Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos leaves General Catalyst and plans new VC firm

After many years leading General Catalyst’s seed strategy, Niko Bonatsos has left the company. Bonatsos, known for backing IPO-hopped Discord and $10 billion startup Mercor, told TechCrunch he plans to start a new early-stage VC firm with “friends.” Mr. Bonatsos is the latest investor to leave General Catalyst, which recently expanded beyond the traditional venture […]

Yes, LinkedIn banned AI agent startup Artisan, but now it’s back

Over the past few days, several posts on LinkedIn and Twitter/X have gone viral after Artisan AI, one of San Francisco’s most talked-about AI companies, suddenly disappeared from LinkedIn. The company’s LinkedIn page, each employee’s profile, and posts from executives all displayed the message “This post cannot be viewed.” Artisan CEO Jaspar Carmichael-Jack confirmed to […]

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, says 230 million users ask health questions every week

OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health on Wednesday, saying the company will provide a dedicated space for users to have conversations with ChatGPT about their health. People are already using ChatGPT to ask questions about medical issues. According to OpenAI, more than 230 million people ask health and wellness questions on the platform every week. However, the […]

Lux Capital raises $1.5 billion for largest fund ever

Lux Capital, a 25-year-old VC firm known for investing in cutting-edge science and technology, has closed its ninth fund at $1.5 billion, the largest in its history. It’s not hard to see why limited partners continue to flock to Luxe, even though 2025 marked the lowest number of new VC funds raised in the U.S. […]

How Quilt solves heat pumps’ biggest challenges

Smart home startup Quilt on Tuesday introduced a three-zone heat pump that promises to maintain efficiency under harsh conditions that hamper traditional incumbents. The 3-zone unit is exactly what it says on the label. As it is known in the HVAC world, one outdoor unit can now drive three indoor heads. It’s a product that […]

Spotify now lets you share what you’re streaming with friends in real time

Spotify is adding more social features to prevent users from leaving the app to share music. The company announced Wednesday that it is introducing new messaging features. The feature will allow users to see what their friends are streaming in real-time and send a request to start a jam, the app’s collaborative listening feature. Users […]

Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s bid again, calling it a “leveraged buyout”

The bidding war between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and its vast library of hit TV shows and movies, including “Harry Potter”, “Game of Thrones” and DC Comics titles, drags on. The studio announced Wednesday that its board of directors unanimously rejected Paramount Skydance’s revised $108.4 billion offer, calling it a “leveraged buyout” that would leave […]

Roblox requires all users worldwide to complete age verification to access chat

Following a series of lawsuits and investigations into child safety, Roblox has introduced mandatory facial recognition for all users who want to access chat. The company is now rolling out the requirement globally after testing it in several markets last month. To complete the age verification process, users must open the Roblox app, grant camera […]