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xAI burned $6.4B last year, the spending is far from over; plus, Jensen Huang says he’s found a ‘brand new’ $200B market for Nvidia
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SpaceX's IPO filing reveals xAI lost $6.4 billion in 2025 while planning a massive Grok expansion — offering the first public look at Elon Musk's AI...
Elon Musk said Sam Altman ‘stole’ a non-profit — but the trial showed he had similar aims
21 May 2026
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“By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Costs for solar panels are expected to drop another 30% in the coming decade, helping the tech cement its lead in energy markets. Learn more about you...
The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush; Also, if you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The vibes around the current AI boom aren't great, even in the tech industry. Also, it's tough to get graduating students excited about a future shap...
Even GoPro is pivoting to defense; plus, Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The action camera maker, like so many other companies these days, is looking to defense applications as it evaluates a possible sale. Also, more than...
OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn’t be the first partner to feel burned
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI is so frustrated with Apple over a ChatGPT integration that failed to deliver the subscribers and prominence it expected that the company is no...
Who decides what AI tells you? Campbell Brown, once Meta’s news chief, has thoughts; plus
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brown says, "the conversation is sort of happening in Silicon Valley around one thing, and a totally different conversation is happening among consume...
Musk mulled handing OpenAI to his children; plus, Google and SpaceX in talks to put data centers into orbit
13 May 2026
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OpenAI's CEO recalls a "particularly hair-raising" conversation with the SpaceX founder. Also, Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers i...
TikTok now wants to be the place you book the trip you just saw on TikTok; plus, AI is turning connected cars into pothole-finding machines
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok is systematically converting its discovery engine into a transaction layer, which both deepens user retention and opens entirely new revenue st...
Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high; plus, Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI can have real effect
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CloudFlare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn't need as many support ro...
Microsoft’s AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals; plus, China’s Moonshot AI raises $2B as demand for open-source AI skyrockets
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The push for new data centers at Microsoft is putting one of the its key clean power goals at risk. Also, Moonshot's annualized recurring revenue top...
Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools; plus, Apple will pay $250M to settle lawsuit
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Match Group said that it's slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools "cost a lot of money." Also, Apple has agreed to pay $2...
As workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’
06 May 2026
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As workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Ouster’s new color lidar is coming to replace cameras; plus, US healthcare marketplaces shared citizenship and race data with ad tech giants
05 May 2026
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A sensor that can simultaneously capture depth and image data has long been a "holy grail," Ouster CEO Angus Pacala told TechCrunch. Also, Virginia a...
Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks
04 May 2026
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The deals come as the DoD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usa...
Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs; plus, Hackers are actively exploiting a bug in cPanel
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac Mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too. Plus, web hosts are scrambling to fix the bug under a...
Jack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot Divine launches to the public; plus, Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs
30 Apr 2026
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Divine, a Vine reboot backed by Jack Dorsey’s nonprofit, revives six-second looping videos. Also, Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped...
Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal; plus, Lovable launches its vibe-coding app
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with th...
Investors back Skye’s AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch; Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs
28 Apr 2026
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Skye's new AI app attracted investors before it even launched — a sign of interest in a more AI-aware iPhone. Also, natural gas power plant costs h...
Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud, Palantir reportedly helping the IRS, and Anthropic created a test marketplace
27 Apr 2026
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Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor....
Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people’s phone locations
24 Apr 2026
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The Citizen Lab found two separate surveillance vendors abusing the backbone of cellular networks to spy on several victims across the world. Learn mo...
How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer; plus, Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker
23 Apr 2026
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Cursor was on track to close a $2 billion funding round this week but chose to halt discussions after SpaceX offered a $10 billion "collaboration fee"...
FAA orders investigation into Blue Origin’s New Glenn mishap; 44% of songs uploaded to Deezer are AI-generated; and the NSA is using Anthropic’s Mythos
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
-The New Glenn rocket will have to stay grounded while the company investigates what caused the apparent failure of its upper stage. -Deezer says con...
Who is John Ternus, the incoming Apple CEO?
