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AI & Tech

Ex-Stripe Exec Lachy Groom’s Startup Builds AI Robot Brains

Physical Intelligence is a well-funded startup pursuing general-purpose AI for robots through pure research, focusing on training versatile foundation models…

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Business

How Sequoia-Backed Ethos Succeeded Where Rivals Failed

Ethos Technologies successfully raised approximately $200 million in its Nasdaq IPO, marking a significant public debut for the insurtech sector…

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AI & Tech

Survey: 50% of Devs Say AI Harms Gaming Industry

Over half of surveyed game developers believe generative AI is negatively impacting their industry, revealing a disconnect between leadership optimism…

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Artificial Intelligence

US Gas Boom Fueled by Data Center Demand

Surging data center electricity demand is driving a massive expansion of natural gas power in the U.S., with over a…

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AI & Tech

Yann LeCun’s Startup Maps a New Route to AGI

A new startup, Logical Intelligence, is pursuing an alternative AI path focused on precise, error-free reasoning using an energy-based model…

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BigTech Companies

WhatsApp’s New Privacy Lockdown Mode: One-Toggle Security

WhatsApp is introducing a consolidated "Strict Account Settings" feature that bundles multiple privacy protections into a single switch, simplifying activation…

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BigTech Companies

Allbirds Shutters Final San Francisco Store

Allbirds is closing nearly all its physical stores, leaving only a few outlet and London locations, as part of a…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla Robotaxis: Cheaper Than Waymo, But Longer Waits

Tesla's robotaxi service offers significantly lower fares than competitors like Waymo, Uber, and Lyft, but passengers face considerably longer average…

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Artificial Intelligence

Robotaxis Now Rival Rideshares on Price and Speed

Driverless robotaxis, particularly Waymo, are becoming a viable and competitive alternative to Uber and Lyft in San Francisco, with their…

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AI & Tech

Tech Leaders and Students Predict AI’s Future

AI has rapidly transitioned from a speculative technology to a ubiquitous, fundamental tool for managing both everyday tasks and deeply…

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Artificial Intelligence

From Firefighting to AI: A Founder’s Gold Mine

Sunny Sethi founded HEN Technologies, applying his materials science expertise to develop high-efficiency firefighting nozzles that dramatically improve suppression while…

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Artificial Intelligence

Harvey AI Acquires Hexus Amid Legal Tech Competition Surge

Harvey, a legal AI startup, has acquired Hexus to enhance its product development for corporate legal teams, integrating Hexus's entire…

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Business

Capital One Buys Brex at a Discount, Early Investors Reap Rewards

Capital One acquired fintech platform Brex for $5.15 billion, a significant discount from its peak $12.3 billion valuation, delivering a…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla Launches Unsupervised Robotaxi Rides

Tesla has launched its first unsupervised robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, marking a bold step in its autonomous vehicle program,…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo’s Robotaxis Now Open to the Public in Miami

Waymo has launched its fully driverless ride-hailing service to the general public in Miami, with initial access for waitlisted users…

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AI & Tech

Quadric’s On-Device AI Shift Pays Off Big

Quadric, a processor IP startup, is experiencing rapid growth by licensing its technology for on-device AI processing, with 2025 licensing…

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BigTech Companies

Epic and Google’s Secret $800 Million Unreal Engine Deal

A federal judge is questioning whether a newly disclosed, multi-year business partnership between Epic Games and Google, involving an $800…

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Business

Startup Battlefield 200: The 2026 Roadmap Revealed

The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is a highly selective global competition for early-stage startups, offering participants free exhibit space, expert…

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AI & Tech

From OpenAI to Eli Lilly: The Rise of Chai Discovery in AI Drug Development

AI is transforming drug discovery by replacing slow, expensive traditional methods, with startups like Chai Discovery using algorithms to design…

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Artificial Intelligence

Ex-CISA Chief Jen Easterly to Lead RSA Conference

Jen Easterly, former head of CISA, is appointed CEO of RSA Conference, signaling a major leadership shift for the global…

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