New details emerge on Meta’s $14.3B deal for Scale
Meta’s deal to sort-of but not really acquire AI startup Scale, giving it 49% ownership, is certainly unusual.
OpenAI pulls promotional materials around Jony Ive deal
OpenAI appears to have pulled a much-discussed video promoting the friendship between CEO Sam Altman and legendary Apple designer Jony Ive (plus, incidentally, OpenAI’s $6.5 billion deal to acquire Ive and Altman’s device startup io) from its website and YouTube page.
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10 Surprising and Inspiring Quotes From Brian Wilson, the Genius Behind The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson died this week at age 82, but his music is still blowing minds.
Here Are the 10 Highest-Paying Jobs For New Graduates With a Bachelor’s Degree — and They All Start at Six Figures
According to a new report from Resume Genius, finding a high-paying job as a new grad is possible, even in this market.
Why Knowing Your Customer Drives Smarter Growth (and Higher Profits)
What if the secret to skyrocketing your sales and customer loyalty is already in your data?
AMD’s CEO Claims Their New Chips ‘Match’ Nvidia’s at a Lower Price, and Even Sam Altman Is Excited: ‘An Amazing Thing’
AMD controls 14.3% of the AI chip market compared to Nvidia’s 85.2%.
The Hidden Risk That Crashes Startups — Even the Profitable Ones
In uncertain markets, the most resilient businesses aren’t the biggest—they’re the most liquid, able to move fast, adapt quickly and survive when capital gets tight.
TechCrunch Mobility: The cost of Waymo
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
I Wish Every Entrepreneur Had a Dad Like Mine
I learned entrepreneurship by silently observing everything my dad did; a true businessman through and through. Here’s why I wish every entrepreneur had a dad like mine.
Google tests Audio Overviews for Search queries
Google Search is testing Audio Overviews for certain search queries, the company announced on Friday.
Apple’s Liquid Glass design is paving the way for AR glasses
This visual overhaul gives us a glimpse into the design of Apple’s rumored AR glasses, which will reportedly debut next year.