From DrakeGPT to Infinite Grimes, AI-generated music strikes a chord

December 24, 2025

Four bright spots in climate news in 2025

Climate news hasn’t been great in 2025. Global greenhouse-gas emissions hit record highs (again). This year is set to be either the second or third warmest on record. Climate-fueled disasters like wildfires in California and flooding in Indonesia and Pakistan devastated communities and caused billions in damage. In addition to these worrying indicators of our…

April 26, 2023

Last week, a song using AI deepfakes of Drake and the Weeknd’s voices went viral, but neither major artist was involved in its creation. Meanwhile, Grimes has taken to Twitter to offer 50% royalties on any AI-generated song that uses her voice, then declared that she is interested in “killing copyright,” which would probably undermine […]

From DrakeGPT to Infinite Grimes, AI-generated music strikes a chord by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Great Minds Think Unalike — 3 Ways to Drive True Innovation Through Diversity

April 26, 2023

When companies diversify at every level, they see increased success. Here’s how to follow suit.

Greycroft closes on over $1 billion across new funds

April 26, 2023

Greycroft, the self-styled “seed-to-growth” venture capital firm, today announced the closing of over $1 billion in capital commitments across new funds. The firm’s two flagship vehicles, Greycroft Partners VII and Greycroft Growth IV, closed on more than $980 million, according to co-founder and managing partner Dana Settle — cash that’ll be put toward investing in […]

Greycroft closes on over $1 billion across new funds by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 set to premiere in June

April 26, 2023

“Black Mirror” is officially returning this June, Netflix announced today, bringing viewers a sixth season that will potentially make them feel like we’re all inching closer to a grim, tech-infused dystopian reality. Alongside the announcement, Netflix released the first teaser for season 6, featuring a space station in orbit, a haunting smiley face emoji that […]

‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 set to premiere in June by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Don’t go it alone: Incubators and accelerators help build lifelong relationships

April 26, 2023

Launching a startup is a solitary activity, but it doesn’t have to be. Joining an incubator can help you connect with like-minded people.

Don’t go it alone: Incubators and accelerators help build lifelong relationships by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch

Gap is Laying Off Hundreds of Corporate Workers in Company Restructuring

April 26, 2023

The latest round of job cuts is said to be bigger than the nearly 500 layoffs that took place in September.

Futurist Ray Kurzweil Has an Amazing Track Record For Accurate Predictions. By 2030, He Believes Humans Will Eradicate Disease and Achieve Immortality.

April 26, 2023

His bold prediction and the reasoning behind it resurfaced in a YouTube video that has gone viral.

Show Mom You Care with a $90 Gift That Can Help in the Kitchen

April 26, 2023

This Japanese knife set comes with a gift box for an easy, thoughtful gift for all the moms.

Prince William’s Phone Was Hacked by British Tabloids — and the Royal Got a ‘Very Large Sum’

April 26, 2023

It was his brother Prince Harry’s own lawsuit that brought the information to light.

TikTok is testing an in-app tool that creates generative AI avatars

April 26, 2023

TikTok is experimenting with a new tool that allows users to create generative AI avatars, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The new tool was first spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. The tool isn’t broadly available, and is currently being tested in a few select markets, the company said. With this test product, TikTok […]

TikTok is testing an in-app tool that creates generative AI avatars by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

Four bright spots in climate news in 2025