21 Apr 2026
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After 15 years, Tim Cook will hand off his role as Apple CEO to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering. Also, Amazon has made ano...
Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon; Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy’s funding boom
20 Apr 2026
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The winning time is a massive improvement over last year’s race, when the fastest robot finished in two hours and 40 minutes. Also, fusion startups...
What is a hybrid cement plant? Plus, Runway's CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films
17 Apr 2026
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Why choose fossil fuels or electricity when you can have both? NOC Energy has figured out how to hybridize heavy industry. Also, Runway’s CEO says ...
LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet; plus, Allbirds pivots to AI
16 Apr 2026
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LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown. Also, Allbirds is ditching wool sneake...
How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice; plus, Amazon buying Globalstar
15 Apr 2026
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Anything is planning to launch a desktop companion app to aid mobile app development after its App Store removal. Also, Amazon on Tuesday agreed to b...
Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco; Thousands of rare concert recordings are landing on the Internet Archive
14 Apr 2026
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Uber employees can now hail a Lucid robotaxi as part of the testing. Also, Chicago-based music superfan Aadam Jacobs has been recording the concerts ...
Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The OpenAI CEO's new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustwor...
Amazon CEO takes aim at Nvidia, Intel, Starlink; and Radify’s sci-fi plasma reactors could break China’s dominance of rare earth elements
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Jassy's annual shareholder letter reads something like a diss track to a wide range of competitors as he defends spending $200 billion in capex. ...
A self-driving car in Texas hit and killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage; plus Canva acquired Simtheory and Ortto
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This incident has brought negative attention to the new technology. Also, Canva says the acquisitions add strengths in agentic AI, data infrastructur...
Anthropic ups compute deal with Google and Broadcom; plus, the AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropic bulked up its compute deal with Google and Broadcom as the company has seen its run-rate revenue surge to $30 billion. Also, family offices...
OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy; plus, Iran threatened ‘Stargate’ AI data centers
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI proposes taxes on AI profits, public wealth funds, and expanded safety nets to address job loss and inequality, blending redistribution with ca...
Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer; plus, Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw and Tesla’s Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22%
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescue of Air Force servi...
ICE says it bought Paragon’s spyware to use in drug trafficking cases; plus, Tesla’s cheaper vehicles aren’t helping its declining sales
03 Apr 2026
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The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “...
A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it’s working); plus Anthropic and Baidu issues
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sonder profiles are completely unstructured, encouraging users to build something that looks like a mood board or a digital collage Think MySpace rath...
FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy
01 Apr 2026
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FedEx recently announced a partnership with Berkshire Gray as the company works with external players to develop its automation tech. Learn more about...
Why OpenAI really shut down Sora; plus, Mantis Biotech is making ‘digital twins’ of humans to help solve medicine’s data availability problem
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI's decision last week to shut down Sora, its AI video-generation tool, just six months after releasing it to the public raised immediate suspici...
Stanford study outlines dangers of asking AI chatbots for personal advice
30 Mar 2026
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While there’s been plenty of debate about AI sycophancy, a new study by Stanford computer scientists attempts to measure how harmful that tendency m...
A major hacking tool has leaked online, putting millions of iPhones at risk. Here’s what you need to know
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s what we know, and what you need to know, about Coruna and DarkSword, two advanced iPhone hacking tools discovered by security researchers. Da...
Elon Musk pauses changes to X’s creator revenue-sharing program after backlash; Sift Stack bringing the software that helped launch rockets to the factory floor
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hours after announcement of the new policy Elon Musk said X is pausing the rollout. Also, Sift is building the data infrastructure for advanced manuf...
Agile Robots becomes the latest robotics company to partner with Google DeepMind; plus, Ultrahuman ramps up U.S. push with Ring Pro
25 Mar 2026
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Agile Robots will incorporate Google DeepMind's robotics foundation models into its bots while collecting data for the AI research lab. Also, Ultrahu...
