Category: Tech
January 14, 2026
Tech
Bandcamp takes a stand against AI music, banning it from the platform
The music distribution platform Bandcamp announced in a Reddit post on Tuesday that it’s banning AI-generated music and audio. “We…
January 14, 2026
Tech
Bill Gates-backed Type One Energy raises $87M ahead of $250M Series B
Fusion power startup Type One Energy recently raised $87 million, TechCrunch has learned from sources familiar with the deal. The…
January 14, 2026
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Robotics software maker Skild AI hits $14B valuation
Skild AI, which makes foundation models for robots, seems to have more than tripled its valuation in just seven months.…
January 14, 2026
Tech
US cargo tech company publicly exposed its shipping systems and customer data to the web
For the past year, security researchers have been urging the global shipping industry to shore up their cyber defenses after…
January 14, 2026
Tech
Tesla will only offer subscriptions for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) going forward
Tesla is removing the option to pay a one-time fee for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance software, CEO Elon…
January 14, 2026
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Animal Crossing’s 3.0 update dropped a little early
Animal Crossing fans looking to return to the cozy island life can do so earlier than expected. While New Horizons’…
January 14, 2026
Tech
The Download: next-gen nuclear, and the data center backlash
The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Iran is systematically crippling…
January 14, 2026
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VoiceRun nabs $5.5M to build voice agent factory
Nicholas Leonard and Derek Caneja wanted to build AI voice agents, but when they went to build the product, they…
January 14, 2026
Tech
Meta to reportedly lay off 10% of Reality Labs staff
Meta is laying off 10% of staff in its Reality Labs division, which is core to developing the company’s VR…
January 14, 2026
Tech
The Merach Vibration Plate Is the Funniest Workout I’ve Ever Done
Many years ago, my brother-in-law was renovating an 18th-century house in New Orleans. As I spent the day searching through…