Meta seeks to limit evidence in child safety case
Meta is set to go on trial in New Mexico for allegedly failing to protect minors. The company is requesting a broad swath of information not be allowed to be…
January 2026
Google now offers free SAT practice exams, powered by Gemini
Students can prompt Gemini by typing “I want to take a practice SAT test,” and the AI will provide them with a free practice exam. Gemini then analyzes the results,…
Former CEO of celeb fav gym Dogpound launches $5M fund to back wellness companies
Jenny Liu is a solo first-time GP looking to back underrepresented wellness founders.
Struggling fusion power company General Fusion to go public via $1B reverse merger
General Fusion’s merger with an acquisition company will net the company over $300 million. Just last year, the company ran into trouble raising money from other investors.
Waymo continues robotaxi ramp up with Miami service now open to public
Waymo is opening its driverless robotaxis to the public in Miami, starting with a 60-square-mile service area and plans to reach the airport “soon.”
Ireland proposes new law allowing police to use spyware
The Irish government announced that it wants to pass a law that would grant police more surveillance powers, such as using spyware to fight serious crime, while aiming to protect…
Google’s AI Mode can now tap into your Gmail and Photos to provide tailored responses
The company notes that AI Mode doesn’t train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. Instead, it trains on specific prompts and the model’s responses.
Open Notebook: A True Open Source Private NotebookLM Alternative?
Open Notebook is an open-source, AI-powered platform designed to help users take, organize, and interact with notes while keeping full control over their data.
Baretz+Brunelle Hires Dan Szabo to Lead Lex Fusion Labs
Just time for a quick one. Baretz+Brunelle (BB), a legal sector growth advisory firm, has launched LexFusion Labs. To lead the new venture BB has …
Under Armour says it’s ‘aware’ of data breach claims after 72M customer records were posted online
TechCrunch obtained a sample of the stolen data, which contained names, email addresses, dates of birth, and the user’s approximate geographic location. Under Armour confirmed some sensitive information was taken…