Former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla’s startup triples to $100M valuation
Spangle has raised $15 million in a Series A round to expand its AI-generated shopping experiences.
The Download: Early adopters cash in on China’s OpenClaw craze, and US batteries slump
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Hustlers are cashing in on China’s OpenClaw AI craze In January, Beijing-based software engineer Feng Qingyang started tinkering with OpenClaw, a new AI tool that can take over a device and autonomously complete tasks.…
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What new legal challenges mean for the future of US offshore wind
For offshore wind power in the US, the new year is bringing new legal battles. On December 22, the Trump administration announced it would pause the leases of five wind farms currently under construction off the US East Coast. Developers were ordered to stop work immediately. The cited reason? National security, specifically concerns that turbines…
JPMorgan Chase becomes the new issuer of the Apple Card
Apple expects the transition to take 24 months
Waymo is rebranding its Zeekr robotaxi
It sounds like “Oh hi.”
Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases
The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way
Ford says the new generation of BlueCruise will be 30% cheaper to build than the current technology.
Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm
Bonatsos spent 15 years at GC, and until last year led the firm’s seed investing strategy.
Larry Page loosens business ties to CA amid state’s proposed wealth tax, report
Larry Page is reportedly moving assets out of California over concern the state will vote in a tax on billionaires.
Yes, LinkedIn banned AI agent startup Artisan, but now it’s back
Several viral posts noticed that Artisan was banned. But the CEO tells us it wasn’t for the reasons many thought.
Roku’s $3 streaming service Howdy will be coming to other platforms, CEO says
At CES 2026, Anthony Wood, Roku’s founder, chairman, and CEO, offered a hint about the future of the company’s newest streaming channel, Howdy, and its ambition to become a broader competitor in the market.