We’re not nostalgic for 2016 – we’re nostalgic for the internet before everything went crazy
For the new generation, 2016 is known as “the last good year.” Since the new year, Instagram has been taken over by 2016-themed “add yours” stickers, encouraging users to post throwback photos from 2016. Users have posted over 5.2 million answers, generating enough buzz to spread to other platforms. Spotify has seen a 790% increase […]
The 2.6 million-year-old jaw of the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man’ is discovered in an unexpected location
Fragments of a 2.6-million-year-old jaw fossil found in northeastern Ethiopia are changing the picture of early human evolution in Africa. The jaws of bipedal hominid relatives of extinct humans indicate that the species traveled far north into areas where other hominids were already present. This ancient jaw belongs to the genus Paranthropus and was discovered […]
The world’s oldest known rock art, dating from before modern humans invaded Europe, was discovered in a cave in Indonesia.
Scientists have identified the world’s oldest known rock art. This is a hand-painted stencil created in Indonesia that is at least 67,800 years old. The work, located in a cave on the southeastern island of Sulawesi, is also the earliest archaeological evidence of modern humans (Homo sapiens) living on the islands between the Asian and […]
Zoom and GitLab release security updates that fix RCE, DoS, and 2FA bypass flaws
Rabi LakshmananJanuary 21, 2026Vulnerability/Network Security Zoom and GitLab have released security updates that resolve a number of security vulnerabilities that could lead to a denial of service (DoS) or remote code execution. The most serious issue is a critical security flaw affecting the Zoom Node Multimedia Router (MMR) that could allow meeting participants to conduct […]
OpenAI aims to ship first device in 2026, and it could be earphones
OpenAI generated a lot of hardware hype last year after acquiring former Apple design chief Jony Ive’s startup io. Although the company has been tight-lipped about future products, OpenAI’s chief international affairs officer Chris Lehane said during a panel discussion hosted by Axios at Davos that the AI startup plans to unveil its first hardware […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Tickets Now On Sale: Lowest Prices All Year
This year we are starting earlier than usual! TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets are officially on sale. Secure the lowest price of the year with super early bird pricing (available until February 27th) and be among the first 500 subscribers to get a Plus 1 Pass for 50% off. Once either limit is reached, these transactions […]
NYT Games’ Scrabble-like game Crossplay is a dream come true
I have long dreamed of a better world. A world where when you unlock your phone you get a notification that your grandma has challenged you to a game of Scrabble. I’m at my wit’s end. She would play her stuff. We played it over and over again for several days, and in all that […]
As QuickCommerce takes off, Eternal CEO Definder Goyal hands over the reins to the head of Brinkit
Deepinder Goyal, co-founder and CEO of food delivery service Zomato and its parent company Eternal, is stepping down and handing over the top job to Arvinder Dhindsa, CEO of Zomato’s quick commerce arm Brinkit. Goyal said Wednesday he will remain on Eternal’s board as vice chairman to shift focus to “higher-risk exploration and experimentation,” which […]
Zanskar believes 1 TW of geothermal power generation is being ignored
There is so much energy stored in the ground beneath our feet that experts at the Department of Energy (DOE) believe geothermal power could generate 60 gigawatts, or nearly 10% of the nation’s electricity, by 2050. Karl Hoyland, co-founder and CEO of Zanskar, believes this high figure is too low, mainly because it discounts the […]
Language learning marketplace Preply’s unicorn status embodies Ukraine’s resilience
Language learning marketplace Preply has raised $150 million in a Series D round and is now valued at $1.2 billion. This is a new chapter for the 14-year-old company, whose previous backers include Horizon Capital, Hoxton Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Techstars Berlin. Preply has been connecting language learners and tutors since 2013 and has now […]