FBI says Iranian hackers are using Telegram to steal data in malware attacks; Pentagon’s decision to bar Anthropic ‘retaliation’; and Hachette pulls horror novel ‘Shy Girl’ over AI concerns
24 Mar 2026
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Hackers working for Iran’s government are using Telegram in hacking operations that use malware to target dissidents, opposition groups, and journal...
Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business?; plus, It’s been 20 years since the first tweet
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe tokens really will become the fourth pillar of engineering compensation. But engineers might want to hold the line before embracing this as a st...
Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all; CISA urges companies to secure Microsoft Intune systems
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Horizon Worlds was once a cornerstone of Meta's plans to build a social metaverse -- four years later, the company almost shut it down. Also, the U.S...
Patreon CEO calls AI companies’ fair use argument ‘bogus’; plus Nvidia is quietly building a multibillion-dollar behemoth
19 Mar 2026
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Patreon CEO Jack Conte says AI companies should pay creators for training data, arguing their fair use defense falls apart when they license content f...
Kalshi’s legal troubles pile up; plus, Mistral bets on ‘build-your-own AI’
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arizona's lawsuit is the latest salvo in an escalating battle between state regulators and an industry that claims it's not beholden to them. Also, M...
Memories AI is building the visual memory layer for wearables and robotics; plus, Nvidia’s version of OpenClaw could solve its biggest problem: security
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Memories.ai is building a large visual memory model that can index and retrieve video-recorded memories for physical AI. Nvidia announced an open ent...
The billionaires made a promise — now some want out
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Written by Connie Loizos for TechCrunch. In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign to get the richest people on ...
Bumble will launch an AI dating assistant; plus, Webflow bought an AI content generation platform
13 Mar 2026
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Bumble's new AI assistant Bee will move the dating app beyond the swipe by matching people based on compatibility and goals. Also, founded in 2024, V...
Drivers in fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes were likely distracted before impact
12 Mar 2026
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The National Transportation Safety Board released documents ahead of a March 31 hearing that help show how and why two drivers crashed into stationary...
Google wraps up $32B acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz; plus, Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers’ sites
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in all-cash, a full year after the companies announced the deal. This ma...
Hyperscale Power the latest to challenge transformer tech; plus, YouTube expanding AI deepfake detection
10 Mar 2026
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Startup Hyperscale Power is developing technology that promises to shrink power transformers, freeing up precious space within data centers. Also, Yo...
Jensen Huang says Nvidia is pulling back from OpenAI and Anthropic; plus, Rivian is betting its future on one of the fastest EV launches in US history
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday that his company's investments in OpenAI and Anthropic will likely be its last — but his explanation may not ...
EXCLUSIVE: Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models
05 Mar 2026
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Luma introduced Luma Agents, powered by its new “Unified Intelligence” models, designed to coordinate multiple AI systems and generate end-to-end ...
Father sues Google, claiming Gemini chatbot drove son into fatal delusion
05 Mar 2026
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A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward ...
Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The social media giant says that end-to-end encryption would make users less safe. Plus, TikTok says that end-to-end encryption would make users less...
Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify; plus, X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS
04 Mar 2026
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The new Audible Standard plan is $6 cheaper than the platform's existing "Premium" plan, which costs $14.95 per month. The new X chat app promises a ...
ChatGPT uninstalls surged by 295% after DoD deal; plus, Stripe wants to turn your AI costs into a profit center
03 Mar 2026
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Many consumers ditched ChatGPT's app after news of its DoD deal went live, while Claude's downloads grew. Also, Stripe released a preview intended to...
Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply chain risk
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tech workers have signed an open letter urging the Department of War to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" and instead to ...
Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data; also X ads ‘Paid Partnership’ labels for creators
02 Mar 2026
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As TechCrunch's Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai writes, a hacking group called Department of Peace said they hacked a specific office within Homeland Se...
Polymarket saw $529M traded on bets tied to bombing of Iran; plus, Investors spill what they aren’t looking for anymore in AI SaaS companies
02 Mar 2026
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Six newly-created accounts made a profit of $1 million by correctly betting that the U.S. would strike Iran by February 28. TechCrunch spoke with VCs...
Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount
27 Feb 2026
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In a one-two punch of centibillion-dollar offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warne...
