Oh, there’s LeBron – I want your mom now.
For the better part of a decade, Whoop established itself as the secret weapon for serious athletes. LeBron James was sure to slap on the company’s fitness bands during Hoop’s first year. Michael Phelps came along soon after. Other hoop wearers include Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes, and Rory McIlroy. What is your message to the […]
Memory chip giant SK Hynix could contribute to the end of “RAMmageddon” with blockbuster IPO in the US
South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix, already listed on KOSPI, is laying the groundwork for a possible U.S. listing that could reportedly raise an estimated $10 billion to $14 billion. The company announced this week that it has confidentially filed a Form F-1 with the aim of going public in the second half of […]
See Waymo’s ridership spike in one graph
Waymo currently offers 500,000 paid robotaxi rides each week in 10 U.S. cities, the company shared in an X post this week. The impressive numbers reflect the Alphabet-owned company’s accelerated commercial expansion. But it’s Waymo’s ridership and market growth rates that provide a more compelling story. In less than two years, the company’s weekly paid […]
Rivian gets another $1 billion from Volkswagen
Winter testing of VW ID.EVERY1 has been completed. It is the first vehicle under a joint venture between Rivian and the Volkswagen Group to be equipped with the EV maker’s software and electrical architecture. It’s not just the progress we’re making towards getting this vehicle into customers’ hands. It also enables a new $1 billion […]
Iranian hackers claim to have infiltrated FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account
An Iranian government-backed hacker group called Handara announced Friday that it had compromised FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account. In a post on its website, Handala included several photos of Patel looking noticeably younger and a link to a cache of files that appeared to be sent from Patel’s personal Gmail account. By examining […]
Apple says people using lockdown mode have not been hacked with spyware
It’s been nearly four years since it introduced a security feature called Lockdown Mode, but Apple says it’s yet to see an instance of someone’s device being hacked with these additional security protections turned on. “We have not heard of any successful mercenary spyware attacks against Apple devices with Lockdown Mode enabled,” Apple spokesperson Sarah […]
David Sachs is done as AI czar — here’s what he’s doing instead
David Sachs is done with his days as Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar. The longtime entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster confirmed in an interview with Bloomberg on Thursday that he will serve as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) with White House Senior Technology Adviser Michael Kratsios, ending his […]
Anthrop wins injunction against Trump administration over Pentagon riot
A federal judge has sided with Anthropic in its tortuous legal battle with the Trump administration, granting Anthropic an injunction against the government’s recent order labeling the company a “supply chain risk,” the Wall Street Journal reported. On Thursday, Judge Rita F. Lin of the Northern District of California ordered the Trump administration to revoke […]
Netflix admits price increase again
Netflix has quietly raised prices again. The streaming giant’s most affordable ad-supported tier now costs $8.99 per month, up from the previous $7.99 per month, Netflix confirmed to TechCrunch in an email. The ad-free Standard plan will also cost $19.99 per month, an increase of $2 from the previous subscription price of $17.99, and the […]
16 Most Interesting Startups at YC W26 Demo Day
AI is once again the buzzword in this latest batch of YC Demo Day companies. Nearly 190 companies joined Y Combinator’s Winter ’26 cohort and announced their startups at Demo Day on Tuesday. These companies work on products across industries such as legal, transportation, and healthcare. Admittedly, given the sheer scale of attendance and the […]