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Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
8 hours ago

Why venture capital is shifting from software to deep tech

Venture capital is shifting focus from software to deep tech builders, driven by structural changes and successful hardware-intensive companies.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why VCs keep changing their mind about what's hot and not

Venture capital funds frequently change their investment theses in response to political and technological shifts, often adopting new buzzwords to remain relevant.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in a week in San Francisco | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC's San Francisco event on April 30 features speakers discussing AI, venture capital, and software development.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
8 hours ago

Why venture capital is shifting from software to deep tech

Venture capital is shifting focus from software to deep tech builders, driven by structural changes and successful hardware-intensive companies.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why VCs keep changing their mind about what's hot and not

Venture capital funds frequently change their investment theses in response to political and technological shifts, often adopting new buzzwords to remain relevant.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in a week in San Francisco | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC's San Francisco event on April 30 features speakers discussing AI, venture capital, and software development.
more#venture-capital
fromwww.cnbc.com
12 hours ago

LinkedIn VP: AI is creating a new wave of young entrepreneurs

A sluggish labor market is pushing young people to create their own opportunities. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are ushering in a new wave of jobs and entrepreneurs.
Social media marketing
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
13 hours ago

Snap's Evan Spiegel warns tech leaders are underestimating a coming backlash against AI

Tech leaders may be misjudging public sentiment towards AI, leading to potential societal pushback and slower adoption rates.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Tech has a ton of layoffs and AI disruption and the rest of corporate America doesn't. One Silicon Valley CEO knows why | Fortune

AI is restructuring the workforce in tech, but its impact varies significantly across different industries.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Meta's loss is Thinking Machines gain | TechCrunch

Weiyao Wang has left Meta to join Thinking Machines Lab, which is expanding rapidly with a new multibillion-dollar cloud deal with Google.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The AI Revolution Is Mostly Marketing - and Here's the Proof It's Overhyped

AI's impact on productivity and employment remains questionable, yet companies are rapidly adopting it amid significant job losses in the tech sector.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Tech has a ton of layoffs and AI disruption and the rest of corporate America doesn't. One Silicon Valley CEO knows why | Fortune

AI is restructuring the workforce in tech, but its impact varies significantly across different industries.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 day ago

Sequoia and Nvidia back David Silver's Ineffable Intelligence at $5.1B

David Silver founded Ineffable Intelligence, raising $5.1 billion despite having no product or revenue, backed by Sequoia Capital and Nvidia.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Investors back Skye's AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch | TechCrunch

Skye aims to revolutionize AI interaction on iPhones with an agentic homescreen using iOS widgets for personalized insights.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Meta's loss is Thinking Machines gain | TechCrunch

Weiyao Wang has left Meta to join Thinking Machines Lab, which is expanding rapidly with a new multibillion-dollar cloud deal with Google.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The AI Revolution Is Mostly Marketing - and Here's the Proof It's Overhyped

AI's impact on productivity and employment remains questionable, yet companies are rapidly adopting it amid significant job losses in the tech sector.
more#ai
#ai-startups
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

The AI boom won't last, a top VC warns, as he urges startups to cash out

AI founders should consider selling their companies within the next 12-18 months to maximize value before market conditions change.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

The AI boom won't last, a top VC warns, as he urges startups to cash out

AI founders should consider selling their companies within the next 12-18 months to maximize value before market conditions change.
more#ai-startups
#elon-musk
Fundraising
fromFortune
9 hours ago

'He wanted to be CEO': Early OpenAI VC Vinod Khosla says Elon Musk's bid for control led to the Sam Altman feud and his major investment | Fortune

Elon Musk sought control over OpenAI, leading to a significant investment by Vinod Khosla amidst the ongoing Musk vs. Altman trial.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Elon Musk Boosts New Yorker's Sam Altman Expose on X as Trial Begins

Elon Musk is promoting a New Yorker investigation into Sam Altman amid his lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman heading to trial.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

As trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman's ouster

Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman over OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit, claiming it violates the charity's founding principles.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Stole a charity': Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of betrayal in courtroom showdown

Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI over alleged breaches of agreement and unjust enrichment following the company's shift to a for-profit model.
Fundraising
fromFortune
9 hours ago

'He wanted to be CEO': Early OpenAI VC Vinod Khosla says Elon Musk's bid for control led to the Sam Altman feud and his major investment | Fortune

Elon Musk sought control over OpenAI, leading to a significant investment by Vinod Khosla amidst the ongoing Musk vs. Altman trial.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Elon Musk Boosts New Yorker's Sam Altman Expose on X as Trial Begins

