Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore’s Law with a little help from the Fed
A year after being forced out of Intel, Pat Gelsinger is still in the middle of the semiconductor wars, waking up at 4 a.m. just because the battlefield has changed. He is currently a general partner at venture firm Playground Global, working with 10 startups. But one portfolio company has really caught his attention. xLight, […]
How will the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?
It’s only been a day since Netflix announced its deal to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, but it’s already been said that the deal could send Hollywood into a “full-blown panic”, possibly dealing a “death blow to theatrical filmmaking” and possibly spelling “the end of Hollywood itself.” Some of the most staunch opposition came […]
Creator IShowSpeed has been sued for allegedly punching and choking the viral humanoid Rizzbot.
In September, popular creator IShowSpeed livestreamed a meeting with popular humanoid influencer Rizzbot. Rizzbot boasts more than 1 million followers (and 800 million views) across social media and is known for not only giving people the middle finger, but also comedically teasing the subject. Speed, on the other hand, boasts over 50 million followers (and […]
Check out these copycats after checking out Spotify Wrapped 2025.
Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature has been removed, giving listeners a fun and personalized overview of their listening habits. This has been extremely popular over the years, and as a result, many companies have seized the opportunity to create similar year-in-review experiences, giving users a summary of their habits, preferences, and interactions over the past year. […]
Source: AI synthesis research startup Aaru raises Series A at “headline” valuation of $1 billion
Aaru, a startup that uses AI to provide near-instantaneous customer research by simulating user behavior, has raised a Series A led by Redpoint Ventures, according to three people familiar with the deal. The funding round included various evaluation stages, the people said. Some of the shares were acquired at a valuation of $1 billion, but […]
Waymo issues software recall over robotaxis operating around school buses
Waymo plans to issue a voluntary software recall to federal safety regulators related to how its robotaxis operate around school buses, the Alphabet-owned company told TechCrunch. The company said a voluntary software recall will be filed early next week. Waymo said it updated its software on Nov. 17 as soon as the issue was identified. […]
This startup built a Fitbit for the brain to fight chronic stress
Antonio Forenza was working as a research and development director at Rakuten Symphony, a telecommunications subsidiary of a Japanese conglomerate, when he realized he needed to find a better way to manage his stress levels. A few years ago, he lost 40 pounds thanks to his Apple Watch, which counts steps and records calories burned, […]
Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless
AI startup Limitless, formerly known as Rewind, has been acquired by Meta, the company announced on its website Friday. The company, which developed an AI-powered pendant that records conversations, has announced that it will no longer sell the hardware device and will maintain support for existing customers for one year. Customers will no longer have […]
Report reveals ChatGPT user growth is slowing down
ChatGPT’s growth is starting to taper off, according to new data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. Today, OpenAI-owned AI chatbots remain the leaders in this space, accounting for 50% of global downloads on mobile devices and 55% of global monthly active users. However, Google’s Gemini is starting to outperform ChatGPT in terms of download […]
New ‘KnoWay’ robotaxis wreak havoc in upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online DLC
Grand Theft Auto Online’s latest expansion includes robotaxis from a fictional but well-known company named “KnoWay,” whose sole purpose appears to be to cause havoc. A trailer released on Friday shows a KnoWay van equipped with lidar sensors barreling through city streets, destroying other cars and smashing through fake company signs. All of this is […]