How to get into a16z’s super-competitive Speedrun startup accelerator program
TechCrunch spoke to a16z partner Joshua Lu for some tips on standing out for the Speedrun program.
ALS stole this musician’s voice. AI let him sing again.
There are tears in the audience as Patrick Darling’s song begins to play. It’s a heartfelt song written for his great-grandfather, whom he never got the chance to meet. But this performance is emotional for another reason: It’s Darling’s first time on stage with his bandmates since he lost the ability to sing two years…
Cash App adds payment links so you can get paid in a DM
The new feature allows users to share payment requests in a variety of digital settings.
Amazon’s new eero Signal keeps you connected to the internet when outages occur
A new device from eero will keep you online even if your ISP goes down.
The search is on: 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award nominations are open
Nominations for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award are open, inviting SMBs with groundbreaking innovation a chance to win scaling opportunities. Last day to apply is February 13.
Activist investor Ancora publicly opposes the WBD-Netflix deal
An investment group is trying to sway Netflix shareholders to reject the WBD deal in favor of Paramount.
Think You Can’t Grow Without a High-Profile Investor? Here’s How I Built an 8-Figure Business Without One.
Got rejected by investors? Your company isn’t doomed. Here’s why you might actually be better off.
Lifetime Licenses for Microsoft Office Now Cost Less Than a Single Year of Microsoft 365
It’s the difference between $99.99 per year or $99.97 for life.
DOJ says Trenchant boss sold exploits to Russian broker capable of accessing ‘millions of computers and devices’
The former boss of the L3Harris-owned hacking and surveillance tools maker Trenchant faces nine years in prison for selling several exploits to a Russian broker, which counts the Russian government among its customers.
Want to Innovate But Don’t Have Google’s Budget? Start With These 5 Strategic Moves.
Here’s how you can use passion-driven, AI-powered micro-R&D to test ideas fast, control risk and turn innovation into real profit.
Running and Cardio Won’t Keep You Healthy After 40. Here’s What Does
Cardio has long been the go-to fitness strategy for busy founders, but after 40, it’s no longer enough.