Trajectory raises $45M to make AI model training accessible to nontechnical experts
AI summary Trajectory raised $45M to help non-experts train AI models through continual learning.
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Apple’s inventory surges 154% as memory chip costs climb
AI summary Apple's inventory rose 31.1% in Q4, driven by higher memory chip costs, with CEO John Ternus citing unprecedented pricing pressures.
Anthropic warns that it’s very close to RSI capability, aka self-building AI
AI summary Anthropic suggests it is near RSI, where AI could self-improve rapidly, with both potential benefits and risks.
Germany says lawmakers’ iPhones may have been hacked with spyware
AI summary Germany warns lawmakers and public figures their iPhones may have been hacked by spyware, following Apple's alerts.
Web host Squarespace lays off 19% of its employees
AI summary Squarespace is laying off 19% of its workforce, around 300 employees, as part of a restructuring effort.
New York Times and other outlets sue web browser Brave over alleged content scraping
AI summary The New York Times and other outlets sued Brave, alleging it scraped content and distributed it to AI companies.
Snap settles lawsuit accusing platform of fueling teen depression and eating disorders
AI summary Snap settles a lawsuit accusing it of contributing to teen depression and eating disorders through addictive platform design.
In one of the largest deals in tech history, Marvell buys Lumentum for $115B
AI summary Marvell acquires Lumentum for $115B in one of the largest tech deals, aiming to lead in AI connectivity.
Readwise takes on Amazon’s Kindle and Goodreads with its new app for book lovers
AI summary Readwise launches an e-book app competing with Kindle and Goodreads, offering reading stats and a store with millions of e-books.
SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
AI summary SpaceX is reportedly seeking to acquire Boost Mobile to enhance its hybrid satellite-cellular network and compete with major U.S. carriers.
42AI comes out of stealth with $62.5M and a world model that can ‘predict human behavior’
AI summary Israeli startup 42AI unveils a behavioral world model that predicts human actions, raising $62.5M in seed funding.
Elon Musk throttles Grok Bot limits due to ‘unsustainably high’ costs
AI summary Elon Musk said Grok Bot's costs are too high, causing unexpected usage limits for some users.
Omen AI adds liquid know-how in $16 million Aquatic Labs acquisition
AI summary Omen AI acquires Aquatic Labs for $16 million to combine real-time water sensor technologies.
Ninja’s first-ever microwave just replaced two of my kitchen appliances at once
AI summary Ninja's Crispi Microwave and Air Fryer combines two appliances into one, using FusionCrisp tech for crispy results.
Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at a $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ growth
Space infrastructure company Northwood Space on Monday said it had raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2…
A fresh wave of cyberattacks has hit Europe’s supermarket refrigerators, destroying food across countries
AI summary A cyberattack hit European supermarkets, causing fridge temperatures to rise and spoil food in multiple countries.
2 days till TechCrunch Founder Summit: Boston founders don’t need a Silicon Valley address to build something big
AI summary TechCrunch Founder Summit in Boston highlights local startups and challenges the need for Silicon Valley relocation.
OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s chat and Work tabs
AI summary OpenAI is merging ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs to simplify the user experience.
Ford launches a ‘privacy promise’ and explains how and why it uses customer data
AI summary Ford introduces a 'privacy promise' to clarify data usage and give customers control over their vehicle data.
Borrowed reading: stories from our extended colleagues
AI summary TechCrunch has joined a broader media portfolio, allowing collaboration with other outlets like CIO and PCWorld.
OpenAI might rebrand its data centers as ‘AI compute campuses’
AI summary OpenAI may rebrand data centers as 'AI compute campuses' as part of its PR strategy post-midterms.
AI can make tech CEOs’ lives easier. What about everyone else?
AI summary Tech CEOs face criticism for seeming out of touch with AI's societal impact, as their comments spark concerns about prioritizing tech over human interaction.
TechCrunch Mobility: A new, bigger AV boom is here
AI summary A new, larger AV boom is underway in 2026, driven by AI advancements and lower startup barriers.
Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach
AI summary Binance resumes withdrawals after a $6.3 billion breach, having recovered 95% of stolen assets.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectangle in a wide wide world
AI summary Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold features a lighter design, brighter display, and improved durability compared to its predecessor.
Here’s what ‘renoa’ — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like
AI summary Renoa, a new fiber developed by Everbloom, is washable and affordable, offering a cashmere-like experience.
Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn
AI summary Data centers have become a key issue in midterm elections, with growing political and community opposition affecting projects.
Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’
AI summary Apple CEO John Ternus says the company avoids shipping AI just for the sake of it, focusing on user experience.
4 days left: How TechCrunch Founder Summit helps you make more useful connections to scale
AI summary TechCrunch Founder Summit offers intentional networking opportunities for founders and VCs to connect and gain insights.
Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward
AI summary A federal judge allowed the NAACP's lawsuit against xAI to proceed, rejecting claims that the company's turbines are exempt from permits.