Andreessen Horowitz’s plan to advance its agenda in Washington shows no sign of slowing down. The firm has reported $1.49 million in federal lobbying so far this year, according to records filed with Congress. This spending even narrowly exceeds that…
The startup ecosystem in Central Eurasia is having its moment. What began as 485 applications from 27 countries has culminated in the largest startup pitch competition in the region’s history. The “Road to the Battlefield” event is providing the area’s…
A user named Jane created a chatbot using Meta’s AI Studio on August 8. Seeking therapeutic help for mental health issues, she eventually guided the bot to become an expert on a wide range of topics, from wilderness survival and…
Google announced on Monday that it updated NotebookLM’s Video Overviews feature to support 80 languages, including French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. The company also upgraded Audio Overviews, enhancing non-English audio summaries to be more detailed. Last month, NotebookLM launched Video…
Google announced on Monday that it has updated NotebookLM’s Video Overviews feature to support 80 languages, including French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. The company also upgraded its Audio Overview feature, enhancing non-English audio summaries to be more detailed. Last month,…
Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution. The company announced on Monday that starting next year, it will begin verifying the identities of all developers distributing their apps on Android devices. This new policy extends beyond the Google…
Bounce, a new technology that adds a critical component to the open social web, launches to the public on Monday. The cross-protocol migration tool offers a service that allows users of open social networks like Bluesky and Mastodon to move…
When Amazon hired the founders of AI startup Adept last year, it was one of the first examples of what became known as a reverse acqui-hire. This type of deal involves a large company hiring key startup team members and…
Tech founder Ethan Agarwal is running for the California gubernatorial seat in 2026. Agarwal has raised tens of millions of dollars from venture capitalists across his two startups. He is described as a Democrat who believes in capitalism. Agarwal told…
A stalkerware maker with a history of multiple data leaks and breaches now has a critical security vulnerability. This flaw allows anyone to take over any user account and steal their victim’s sensitive personal data, as confirmed by TechCrunch. Independent…
