Most Startups Don’t Fail Because of Ideas or Funding — Here’s the Real Reason
People really make or break the start-up. Even the most promising project with a brilliant idea can crumble due to internal conflicts.
US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]
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He’s Helping College Athletes Navigate a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry — But His Top Money Tip Can Help Anybody Grow Substantial Wealth
Michael Haddix Jr. saw his father, a former NFL player, struggle with money management after retirement. Now, he wants student-athletes to secure their financial futures.
Beta Technologies’ bet on electric flight and Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Fifteen years ago, I started writing about a little EV startup that was trying to survive even as others failed in the clean tech boom-and-bust cycle. Back […]
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Electric aircraft founder Kyle Clark threw out the Silicon Valley playbook
On a cool morning last November, 800 people gathered before sunrise in a South Burlington hangar to witness the maiden flight of Beta Technologies’ first electric aircraft to be built on its new scaled production line. Kyle Clark, Beta’s enigmatic founder and CEO, piloted the Alia CX300 — one of the startup’s two aircraft models […]
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Trump’s FTC is looking into censorship on tech platforms
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Thursday that it will launch a public inquiry into “censorship by tech platforms,” soliciting comments from people who feel they have been demonetized, banned, or otherwise censored due to their speech or affiliations. “Tech firms should not be bullying their users,” said FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson in a statement. […]
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Amazon shuts down Chime, its Zoom alternative
Amazon Chime, the tech giant’s underwhelming alternative to Zoom and Google Meet, is shutting down for good. The company on Wednesday confirmed it will end support for Chime, including its Business Calling features, on Feb. 20, 2026. As part of this transition, Amazon stopped accepting new Chime accounts as of Feb. 19, 2025. From now […]
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In India, Apple’s iPhone 16e faces stiff competition from older models
Apple has brought the iPhone 16e to offer a more affordable option within the iPhone 16 lineup, targeting emerging markets including India.
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Want to Know What Your Customers Really Think? Here’s How to Implement a Successful Social Listening Strategy.
Learn how to implement a powerful social listening strategy to track conversations, gain valuable insights and actively engage with your audience to strengthen your brand and boost sales.
How to Build Meaningful Connections in the Digital Networking Era
In a world of digital noise and curated personas, authenticity fosters a deeper, more lasting connection. Networking for today’s world (and tomorrow’s) will require a balance of technology and human touch.
These Are the ‘Secrets’ to Getting a Deal on a Home (Even in This Real Estate Market), According to Barbara Corcoran
With home prices and mortgage rates still high, even the always-optimistic Barbara Corcoran admits it “feels impossible.”