Elon Musk is promoting a New Yorker investigation into Sam Altman amid his lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman heading to trial.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

As trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman's ouster

Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman over OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to for-profit, claiming it violates the charity's founding principles.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Stole a charity': Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of betrayal in courtroom showdown

Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI over alleged breaches of agreement and unjust enrichment following the company's shift to a for-profit model.
more#elon-musk
#openai
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS | TechCrunch

Amazon's AWS now offers OpenAI's latest models following the revised agreement with Microsoft.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps | TechCrunch

OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone in collaboration with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare, focusing on AI-driven features instead of traditional apps.
Tech industry
fromAxios
17 hours ago

OpenAI breaks free of Microsoft's cloud

OpenAI can now sell through any cloud, limiting Microsoft's revenue share and removing the AGI clause from their agreement.
more#openai
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Tim Draper Says 'You Should Be Scared' Without 6 Months Bitcoin Savings

Companies, families, and governments without bitcoin holdings face serious financial risks as global monetary systems shift.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 hours ago

Lightspark CEO Launches Grid Global Accounts at Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas

Grid Global Accounts connects users to 175 million Visa merchants, reaching 65 countries in real time, with plans for expansion by year-end 2026.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 hours ago

Strategy's (MSTR) Michael Saylor Says STRC Is 'Going Viral' After $8.5 Billion RunUp

Michael Saylor argues that digital credit, exemplified by STRC, is revolutionizing credit markets by leveraging Bitcoin's advantages.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Billionaire Tim Draper: Be Scared If You Don't Own Bitcoin

Bitcoin is becoming mainstream, with governments supporting the industry and a shift towards digital currencies as a store of value.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Tim Draper Says 'You Should Be Scared' Without 6 Months Bitcoin Savings

Companies, families, and governments without bitcoin holdings face serious financial risks as global monetary systems shift.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 hours ago

Lightspark CEO Launches Grid Global Accounts at Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas

Grid Global Accounts connects users to 175 million Visa merchants, reaching 65 countries in real time, with plans for expansion by year-end 2026.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 hours ago

Strategy's (MSTR) Michael Saylor Says STRC Is 'Going Viral' After $8.5 Billion RunUp

Michael Saylor argues that digital credit, exemplified by STRC, is revolutionizing credit markets by leveraging Bitcoin's advantages.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Billionaire Tim Draper: Be Scared If You Don't Own Bitcoin

Bitcoin is becoming mainstream, with governments supporting the industry and a shift towards digital currencies as a store of value.
more#bitcoin
Remote teams
fromTechSpot
15 hours ago

Which tech company invented work-from-home, then killed it?

IBM pioneered remote work but later mandated employees return to the office, reversing decades of telecommuting practices.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The creator economy is forcing Big Tech to rethink its approach

The creator economy has empowered individual content creators, shifting power dynamics between them and technology giants.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
6 hours ago

What Most Investors Are Getting Wrong About Meta Platforms That Makes Right Now an Incredible Buying Opportunity | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched Muse Spark, its first large language model, amid significant AI investments, but it still lags behind competitors in performance.
#artificial-intelligence
Coffee
fromThe Mercury News
7 hours ago

This Bay Area cafe is open 24 hours a day. Its owners want you to buy AI insurance

Corgi Cafe serves as a hub for an AI-driven insurance company aiming to disrupt the traditional insurance industry.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The Optical AI Boom's Biggest Winners: 3 Under-the-Radar Stocks Fueling the Revolution

Optical photonics is essential for scaling AI data centers, offering higher bandwidth and lower energy use, driving significant stock growth in key companies.
Coffee
fromThe Mercury News
7 hours ago

This Bay Area cafe is open 24 hours a day. Its owners want you to buy AI insurance

Corgi Cafe serves as a hub for an AI-driven insurance company aiming to disrupt the traditional insurance industry.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The Optical AI Boom's Biggest Winners: 3 Under-the-Radar Stocks Fueling the Revolution

Optical photonics is essential for scaling AI data centers, offering higher bandwidth and lower energy use, driving significant stock growth in key companies.
more#artificial-intelligence
#meta
fromWIRED
8 hours ago
EU data protection

'It's Undignified': Hundreds of Workers Training Meta's AI Could Be Laid Off

Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cnbc.com
14 hours ago

Meta's new AI model shows early promise, but investors want to see Zuckerberg's strategy

Meta's new AI model, Muse Spark, aims to enhance its competitive position in the AI market and support its advertising business.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
8 hours ago

'It's Undignified': Hundreds of Workers Training Meta's AI Could Be Laid Off

Meta's layoffs threaten over 700 jobs at Covalen, impacting workers refining AI models and content moderation.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cnbc.com
14 hours ago

