Silicon Valley’s Billionaire Class Targets Ro Khanna with New Candidate In a dramatic turn of events, Silicon Valley’s billionaire cohort has found their candidate to challenge Representative Ro Khanna in California’s 17th congressional district. Ethan Agarwal, a 40-year-old tech entrepreneur and newcomer to politics, officially announced his candidacy on Monday night, aiming to put the ...
Claude Services Face Major Outage: Users Report Widespread Access Issues This Monday morning, users of Claude services faced significant disruptions, with many reporting difficulties logging in. The outage impacted both Claude.ai and Claude Code, while the company assured that the Claude API was functioning normally. A screenshot shared by users showed persistent errors during the ...
Trump Administration Cuts Ties with AI Firm Anthropic Amid National Security Concerns In a shocking development on Friday, the Trump administration announced it is severing ties with Anthropic, a San Francisco-based AI company established in 2021. This decision comes after CEO Dario Amodei declined to permit Anthropic’s technology for mass surveillance of American citizens or ...
India Blocks Access to Popular Developer Platform Supabase, Disrupting Services for Users In a surprising move, the Indian government has blocked access to Supabase, a widely-used developer database platform, affecting users across India. According to TechCrunch, the order to restrict access was issued on February 24 under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, which ...
Breaking: Google Gets Conditional Approval to Export Maps Data from South Korea In a significant turnaround, Google has secured conditional approval to export high-precision geographic data from South Korea. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the tech giant’s mapping services in the country, allowing for enhanced features like walking directions and real-time driving navigation ...
Unlocking Human Potential: Mappa’s Approach to Hiring This week on TechCrunch’s founder-focused podcast Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannessen welcomed Sarah Lucena, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Mappa, a groundbreaking behavioral intelligence platform. Mappa utilizes voice AI technology to decode human behavior in under 60 seconds, aiming to revolutionize the hiring process. Lucena’s journey into ...
AI Boom in India: The Race to Convert Downloads into Revenue Tech companies are at a critical juncture in their efforts to promote AI adoption in India, with many ending free promotional offers aimed at converting the rapidly growing user base into paying subscribers. As the world’s fourth-largest economy, India is becoming a crucial market ...
Canva Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Cavalry and Mango AI Canva, the popular creative suite, has made headlines with its latest move—acquiring two innovative startups, Cavalry and Mango AI. This dual acquisition aims to enhance its animation features and improve ad performance, positioning Canva as a leader in the digital marketing space. What’s New at ...
Wispr Flow Launches Game-Changing AI Dictation App for Android Wispr Flow, the innovative startup specializing in AI-powered dictation, has officially unveiled its much-anticipated Android app today. Following earlier launches on Mac, Windows, and iOS in June 2025, this new addition positions Wispr Flow as a key player in the world of mobile dictation tools. What’s ...
Driving the Future: A Personal Review of the 2026 Electric Escalade IQL The 2026 electric Escalade IQL, starting at a hefty $130,405, is a bold statement in the world of luxury electric vehicles. Recently, I had the opportunity to test-drive this 9,000-pound behemoth during a family trip to Tahoe. Here’s my experience with a car ...
Sarvam Launches Indus Chat App, Taking on Global AI Giants Sarvam, an emerging Indian AI startup, has officially launched its Indus chat app, aimed at catering to local languages and user needs. The app, available for both web and mobile, marks Sarvam’s entry into a rapidly growing market dominated by established global players like OpenAI, ...
OpenAI Alumni Launching a New Wave of AI Startups in Silicon Valley Silicon Valley is witnessing an exciting transformation as OpenAI, the powerhouse behind ChatGPT, strengthens its dominance in the artificial intelligence sector. Currently, OpenAI is negotiating a monumental $100 billion deal that would value the company at over $850 billion. This dramatic shift is ...
Breakthrough in 3D Metal Printing: Freeform Secures $67 Million Investment Tech investors are still optimistic about revolutionizing the manufacturing of physical products, much like the coding of software. This vision is gaining momentum as Freeform announces a significant $67 million Series B funding round to enhance its innovative 3D printing platform designed for metal components. ...
Revolutionizing AI: Sarvam’s Bold Plans for Nokia and Beyond Indian AI firm Sarvam is set to make waves by integrating its newly launched AI models into everyday devices like Nokia feature phones, vehicles, and its own smart glasses. This move aims to enhance accessibility and functionality through cutting-edge technology. Key Updates from the India AI ...
Adani Group to Invest $100 Billion in India’s AI Data Centers In a bold move to enhance India’s position in the global AI landscape, the Adani Group announced on Monday its plan to invest a staggering $100 billion over the next decade in specialized data centers designed for artificial intelligence (AI). This investment reflects India’s ...
Fractal Analytics Faces Jitters on Its IPO Debut in India In a groundbreaking move, Fractal Analytics became India’s first artificial intelligence (AI) company to launch an initial public offering (IPO). However, the debut on public markets didn’t go as planned, with investor enthusiasm overshadowed by concerns following a significant sell-off in Indian software stocks. Fractal ...