The OpenAI Mafia: 18 Startups Founded by Alumni | TechCrunch

Open AI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman speaks during the Kakao media day in Seoul.

Move over, PayPal mob: There’s a new tech mob in Silicon Valley. As the startup behind ChatGPT, OpenAI is arguably the biggest AI player in town. The company is now reportedly in talks to complete a $100 billion deal that values ​​the company at more than $850 billion. Many employees have come and gone since … Read more

The retro iPod that never was

iPod retro concept image with Pac-Man

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports the unveiling of an undisclosed 2006-2008 “retro iPod” concept by former Apple designer Jon Stoa, inspired by the 1984 Macintosh design. The proposed device would have a beige finish, a rainbow Apple logo, pre-installed music videos from the 80s and classic arcade games like Pac-Man. … Read more

UAE-based G42 partners with Cerebras to deploy 8 exaflops compute in India | TechCrunch

UAE-based G42 partners with Cerebras to deploy 8 exaflops compute in India | TechCrunch

Abu Dhabi-based technology company G42 has partnered with US chipmaker Cerebras to deploy 8 exaflops of computing power through a new supercomputing system in India, the companies said on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The system will be hosted in India and will follow local data location, security and … Read more

macOS 26.3 may have just confirmed Apple’s biggest surprise since March 4th

12 inch macbook

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld discovered kernel extensions in macOS 26.3 and revealed the codenames for Apple’s rumored March 4 releases, including the budget MacBook J700 and two new Studio Display models. The affordable MacBook will feature an A18 Pro chip and aluminum construction, priced from $599 to $799 to compete … Read more

iPhone Fold: Launch, pricing and what to expect from Apple’s foldable device

iPhone Fold: Launch, pricing and what to expect from Apple's foldable device

Apple is expected to launch a new foldable iPhone this year based on many rumors and trusted sources. The long-awaited device has been rumored for years, but signs are increasingly pointing to Apple launching its first foldable device in 2026. Below, we’ve collected an updated set of key details that have been leaked so far … Read more

This 3-day sale on 10 TB of storage can put an end to your cloud worries

Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 10TB Plan

TL; DR: Internxt’s 10TB Lifetime Plan replaces recurring storage subscriptions with private, encrypted cloud space you own forever for just $249.97 — but the sale ends on February 22. Most people don’t realize that they are paying for a subscription just to revisit their own life. Photos, videos, documents—they pile up until your phone hits … Read more

General Catalyst commits $5 billion to India over five years | TechCrunch

General Catalyst managing director and CEO Hemant Taneja

General Catalyst, a Silicon Valley-based venture firm with more than $43 billion in assets under management, has announced plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next five years, sharply expanding its push into the country’s startup ecosystem less than two years after merging with local venture firm Venture Highway. The commitment, which was … Read more

Ali Partovi’s Neo looks to upgrade the accelerator model with low dilution conditions | TechCrunch

Ali Partovi's Neo looks to upgrade the accelerator model with low dilution conditions | TechCrunch

For the most sought-after founders, the prestige of a top accelerator is increasingly confronted with giving up a significant ownership stake in their company. Ali Partovi, veteran investor and CEO of venture firm Neo, wants to offer the mentorship and community of one of the most elite accelerator programs — without forcing the best promising … Read more