Walmart agrees to $100M settlement; plus, Read AI launches an email-based ‘digital twin’
27 Feb 2026
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The suit said Walmart mislead drivers about their possible tips and would reduce their base pay, among other things. Also, Read AI is launching Ada, ...
Memory shortage could cause the biggest smartphone shipments dip in over a decade; plus, Mistral AI inks a deal with global consulting giant Accenture
26 Feb 2026
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IDC says phone makers will ship only 1.12 billion smartphones as compared to 1.26 billion last year Also, Mistral AI lands a partnership with Accentu...
Americans now listen to podcasts more often than talk radio; plus, About 12% of US teens turn to AI for emotional support or advice
26 Feb 2026
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Recent findings also show that video podcasting -- while popular -- is not necessarily replacing audio shows. Also, general purpose tools like ChatGP...
OpenAI COO says ads will be ‘an iterative process’; plus, OpenClaw's creator has some advice for AI builders
25 Feb 2026
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OpenAI introduced ads to ChatGPT earlier this month Also, Peter Steinberger talks about the creation of his viral AI agent OpenClaw and how being mor...
Spotify and Liquid Death release a limited-edition speaker shaped like… an urn?
25 Feb 2026
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Spotify and Liquid Death launched what might be the wildest product of the year: a speaker shaped like a urn. Also, earlier this month, OpenAI launch...
Meta strikes up to $100B AMD chip deal as it chases ‘personal superintelligence’; plus, Mogul says it has tracked $1.5B in music royalties
24 Feb 2026
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Meta is buying billions of dollars in AMD AI chips in a multiyear deal tied to a 160 million-share warrant, deepening its push to diversify beyond Nvi...
Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of mining Claude as US debates AI chip exports
24 Feb 2026
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Anthropic accuses DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax of using 24,000 fake accounts to distill Claude’s AI capabilities, as U.S. officials debate export...
Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras; plus, OpenAI calls in the consultants for its enterprise push
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While some cities are moving to end their contracts with Flock over its links to ICE, others are taking matters into their own hands. Also, OpenAI is...
China’s brain-computer interface industry is racing ahead
23 Feb 2026
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China’s brain-computer interface industry is rapidly scaling from research to commercialization, driven by strong policy support, expanding clinical...
Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers
20 Feb 2026
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The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable. Learn more about your ad choice...
An AI data center boom is fueling Redwood’s energy storage business; plus, Toyota hires seven Agility humanoid robots for Canadian factory
20 Feb 2026
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Redwood Materials says its new energy storage business is the fastest growing unit within the company. Plus, Toyota's robots will be unloading totes ...
OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal; SoftBank spending $33B to build huge U.S. gas power plant; and New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion
19 Feb 2026
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OpenAI is reportedly getting close to closing a $100 billion deal, with backers including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Microsoft. The deal would valu...
Amazon halts Blue Jay robotics project after less than six months; plus, Mastodon plans to target creators with new features
19 Feb 2026
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Amazon said Blue Jay's core tech will be used for other robotics projects and the employees who worked on it were moved to other projects. Also, Mast...
Audible’s new ‘Read & Listen’ feature syncs your with Kindle; plus, X continues to bet on vertical video
18 Feb 2026
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Audible's feature will require customers to buy discounted versions of both versions of the title. Also, X's new immersive video player is designed t...
Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use; plus, Apple may be cooking up a trio of AI wearables
18 Feb 2026
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An internal research study at Meta found that parental supervision may not help teens regulate their social media, and teens with trauma are more incl...
Running AI models is turning into a memory game
17 Feb 2026
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When we talk about the cost of AI infrastructure, the focus is usually on Nvidia and GPUs -- but memory is an increasingly important part of the pictu...
Have money, will travel: a16z’s hunt for the next European unicorn
17 Feb 2026
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According to a16z, it has eyes around the world in order to spot companies as early as local funds might. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
After all the hype, some AI experts don’t think OpenClaw is all that exciting
16 Feb 2026
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"From an AI research perspective, this is nothing novel," one expert told TechCrunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Anthropic and the Pentagon arguing over Claude usage; plus, the great computer science exodus
16 Feb 2026
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The Pentagon is pushing AI companies to allow the U.S. military to use their technology for “all lawful purposes,” but Anthropic is pushing back, ...