Meta's new AI model shows early promise, but investors want to see Zuckerberg's strategy

Meta's new AI model, Muse Spark, aims to enhance its competitive position in the AI market and support its advertising business.
more#meta
Productivity
fromBusiness Matters
10 hours ago

Are You Building a Future-Ready Small Business? Choose Tech That Is Less Visible, Not More Complicated

Workforce technology issues in small businesses create low-level friction that impacts productivity and employee experience.
#apple
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

AI Where It Matters: Why Apple Is Poised to Become the Invisible AI King

Apple is positioning itself as a stealth AI winner by focusing on practical applications rather than competing for benchmark supremacy.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago
Silicon Valley

Palmer Luckey dug up an old tech relic with ties to Apple's new CEO

John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, has a background in virtual reality engineering, notably with the V8 headset at Virtual Research.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

AI Where It Matters: Why Apple Is Poised to Become the Invisible AI King

Apple is positioning itself as a stealth AI winner by focusing on practical applications rather than competing for benchmark supremacy.
more#apple
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
9 hours ago

Amazon's AI Engine Is About to Explode Higher Tomorrow

Amazon's Q1 2026 results are crucial for AI infrastructure narrative, with AWS showing significant growth and a $200 billion AI capex plan at stake.
Startup companies
fromYahoo Life
17 hours ago

I quit investment banking and now run a startup. I work just as much, but the hours feel totally different.

Andrew Meng transitioned from investment banking to founding a startup, gaining flexibility but facing new challenges and anxieties in his schedule.
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

I quit investment banking and now run a startup. I work just as much, but the hours feel totally different.

Investment banking can be demanding and unpredictable, leading to dissatisfaction despite having legitimate PTO.
DevOps
fromHubspot
12 hours ago

How we Operate as an AI-first Company

Organizational readiness is crucial for successful AI transformation, with 94% of employees using AI weekly and a focus on building AI fluency.
European startups
fromComputerworld
15 hours ago

Former OpenAI research scientist launches new AI model for Tencent

Tencent has updated its Hunyuan AI model, enhancing capabilities in reasoning and coding, while increasing its AI investment to over $5 billion this year.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla expands Robotaxi in a way that was long anticipated

Tesla has launched the Robotaxi app for Android, expanding access to its autonomous ride-hailing service for millions of users.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
more#tesla
fromTNW | Opinion
3 days ago
Business intelligence

How web intelligence is powering the next wave of AI Infrastructure

The web intelligence industry is evolving to support AI's growing demands for multimodal data processing, particularly in handling video content.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Facing AI and a tough job market, gen Z turns to entrepreneurship: I have to prove myself'

Gen Z faces significant challenges in the job market, with high unemployment rates and competition from AI impacting entry-level opportunities.
#google
Tech industry
fromForbes
8 hours ago

Google'sAI Stack Benefits From New Diversity In Software And Chips

Google's advancements in AI and proprietary hardware have significantly boosted investor confidence, leading to a 120% increase in Alphabet shares over the past year.
Tech industry
fromForbes
8 hours ago

Google'sAI Stack Benefits From New Diversity In Software And Chips

Google's advancements in AI and proprietary hardware have significantly boosted investor confidence, leading to a 120% increase in Alphabet shares over the past year.
more#google
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Core Scientific latest to jump crypto-to-AI bandwagon

Core Scientific is converting a bitcoin mining operation into a 1.5 gigawatt AI datacenter campus in Texas.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 day ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/19/26 - 4/25/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding and developments, including significant investments in VAST Data, Aaru, and Courier Health.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Some startups are tokenmaxxing. Others tell us it's a 'stupid' trend that will die out.

Kavitta Ghai encourages her engineers to increase AI token spending, seeing it as essential for success and innovation at Nectir.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

OpenAI + Qualcomm Tie-Up Signals AI Smartphone Revolution: Should Apple Be Worried?

