Meta strikes up to $100B AMD chip deal as it chases ‘personal superintelligence’

February 24, 2026

Meta is buying billions of dollars in AMD AI chips in a multiyear deal tied to a 160 million-share warrant, deepening its push to diversify beyond Nvidia and expand data center capacity.

Oura launches a proprietary AI model focused on women’s health

February 24, 2026

The model supports questions spanning the full reproductive health spectrum, from early menstrual cycles through menopause.

Final 4 days to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass

February 24, 2026

Just 4 days left before savings of up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass end on February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register to save at one of the most anticipated tech events of the year.

While Other Retailers Shrink Bonuses, Walmart Is Paying Out 121% to Its Corporate Staff

February 24, 2026

The retailer is handing out bonuses above target for the third straight year, reflecting strong performance.

Anthropic launches new push for enterprise agents with plugins for finance, engineering, and design

February 24, 2026

It’s a major opportunity to grow Anthropic’s enterprise client base — and a significant threat to SaaS products currently performing those functions.

Conduent data breach grows, affecting at least 25M people

February 24, 2026

The number of people affected by a data breach at government contractor giant Conduent is growing, as millions of people continue to receive notices warning them that hackers stole their personal data.

The World Is on Edge — This Marketing Strategy Will Make Your Brand a Source of Stability and Trust

February 24, 2026

Your most valuable product isn’t what’s in the box — it’s the relief customers feel when the transaction is complete and everything works exactly as promised.

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February 24, 2026

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Mogul says it has tracked $1.5B in music royalties, raised $5M in funding

February 24, 2026

Mogul, which helps artists track royalties and value their catalogs, raised $5 million in a round led by the Yamaha Music Innovations Fund.

It’s time to pull the plug on plug-in hybrids

February 24, 2026

Plug-in hybrid vehicles are rarely charged, according to a new study. Why are automakers still producing them?

The Download: polycrisis support networks and a hydrogen gold rush