Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.
Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field.
The Download: investigating deaths at the US border’s “virtual wall”
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. The US spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die? When José Morales Bernal crossed the border into the US in April 2024, the day before…
Cursor continues acquisition Spree with Graphite deal
Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million.
Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court
The decision brings to a close a years-long court battle that irked Musk so much he moved Tesla’s incorporation from Delaware to Texas.
Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by ‘EarnPhone’ startup Mode Mobile
Given NGL’s track record of dubious growth hacking, this partnership with Mode Mobile seems like a good match.
I Paid Off Over $60K in Debt by Becoming an Anti-Influencer — Here’s How It Works
A new wave of creators is rejecting follower counts and viral pressure — and still earning more than traditional influencers.
Hundreds of Cisco customers are vulnerable to new Chinese hacking campaign, researchers say
Cisco warned that Chinese government hackers are exploiting a zero-day in some of its products. Researchers now say there are hundreds of vulnerable Cisco customers.
Yann LeCun confirms his new ‘world model’ startup, reportedly seeks $5B+ valuation
Renowned AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed on Thursday the worst-kept secret in the tech world: that he had indeed launched a new startup. Although he did say he will not be running the new company as its CEO.
How to Spot a Dangerous Business Partner Before It Costs You
Here’s how to check for red flags before starting a partnership that could cost you your company and your sanity.
Prioritizing Profitability Over Ethics Is a Losing Strategy. Here’s What It’s Costing You.
We all face hard choices as we try to build strong companies. Studies have shown that good ethics from the beginning will lead to more profit in the long run.
5 Video Content Strategies Businesses Need to Use in 2026
Video will be one of the biggest growth drivers for businesses in 2026. Here’s how to use it to drive conversions.