Tiny startup Arcee AI built a 400B open source LLM from scratch to best Meta’s Llama
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/tiny-startup-arcee-ai-built-a-400b-open-source-llm-from-scratch-to-best-metas-llama/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/tiny-startup-arcee-ai-built-a-400b-open-source-llm-from-scratch-to-best-metas-llama/
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Tiny startup Arcee AI built a 400B-parameter open source LLM from scratch to best Meta's Llama | TechCrunch
30-person startup Arcee AI has released a 400B model called Trinity, which it says is one of the biggest open source foundation models from a U.S. company.
Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/luminar-sale-approved-despite-last-minute-mystery-bid/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/luminar-sale-approved-despite-last-minute-mystery-bid/
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Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid | TechCrunch
An unidentified bidder submitted a Hail Mary offer that was "substantially higher" than the winning bid at auction. Founder Austin Russell has been circling a bid, but it's not clear he was behind it.
SpaceX is coming to the public markets, and secondaries are already on fire
https://techcrunch.com/video/spacex-is-coming-to-the-public-markets-and-secondaries-are-already-on-fire/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/spacex-is-coming-to-the-public-markets-and-secondaries-are-already-on-fire/
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SpaceX is coming to the public markets, and secondaries are already on fire | TechCrunch
Watch as Equity host Rebecca Bellan chats with Greg Martin of Rainmaker Securities about why the SpaceX IPO feels different and what investors are actually looking for in pre-IPO shares.
ServiceNow inks another AI partnership, this time with Anthropic
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/servicenow-inks-another-ai-partnership-this-time-with-anthropic/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/servicenow-inks-another-ai-partnership-this-time-with-anthropic/
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ServiceNow inks another AI partnership, this time with Anthropic | TechCrunch
ServiceNow partners with Anthropic just a week after announcing a partnership with OpenAI as the company takes a multi-model approach.
Tesla profit tanked 46% in 2025
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/tesla-earnings-profit-q4-2025/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/tesla-earnings-profit-q4-2025/
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Tesla profit tanked 46% in 2025 | TechCrunch
The company's sales fell for a second year in a row, as Tesla looks to AI and robotics, including a new $2 billion investment in CEO Elon Musk's company xAI.
AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman and other big names
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/ai-security-startup-outtake-raises-40m-from-iconiq-satya-nadella-bill-ackman-and-other-big-names/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/ai-security-startup-outtake-raises-40m-from-iconiq-satya-nadella-bill-ackman-and-other-big-names/
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AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman, and other big names | TechCrunch
Outtake makes an agentic cybersecurity platform to help enterprises detect identity fraud. Its angel investors read like a who's who of tech industry names.
SpaceX is coming to the public markets, and secondaries are already on fire
https://techcrunch.com/video/spacex-is-coming-to-the-public-markets-and-secondaries-are-already-on-fire/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/spacex-is-coming-to-the-public-markets-and-secondaries-are-already-on-fire/
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SpaceX is coming to the public markets, and secondaries are already on fire | TechCrunch
Watch as Equity host Rebecca Bellan chats with Greg Martin of Rainmaker Securities about why the SpaceX IPO feels different and what investors are actually looking for in pre-IPO shares.
Elon Musk teases a new image-labeling system for X…we think?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/elon-musk-teases-a-new-image-labeling-system-for-xwe-think/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/elon-musk-teases-a-new-image-labeling-system-for-xwe-think/
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Elon Musk teases a new image-labeling system for X… we think? | TechCrunch
Elon Musk says X will begin identifying "manipulated media" but doesn't share details.
Mark Zuckerberg says a future without smart glasses is ‘hard to imagine’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/mark-zuckerberg-future-smart-glasses/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/mark-zuckerberg-future-smart-glasses/
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Mark Zuckerberg says a future without smart glasses is ‘hard to imagine’ | TechCrunch
Take Zuckerberg's outlook with a grain of salt. After all, he thought we'd all be hanging out in the metaverse by now.
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Zuckerberg teases agentic commerce tools and major AI rollout in 2026
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/zuckerberg-teases-agentic-commerce-tools-and-major-ai-rollout-in-2026/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/zuckerberg-teases-agentic-commerce-tools-and-major-ai-rollout-in-2026/
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Zuckerberg teases agentic commerce tools and major AI rollout in 2026 | TechCrunch
Mark Zuckerberg says 2026 will be "a big year for delivering personal super intelligence."
