This startup will send 1,000 people’s ashes to space — affordably — in 2027
Started by an engineer who worked on the space shuttle program, and at Blue Origin, Space Beyond has a spot on a 2027 Falcon 9 flight.
January 2026
Integrating Rust and Python for Data Science
Python remains at the forefront data science, it is still very popular and useful till date. But on the other hand strengthens the foundation underneath. It becomes necessary where performance,…
Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: reports
The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.
TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck
The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.
TikTok finalizes deal to create new US entity and avoid ban
The deal ends a six-year long political saga that that started in 2020 when President Donald Trump tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman plans India visit as AI leaders converge in New Delhi: sources
Sam Altman is set for his first India visit in nearly a year.
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Register now to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass and get a second ticket at 50% off. This offer ends next week on January 30, or…
NVIDIA GH200 GPU Guide: Use Cases, Architecture & Buying Tips
Explore NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper superchip—architecture, AI use cases, benchmarks, and a decision guide for large-scale LLMs, HPC, and enterprise AI.
Using data to advance education for Iowa students
How can schools use data to make strategic improvements for students at all levels, from special education programming to high-level performance? For Bettendorf Community School District, data revealed new opportunities…
Top 5 Self Hosting Platform Alternative to Vercel, Heroku & Netlify
The best self hosting platforms that help developers deploy, scale, and turn their projects into production ready applications while avoiding the complexity of becoming a full time DevOps engineer.