For $1M, you can pay Bryan Johnson to teach you how to live longer; plus, Amazon’s Ring cancels partnership with Flock
13 Feb 2026
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For $1 million, you can pay Bryan Johnson (or BryanAI?) to teach you how to live longer Also, Ring's Super Bowl commercial stoked controversy over t...
Aurora’s driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers
13 Feb 2026
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CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what...
OpenAI disbands mission alignment team; plus, xAI lays out interplanetary ambitions in public all-hands
12 Feb 2026
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The team's leader has been given a new role as OpenAI's Chief Futurist, while the other team members have been reassigned throughout the company. Als...
UpScrolled’s social network is struggling to moderate hate speech after fast growth; plus,
12 Feb 2026
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Upscrolled, a social network that surged in the wake of the U.S. TikTok deal, has seen an uptick in harmful content, including user names and hashtags...
An ice dance duo skated to AI music at the Olympics
11 Feb 2026
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Czech ice dancers Katerina Mrazkova and Daniel Mrazek are learning the hard way that LLMs sometimes spit out straight-up plagiarism. Also, an OpenAI ...
Google sent personal and financial information of student journalist to ICE; plus, Nearly half of xAI’s founding team has now left the company
11 Feb 2026
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The tech giant handed over the personal information of a journalist and student who attended a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024. This is the latest exa...
Trump EPA reportedly seeks to revoke landmark air pollution rule; plus, Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users
10 Feb 2026
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EPA administrator Lee Zeldin is reportedly expected to repeal the 2009 "endangerment finding" that underpins U.S. climate regulatory efforts. Also, S...
So, what’s going on with Musicboard?; plus, Lidar-maker Ouster buys vision company StereoLabs
10 Feb 2026
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Is Musicboard shutting down? Company says no, but users are worried. Also, Ouster is paying $35 million along with 1.8 million shares. Learn more abo...
Ex-Googlers are building infrastructure to help companies understand their video data
09 Feb 2026
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Founded by former Google Japan leaders, InfiniMind is building enterprise AI to turn vast, unused video archives into searchable, actionable business ...
New York lawmakers propose a three-year pause on new data centers; plus, San Francisco’s pro-billionaire march drew dozens
09 Feb 2026
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Although the bill’s prospects are uncertain, New York is at least the sixth state to consider pausing construction of new data centers. Also, a mar...
Reddit looks to AI search as its next big opportunity; plus, AWS revenue continues to soar as cloud demand remains high
06 Feb 2026
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Reddit says its search business, including AI answers, is an "enormous" opportunity. Also, AWS recorded its best quarter, in terms of revenue growth,...
OpenAI launches a way for enterprises to build and manage AI agents; plus, Anthropic releases Opus 4.6 with new ‘agent teams’
06 Feb 2026
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OpenAI launched Frontier, a new platform designed for enterprises to build and deploy agents while treating them like human employees. Also, the newe...
Secondary sales shift from founder windfalls to employee-retention tools' plus, Meta tests a standalone app for its AI-generated ‘Vibes’ videos
05 Feb 2026
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AI startups like Clay and ElevenLabs are using early liquidity to keep their best talent. Also, launched last September, Vibes lets you create and sh...
Accel doubles down on Fibr AI as agents turn static websites into one-to-one experiences
05 Feb 2026
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Fibr AI replaces marketing agency– and engineering-heavy website personalization with autonomous systems designed for enterprise scale. Learn more a...
Alexa+, Amazon’s AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S.
04 Feb 2026
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Amazon opens Alexa+ to everyone in the U.S. The AI feature is free for Prime members across devices, and free for everyone on mobile and web. Learn mo...
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics
04 Feb 2026
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The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, incl...
Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health; plus, French police search X office in Paris
03 Feb 2026
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Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay al...