Meta burned $19 billion on VR last year, and 2026 won’t be any better
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/meta-burned-19-billion-on-vr-last-year-and-2026-wont-be-any-better/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/meta-burned-19-billion-on-vr-last-year-and-2026-wont-be-any-better/
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Meta burned $19 billion on VR last year, and 2026 won’t be any better | TechCrunch
The reported financial losses follow a series of layoffs at the VR unit.
Deezer makes it easier for rival platforms to take a stance against AI-generated music
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/deezer-makes-it-easier-for-rival-platforms-to-take-a-stance-against-ai-generated-music/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/deezer-makes-it-easier-for-rival-platforms-to-take-a-stance-against-ai-generated-music/
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Deezer makes it easier for rival platforms to take a stance against AI-generated music | TechCrunch
Last year, Deezer introduced an AI-detection tool that automatically tags fully AI-generated music for listeners and removes it from algorithmic and
Apple hires iPhone camera app Halide’s co-founder for its design team
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/apple-hires-iphone-camera-app-halides-co-founder-for-its-design-team/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/apple-hires-iphone-camera-app-halides-co-founder-for-its-design-team/
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Apple hires iPhone camera app Halide's co-founder for its design team | TechCrunch
Halide also released a public preview of its up coming app Halide Mark III.
Upwind raises $250M at $1.5B valuation to continue building ‘runtime’ cloud security
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/upwind-raises-250m-at-1-5b-valuation-to-continue-building-runtime-cloud-security/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/upwind-raises-250m-at-1-5b-valuation-to-continue-building-runtime-cloud-security/
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Upwind raises $250M at $1.5B valuation to continue building 'runtime' cloud security | TechCrunch
The $250 million Series B was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and Picture Capital.
Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/google-maps-now-lets-you-access-gemini-while-walking-and-cycling/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/google-maps-now-lets-you-access-gemini-while-walking-and-cycling/
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Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling | TechCrunch
When you're walking around and navigating with Maps, you can now ask Gemini questions like "What neighborhood am I in?" or "What are top-rated restaurants nearby?"
Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3B over ‘flagrant piracy’ of 20,000 works
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/music-publishers-sue-anthropic-for-3b-over-flagrant-piracy-of-20000-works/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/music-publishers-sue-anthropic-for-3b-over-flagrant-piracy-of-20000-works/
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Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3B over 'flagrant piracy' of 20,000 works | TechCrunch
Originally, these music publishers had filed a lawsuit against Anthropic over its use of about 500 copyrighted works.
OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/openais-sora-app-is-struggling-after-its-stellar-launch/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/openais-sora-app-is-struggling-after-its-stellar-launch/
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OpenAI's Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch | TechCrunch
New data suggests the app is seeing declines in both app downloads and consumer spending, as the early hype about the AI video social network wears off.
I built marshmallow castles in Google’s new AI world generator
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/i-built-marshmallow-castles-in-googles-new-ai-world-generator-project-genie/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/i-built-marshmallow-castles-in-googles-new-ai-world-generator-project-genie/
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I built marshmallow castles in Google’s new AI-world generator | TechCrunch
Starting Thursday, Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. can play around with Project Genie, which is powered by a combination of Google’s latest world model Genie 3, its image generation model Nano Banana Pro, and Gemini.
Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides to and from San Francisco International Airport
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/waymo-sfo-airport-robotaxis/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/waymo-sfo-airport-robotaxis/
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Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides to and from San Francisco International Airport | TechCrunch
Waymo's SFO win comes as the company faces criticism and concerns about safety in some of the cities it operates.
Apple buys Israeli startup QAI as the AI race heats up
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/apple-buys-israeli-startup-q-ai-as-the-ai-race-heats-up/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/apple-buys-israeli-startup-q-ai-as-the-ai-race-heats-up/
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Apple buys Israeli startup Q.ai as the AI race heats up | TechCrunch
Q.ai is an Israeli startup specializing in imaging and machine learning, particularly technologies that enable devices to interpret whispered speech and enhance audio in noisy environments.