OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom
Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI’s inference systems.
The Pentagon taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just launched a 120-day study on the future of warfare, led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, and while it makes sense given their ties to the administration, critics could point out that Musk’s and Luckey’s companies already sell the kinds of technology the study is likely to recommend.
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Saying ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ to AI Sounds Crazy. It Might Actually Work.
A new survey finds 86% of office workers are being polite to their AI tools — and most say it actually changes what comes back.
The $150 Billion Pet Industry Is Booming — These 5 Franchises Are Cashing In
Pet care is one of the fastest-growing franchise categories in 2026. See which brands are ranked on this year’s Franchise 500.
Snap Bet $2,195 on the Future of Smart Glasses. Meta Answered With a $244 Version.
A week after Snap launched its pricey $2,195 AR glasses, Meta is going the opposite direction with a $244 version.
If you want to cut your screen time, just get a Brick
After years of struggling to curb my screen time, apparently all I needed was a $59 hunk of plastic.
3 days left to save up to $190 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 pass
You have just 3 days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.
Valor Equity Partners looks to raise a $2.5B Fund VII, per Bloomberg
New details have emerged about Valor’s latest fund, which last year announced it was raising an unspecified amount of capital.
Profit Is Good — Predictability Is Better. Here’s the Mindset Shift That Changed How I Run My Company.
The real measure of a healthy business isn’t today’s profit; it’s tomorrow’s confidence.
How to Build Sustainable Trust and Sustainable Valuations for Your Company Post-IPO
For CEOs preparing to take a company public or already past the bell, here are the four pillars that determine whether your valuation holds or quietly collapses in the first year.
Think Managing Payroll on Your Own Is Saving Your Business Money? Here Are the Costs You’re Not Seeing.
The decision to manage payroll on your own often starts as a practical, cost-saving one. But as small businesses grow, here are the hidden costs business owners should keep in mind.