February 25, 2026
Tech
The White House wants AI companies to cover rate hikes. Most have already said they would.
The proliferation of AI data centers plugging into the national electrical grid has helped increase consumer electricity prices, driving up…
February 25, 2026
Tech
Alphabet-owned robotics software company Intrinsic joins Google
Google is moving further into physical AI by bringing a familiar robotics software platform under its wing. Alphabet-owned Intrinsic, which…
February 25, 2026
Tech
An accountant won a big jackpot on Kalshi by betting against DOGE
When Alan Cole saw Elon Musk fans eagerly bidding up a contract on the prediction market Kalshi that the Department…
February 25, 2026
Tech
Wearable startup CUDIS launches a new health ring line with an AI-fueled ‘coach’
Wearables startup CUDIS is launching its newest series of health rings this week. The updated ring comes equipped with a…
February 25, 2026
Tech
Waymo to begin testing in Chicago and Charlotte
Waymo is bringing its robotaxis to Chicago and Charlotte as part of its push to continue scaling autonomous vehicles, the…
February 25, 2026
Tech
Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android
Google on Wednesday announced a series of updates to its Gemini AI-powered features on the Android operating system, the most…
February 25, 2026
Tech
OpenAI COO says ads will be ‘an iterative process’
Last month, OpenAI said that it is going to introduce ads to users of the free and Go tiers in…
February 25, 2026
Tech
OpenClaw creator’s advice to AI builders is to be more playful and allow yourself time to improve
Peter Steinberger, the creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw, who has since been hired by OpenAI, has some advice…
February 25, 2026
Tech
Apply to take the stage at Founder Summit 2026
If you’ve built, backed, or operated inside high-growth startups, your experience could shape how the next wave of founders scales. On June 9 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit…
February 25, 2026
Tech
About 12% of U.S. teens turn to AI for emotional support or advice
AI chatbots have become embedded in the lives of American teenagers, according to a report published Tuesday by the Pew…