AI-first smartphones may disrupt the market, challenging Apple's dominance and potentially leading to significant sales growth for Qualcomm and MediaTek.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 day ago

Atech raises pre-seed from Sequoia, a16z, and Lovable

Atech is building what it calls 'vibe-engineering' for hardware, a platform that lets users describe a physical device concept in natural language and receive a working prototype, with all underlying technical complexity handled by the platform.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
#ai-agents
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
17 hours ago

From three-person startups hitting $500K ARR to Meta's CEO avatar project, AI agents are reshaping what a "team" looks like. | Fortune

AI agents are enhancing productivity by acting as teammates, streamlining operations, and achieving significant results for small teams.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 day ago

3 companies use AI to build wallets, homes, and games

AI agents are transforming customer interactions, but governance and reliability are crucial as they handle real money and creative outputs.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
17 hours ago

From three-person startups hitting $500K ARR to Meta's CEO avatar project, AI agents are reshaping what a "team" looks like. | Fortune

AI agents are enhancing productivity by acting as teammates, streamlining operations, and achieving significant results for small teams.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 day ago

3 companies use AI to build wallets, homes, and games

AI agents are transforming customer interactions, but governance and reliability are crucial as they handle real money and creative outputs.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.
more#ai-agents
Apple
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

OpenAI plans its own 'iPhone killer'

Jony Ive collaborates with OpenAI to develop a smartphone competitor, leveraging partnerships with Qualcomm and MediaTek for advanced AI performance.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The AI Playbook That Built an $80M 1-Person Business (You're 1 Prompt Away and Don't Know It)

A solo founder sold his AI platform for $80 million in under six months, highlighting the importance of removing barriers in AI success.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
10 hours ago

CEO of a $25.9 billion bank had his AI clone lead the company's earnings call-as Mark Zuckerberg builds his own digital twin | Fortune

Customers Bank CEO used an AI clone during an earnings call to highlight the bank's AI transformation and commitment to technology innovation.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

Investors Panicked on CoreWeave. Why It Might Be Time to Get Greedy

CoreWeave's stock rebounded over 61% after securing significant AI deals and analyst upgrades, indicating strong future growth potential.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Anthropic Pre-IPO Traders Push Onchain Implied Cap to $1 Trillion

Anthropic's onchain implied valuation reached $1 trillion on April 27, 2026, with tokens climbing 733% since October 2025.
Apple
fromFortune
1 day ago

Apple's longtime CEO sat out the crypto revolution. His successor should choose a different path | Fortune

Tim Cook's leadership at Apple has significantly increased its market cap, but lacks the visionary product development seen in the Steve Jobs era.
Startup companies
fromFortune
4 days ago

Upstart's new millennial CEO thinks AI can make every American 10% richer | Fortune

Millennial CEOs see AI as a transformative tool for improving credit access and economic outcomes.
Silicon Valley
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The Tech Elite Sure Have a Boring-and Expensive-Idea of Immortality

Democracy is retreating as power concentrates among authoritarian leaders and wealthy tech billionaires, while efforts to eradicate death gain traction.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work

Robotics requires diverse, real-world data to train models effectively, as environments and tasks vary significantly across different settings.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
15 hours ago

Bob Diamond: The settlement window is closing as 24/7 trading opens up | Fortune

The evolution of trading infrastructure highlights the efficiency of decentralized exchanges like Hyperliquid, which operate without traditional intermediaries.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

AI is igniting a love affair between Silicon Valley and the consulting industry

Consulting firms are increasingly partnering with AI startups to adapt to rapid technological changes in the industry.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Intel's CEO Just Admitted Elon Musk Will Teach Them More Than They'll Teach Him

Intel's CEO acknowledges learning from Elon Musk's expertise in chip business operations, marking a significant shift in the company's approach.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

Want to hire for your robotics startup? The autonomous vehicle industry is ripe for picking.

We definitely look for AV experience. The reason is that AV was the first big application of physical AI, so people who have worked at AV companies have seen what it takes to ship complex physical AI at scale.
Artificial intelligence
fromKqed
1 day ago

How to Unscramble an Omelet in Silicon Valley: The Musk v. Altman Trial That Will Try | KQED

The trial is slated to begin April 27, 2026, as a federal judge considers Musk's claim that Altman and OpenAI abandoned their founding promise to develop AI for the benefit of humanity.
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 day ago
Venture

Sereact raises $110 million to scale its AI that makes any robot adaptable

Sereact raised $110 million in Series B funding to enhance AI models for robotics, focusing on adaptability in unpredictable environments.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Bloomberg, the OG of financial data firms, has a potent new AI agent. How it built it holds lessons for others | Fortune

AI is intensifying competition in financial services, challenging established tools like Bloomberg's terminal.
Venture
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

AI software engineer Devin propels Cognition toward a $25 billion valuation

Cognition aims to raise hundreds of millions at a $25 billion valuation, driven by its autonomous AI developer Devin, which automates full development tasks.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Insights
2 days ago

Sequoia distributes 200 engraved Mac Minis at AI event as OpenClaw becomes the infrastructure layer VCs cannot own

Sequoia Capital distributed 200 custom Mac Minis at an event, positioning itself at the forefront of the emerging agentic AI landscape.
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