Poke is a new AI agent that simplifies automation for everyday tasks, allowing users to interact through familiar messaging platforms like iMessage, SMS, and Telegram. Launched in March 2026, Poke provides a personal assistant capable of managing daily tasks such as planning schedules, tracking health, controlling smart home devices, and editing photos, all through text. […]
Arcee, a small U.S. startup with just 26 employees, has made a significant leap in the artificial intelligence landscape by releasing its new reasoning model called Trinity Large Thinking. This model is touted as the most capable open-weight model ever introduced by a non-Chinese company, boasting a massive 400 billion parameters. This achievement was realized […]
Anthropic has announced that subscribers to its Claude Code service will need to pay additional fees for using third-party tools such as OpenClaw. This change, effective from noon Pacific on April 4, requires users to pay for extra usage that will not count against their existing subscription limits. According to a customer email posted on […]
Many artificial intelligence startups continue to produce concepts that are largely superficial "wrappers" built on existing models, raising concerns among investors about their long-term viability. Following the evaluation of over 4,000 applications for their joint AI accelerator program targeting Indian startups, run by Google and Accel, Accel partner Prayank Swaroop noted that the majority of […]
The U.S. Army announced on March 14, 2026, that it has entered into a substantial 10-year contract with the defense technology startup Anduril, valued at up to $20 billion. This agreement is structured around a five-year base period, with potential for extension for another five years and involves a comprehensive suite of Anduril’s hardware, software, […]
Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is ending soon. The final day to secure early rates is February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, giving you just six days to save up to $680 on individual passes or 30% on community passes. This year, the event will take place from October 13-15 at San […]
The creator economy is rapidly evolving, with ad revenue no longer serving as the sole financial lifeline for many creators. YouTubers are diversifying by launching product lines, acquiring startups, and building business empires that go beyond traditional media. For instance, MrBeast’s company recently acquired the fintech startup Step, and his chocolate business has outperformed his […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, discussions around its impact on the workforce are increasingly prevalent. Attendees at the recent Web Summit Qatar shared insights on this topic, particularly around the roles of human employees in the face of advancing AI technologies. David Shim, CEO of Read AI, a company specializing in meeting notetaking […]
Neysa, an Indian AI infrastructure startup, has received significant backing from U.S. private equity firm Blackstone as India intensifies its efforts to develop homegrown AI capabilities. In this partnership, Blackstone and other investors plan to inject up to $600 million in primary equity into Neysa, which will grant Blackstone a majority stake. Additionally, Neysa is […]
Elon Musk’s xAI is reportedly moving towards a less safety-conscious approach, as indicated by recent departures within the company. According to a former employee who spoke with The Verge, Musk is “actively” working to make the Grok chatbot “more unhinged.” This shift has come into focus following the announcement that SpaceX is acquiring xAI, which […]