Move over, PayPal mafia: There’s a new tech mafia in Silicon Valley. As the startup behind ChatGPT, OpenAI is arguably the biggest AI player in town. The company is reportedly now in talks to finalize a $100…
Read more The OpenAI mafia: 18 startups founded by alumni | TechCrunchDigital meeting notetakers like Read AI, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, and Granola help record and transcribe online meetings. But for in-person or more versatile options, many people prefer physical recording…
Read more These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings | TechCrunchJanuary was such a long month that it has already brought us five fresh European unicorns: from Belgium to Ukraine, several tech startups raised funding at valuations above…
Read more Meet the new European unicorns of 2026 | TechCrunchLast year was a tumultuous one for the U.S. semiconductor industry. From leadership changes at legacy companies to continuously changing dialogue around AI chip export controls, a lot…
Read more A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025 | TechCrunchThe AI industry entered 2025 with strong momentum. There were 49 startups that raised funding rounds worth $100 million or more in 2024, per our count at TechCrunch; three companies…
Read more Here are the 55 US AI startups that raised $100M or more in 2025 | TechCrunchMoving into your first studio apartment can be exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You quickly realize how much your old roommates helped out with…
Read more 10 useful gadgets for your first apartment | TechCrunchNo company has capitalized on the AI revolution more dramatically than Nvidia. Its revenue, profitability, and cash reserves have skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT over three years…
Read more Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments | TechCrunchThis year, Apple released three new Apple Watch models: the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Whether you’re looking to get…
Read more A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch | TechCrunchUnless if you’re really in the know about nascent platforms, you probably didn’t know what Mastodon was until Elon Musk bought Twitter and renamed it X. In the…
Read more A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the open source Twitter alternative | TechCrunchHaving a cuddly pet to return home to is one of life’s great joys, and with the latest gadgets and AI technology, pet ownership becomes even more enjoyable…
Read more These are the best gadgets for your pet right now | TechCrunchOver the last several years, fusion power has gone from the butt of jokes — always a decade away! — to an increasingly tangible and tantalizing technology that…
Read more Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M | TechCrunchThe Apple Watch helps people track their health and fitness, but it can also be a great tool to help people stay productive and get work done. This…
Read more Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity | TechCrunchIn recent years, people have been increasingly looking for new ways to form platonic connections, as loneliness and social isolation have become more prevalent. In 2023, the U.S.…
Read more As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunchWhile a shaker, some mixing tools and ice can do the job just fine, modern tech has enabled the invention of some impressive gadgets that can spritz up…
Read more Elevate your home bar with these mixology gadgets | TechCrunchMaking your own holiday wreath involves four good things: a brisk walk; a gathering of invasive plants like privet, multiflora roses, and bittersweet; a conversation—if you are brave—with…
Read more A DIY Wreath Made From Foraged Greenery and BerriesThe tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far…
Read more A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs | TechCrunchIf you’re looking to explore your creativity, there are a number of iPad apps that can help you get started. Although the iPad started off as a simple…
Read more Best iPad apps for unleashing and exploring your creativity | TechCrunchLast year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. There were 49 startups that raised funding rounds worth $100 million or more in 2024, per our count at…
Read more Here are the 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025 | TechCrunchA new wave of AI-powered gadgets on the market aims to integrate artificial intelligence into our daily lives like never before. Some of these AI wearables — including…
Read more The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you can buy right now | TechCrunchJake Hobson is a master pruner. He’s written two books on pruning: Niwaki: Pruning, Training, and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way and The Art of Creative Pruning: Inventive…
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