Intellexa’s Predator spyware used to hack iPhone of journalist in Angola, research says

February 18, 2026

Amnesty International says it found evidence that a government customer of Intellexa, a sanctioned surveillance vendor, used its Predator spyware against a prominent journalist in Angola.

Jack Altman joins Benchmark as GP

February 18, 2026

Jack Altman and Benchmark announced today that he would be joining the firm as a general partner.

Ford turns to F1 and bounties to build a $30,000 electric truck

February 17, 2026

The team, led by Tesla veteran Alan Clarke, is obsessed with efficiency.

How Companies Turn Loyalty Into Billion-Dollar Data Assets

February 17, 2026

A look at the hidden tradeoffs behind loyalty-driven growth — and how to avoid inheriting risks you didn’t design for.

Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use

February 17, 2026

An internal research study at Meta found that parental supervision may not help teens regulate their social media, and teens with trauma are more inclined to overuse social media.

Apple is reportedly cooking up a trio of AI wearables

February 17, 2026

As the AI hardware space heats up, the iPhone maker has multiple smart products in development.

Thrive raises $10B for new fund, its largest yet

February 17, 2026

Thrive Capital just raised $10 billion for its new fund– nearly double the size of its last fund.

The Mindset Every Founder Needs to Make Smarter Business Purchases

February 17, 2026

Every decision you make as a founder moves capital. From small tools to big contracts, the winners evaluate every dollar with the same discipline investors apply to deals.

Climactic launches hybrid fund to get startups through the ‘valley of death’

February 17, 2026

The new project, called Material Scale, will initially focus on climate tech startups in the apparel industry.

AI Without Data Is Like a Sailboat Without Wind — Take These 3 Steps to Keep Your Business From Drifting

February 17, 2026

Data strategy is what determines AI readiness and outcomes. Here’s how to build the foundation that makes AI actually work in your business.

The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance