Anthropic releases Opus 4.6 with new ‘agent teams’
February 6, 2026
The newest version of Anthropic's model is designed to broaden its capabilities and appeal, allowing for a greater variety of uses and customers.
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Secondary sales shift from founder windfalls to employee-retention tools
February 6, 2026
AI startups like Clay and ElevenLabs are using early liquidity to keep their best talent.
Meta tests a stand-alone app for its AI-generated ‘Vibes’ videos
February 6, 2026
Launched last September, Vibes lets you create and share short-form AI-generated videos and access a dedicated feed that displays AI videos from others.
Pacific Fusion finds a cheaper way to make its fusion reactor work
February 6, 2026
The fusion power startup recently completed some experiments at Sandia National Laboratories and shared the results exclusively with TechCrunch.
Trump’s critical mineral reserve is an admission that the future is electric
February 5, 2026
The administration's $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals is aimed at blunting China's influence. But it also revels the direction of the global economy.
Data breach at govtech giant Conduent balloons, affecting millions more Americans
February 5, 2026
The ransomware attack at Conduent allowed hackers to steal a "significant number of individuals’ personal information" from the govtech giant's systems. Conduent handles personal and health data of more than 100 million people across America.
Fundamental raises $255M Series A with a new take on big data analysis
February 5, 2026
Fundamental has built a new foundation model to solve an old problem: how to draw insights from the huge quantities of structured data produced by enterprises.
Motorola Moto Watch Review: Polar-Powered
February 5, 2026
Motorola partnered with Polar to make an Android smartwatch that delivers improved fitness stats.
Substack confirms data breach affects users’ email addresses and phone numbers
February 5, 2026
Substack said that customer data was accessed in October 2025 but wasn't discovered until early February.
ElevenLabs CEO: Voice is the next interface for AI
February 5, 2026
ElevenLabs CEO argued at Web Summit Qatar that voice is the next interface for AI, as OpenAI, Google, and Apple push conversational systems into wearables, new hardware, and everyday interactions.
Tarsier found in 29 provinces in Philippines – study
February 5, 2026
Did you know, aside from Bohol, tarsiers can be found in 29 provinces in the Philippines?
These 12 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026
February 5, 2026
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
Google’s subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue
February 5, 2026
The company said it now has 325 million paying users across Google One and YouTube Premium, up from 300 million users three months earlier.
The Best Flower Delivery Services of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
February 5, 2026
Skip the sad grocery store bouquet this Valentine’s Day. These online flower delivery services do the heavy lifting for you—just don't forget the card.
What Is Thread? Matter’s Smart Home Network Protocol, Explained
February 5, 2026
Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying technologies.
Spotify ventures into physical book sales, adds new audiobook features
February 5, 2026
Spotify users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to buy physical books in the app. There's also a new tool that syncs physical books to audiobooks.
Brenna Huckaby Starter Pack: Paralympic Winter Games 2026
February 5, 2026
How this four-time Paralympic medalist controls her controllables under the spotlight.
How the Olympic Torchbearers Are Chosen
February 5, 2026
From world-class athletes to the stars of Heated Rivalry, torchbearers are selected for their inspiring stories. Here’s what to know about the people carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China
February 5, 2026
Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s flagship devices are packed with impressive features, but Apple is dominating the Chinese smartphone market again—for now.
NASA’s Juno finds Jupiter is a tiny bit smaller than previously thought
February 5, 2026
WASHINGTON - Jupiter, without a doubt, is the biggest planet in our solar system. But it turns out that it is not quite as large - by ever so small an amount - as scientists had previously thought.
Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue
February 5, 2026
Entertainment about or made with artificial intelligence has been missing the mark with viewers over the past year.
I Didn’t Care for Dildos Until I Tried This One From Lelo
February 5, 2026
Even if you typically don't like dildos, the Lelo Gigi 3 could be your ticket to sexual pleasure.
AI to track icebergs adrift at sea in boon for science
February 5, 2026
PARIS, France -- British scientists said Thursday that a world-first AI tool to catalogue and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change.
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February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026
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Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel
February 5, 2026
During a hearing at the US Senate, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is working with the US government on guardrails against more price hikes.
Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads
February 5, 2026
He posted a novella-sized rant that devolved into to calling his rival "dishonest" and "authoritarian."
As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap’s Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users
February 5, 2026
The company is engaged in a strategy to diversify its revenue sources as it heads into the new year.
The Best Super Bowl TV Deals (2026)
February 5, 2026
Upgrade your viewing setup before inviting your friends over to watch the big game.
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina
February 5, 2026
In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.
Notepad++ Users, You May Have Been Hacked by China
February 5, 2026
Suspected Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked the Notepad++ update infrastructure to deliver a backdoored version of the popular free source code editor and note-taking app for Windows.
Musk’s mega-merger of SpaceX and xAI bets on sci-fi future of data centers in space
February 4, 2026
Seventy-five years ago, the idea of harnessing the power of the skies was little more than fantasy spun by futurists like Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. Elon Musk's mega-merger of his companies xAI and SpaceX this week brings this sci-fi dream a st...
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission slips to March
February 4, 2026
WASHINGTON - NASA pushed its Artemis II mission to March after wrapping up a launch rehearsal that uncovered issues with the massive Space Launch System rocket's fueling process, the latest delay for the mission to fly four astronauts around the moon a...
Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
February 3, 2026
Spain will ban access to social media for minors under 16 and platforms will be required to implement age verification systems, among measures to guarantee a safe digital environment.
9-year-old Oriental Mindoro student tops international Science Olympiad in US
February 3, 2026
What began as quiet anxiety inside an international competition hall in Houston, Texas, ended in a historic victory for Philippine science education.
Popular open-source coding application targeted in Chinese-linked supply-chain attack
February 3, 2026
A Chinese-linked cyberespionage group with a long history hijacked the update process for the popular code editing platform Notepad++ to deliver a custom backdoor and other malware to targeted users, the program"s developer and cybersecurity researcher...