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The power crunch for AI data centers has gotten so severe that people — not just Elon Musk — are talking about launching servers into space so they can access solar power 24/7. One startup thinks the

John Davie wanted Buyers Edge Platform, the hospitality procurement enterprise he founded and still leads, to benefit from the AI wave. When he looked around, the CEO wasn’t satisfied with the options

Jonathan Gavalas, 36, started using Google’s Gemini AI chatbot in August 2025 for shopping help, writing support, and trip planning. On October 2, he died by suicide. At the time of his death, he was

The aftermath of Anthropic’s dispute with the Department of Defense has left the company in an awkward place — being both actively in use as part of the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran and

In this episode of StrictlyVC Download, Connie Loizos and Alex Gove sit down with MIT AI researcher Max Tegmark to discuss the growing clash between AI companies and the U.S. government and the bigger

I can't predict the future, but I know that 2026 is going to be a great year for all makers, especially in the realm of 3D printing. How do I know? I've been reviewing 3D printers and maker tools for

If you've ever thought, "My kid's stuffed animal is cute, but I wish it could also accidentally traumatize them," you're in luck. The toy industry has been hard at work making your nightmares come tru

Netflix on Thursday morning said it is acquiring InterPositive, a filmmaking technology company founded in 2022 by actor Ben Affleck. The acquisition aligns with Netflix’s approach to the use of gener

Just when you thought presents couldn't get any better, now you can make your own adorable gift wrap and save a few bucks on rolls that you'll never use up. Imagine being able to take a cute moment or

This isn’t David Park’s first rodeo. The veteran founder and TechCrunch Startup Battlefield alumnus has certainly been battle-tested in the enterprise arena. On this episode of Build Mode, Park joins

The holidays are in full swing, the winter solstice is over, and it's way past time to mail out your Hallmark-esque holiday cards -- the ones that come with a sweet family photo and a "Happy Holidays"

The holiday season is here, and if you're planning to host a big feast for family and friends during the winter break, it's time to start planning the menu and buying those ingredients. And artificial

NotebookLM is easily my favorite AI tool, and it has virtually no competition. But there are one or two contenders for its throne. Microsoft has its own answer to NotebookLM locked under a Copilot lic

'Tis the season for year-end recaps from the online services you frequent. The latest entry: Your Year with ChatGPT, a look back at your interactions with the AI chatbot, in the spirit of Spotify Wrap

A few years ago, I was convinced I was about to die. And while (spoiler alert) I didn't, my severe anxiety around health and my tendency to always jump to the worst conclusions has persisted. The incr