AI investments surged 62% to $110B in 2024 while startup funding declined 12%, says Dealroom
TechCrunch by Ingrid Lunden / Feb 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM//
Venture capitalists are gobbling up term sheets for startups peddling artificial intelligence, but they’re remaining picky when it comes to funding the wider spectrum of technology. According to new figures from analytics firm Dealroom, AI startups raised $110 billion last year, 62% more than the year before. At the same time, privately-backed companies (startups and […]
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The $97.4 billion bid by Elon Musk and his consortium to acquire OpenAI is likely a move to delay and complicate OpenAI’s growth and conversion to for profit. Sam and his board won’t take the offer but they will have to explain why in court. Other owners in the nonprofit will want a piece of ... Read more
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Paddington in Peru Paints by Numbers but Still Delights
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If you're tired of paying monthly for reliable cloud storage, the current pCloud offer is perfect for you. Enjoy 1 to 10TB of lifetime storage!
Allstate Says Almost All Its Communications About Insurance Claims Are Done With AI Now
47Futurism / 10h
Insurance company Allstate has revealed that almost all of the communications its reps send out to claimants are now written by AI, the Wall Street Journal reports . It's a surprising revelation, highlighting the significant role generative AI will play — and is already playing — in our daily lives. In other words, there's a growing chance an AI will be denying your insurance claim in the near fu
Elon Musk Offered to Buy OpenAI for an Absurd Amount of Money
63Lifehacker / 11h
After buying Twitter and taking a chief role in the Trump administration , the world’s richest man now has his sights set on a new target: tech industry darling OpenAI. In a move first reported on by The Wall Street Journal , Elon Musk apparently delivered a $97.4 billion bid to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI to the company's board on Monday morning. In addition to Musk, the offer has bac
Plaid working with Goldman Sachs on raising $300M to $400M in tender offer
TechCrunch / 11h
Plaid, a company that connects bank accounts to financial applications, is working with Goldman Sachs on a deal to allow early-stage investors and employees to sell existing shares, which will raise between $300 million and $400 million, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. The tender offer, as such deals are called, will likely value the company lower […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
Meta can turn your thoughts into words typed on a screen if you don't mind lugging a machine the size of a room around
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Meta is testing a machine that decodes brain signals into words typed into a computer. The brain-typing system is up to 80% accurate but nowhere near practical. The machine is a half-ton, costs $2 million, needs a shielded room, and even slight head movements disrupt the signal. Meta is showing off a machine capable of turning your thoughts into words typed on a screen, but don't expect to write
These are the investors funding Musk’s $97 billion OpenAI takeover attempt
28TechCrunch / 11h
As if Elon Musk doesn’t have enough going on, a consortium of investors led by him announced plans Monday for what appears to be a hostile takeover of OpenAI. The investor group offered nearly $97.4 billion to buy all of OpenAI’s assets and is “prepared to consider matching or exceeding higher bids,” it said in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
22 states sue to block new NIH funding policy—court puts it on hold
24Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Friday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a sudden change to how it handles the indirect costs of research—the money that pays for things like support services and facilities maintenance. These costs help pay universities and research centers to provide the environment and resources all their researchers need to get research done. Previously, these had been set through negotiat
United Airlines Redeye Diverts To Denver As Four Passengers Pin Down Man Demanding, ‘Where Are The Mormons?’
View from the Wing / 11h
A United Airlines passenger wound up restrained on board Sunday night’s redeye flight 1494 from San Francisco to Chicago O’Hare after this “big dude kept coming up the aisle towards the front of the plane” getting into “heated confrontations with the crew,” according to a passenger on board. At one point the man got within “an inch” of “their noses” and “eventually started yelling really loudly.”
NIH Funding Cuts Appear to Draw on Heritage Foundation Report That Blasts ‘DEI Staff’
100+Wired / 11h
In its notice outlining the large cut in university funding, the US National Institutes of Health seems to draw on a report from a conservative think tank that denounces the “political left.”
Challenger laptop brand says you can shove 26TB of superfast SSD storage in its laptop - and I want to know how they did it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Framework Laptop 16 dual M.2 adapters combine four drives for massive capacity PCIe Gen4 ensures faster data access and seamless multitasking Swappable components allow easy upgrades and extended usability Framework has announced its Laptop 16 device is now able to install up to 26TB of superfast Gen4 SSD storage. This boost in capacity is achieved by using a dual M.2 SSD adapter alongside high-c
Delta SkyMiles: Your complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. One of the most popular frequent flyer programs is Delta SkyMiles , the loyalty program of Delta Air Lines . TPG’s February 2025 valuations peg Delta SkyMiles at 1.2 cents apiece, and you can redeem them for flights, upgrades, hotels and more. You’ll typically get the most value from your miles if you snag one
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Win
Lifehacker / 12h
This week's biggest event was the Super Bowl. While the game was a snore-fest reminiscent of the lopsided Super Bowl blowouts of the past, the halftime show was nothing like the performances of 1980s Super Bowl favorites " Up with People. " If you compare the two performances (and you should), you'll see how far we have come as a society. Kendrick's jeans win the Super Bowl Super Bowl 2025 may ha
Elon Musk makes $97 billion bid for OpenAI, gets rejected
500+Mashable / 12h
A group of investors led by Elon Musk made a bid to buy out the leading artificial intelligence company, OpenAI . However, it appears that the offer has already been rejected. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal , Musk and his investor group submitted an unsolicited offer of $97.4 billion to acquire the nonprofit group that controls OpenAI. Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman both o
What Causes a Battery to Swell and How You Can Prevent It
How-To Geek / 12h
Battery swelling is one of those unexpected problems that can often catch us off guard. If left unaddressed, it can inflict serious internal damage to your device and is a safety hazard. But what causes this concerning issue, and what steps can you take to prevent it?
Anthony Mackie Hated a Huge Part of His Falcon and the Winter Soldier Cap Costume
200+Gizmodo / 12h
After The Falcon and the Winter Soldier , the Marvel star had some non-negotiable notes for his superhero outfit coming into Brave New World .
Is AI making us dumb?
TechCrunch / 12h
Researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University recently published a study looking at how using generative AI at work affects critical thinking skills. “Used improperly, technologies can and do result in the deterioration of cognitive faculties that ought to be preserved,” the paper states. When people rely on generative AI at work, their effort shifts […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Elon Musk Makes Huge Bid to Seize Control of OpenAI
91Futurism / 12h
Billionaire and White House advisor Elon Musk is leading a gigantic $97.4 billion bid to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reports . Musk's lawyer, Marc Toberoff, delivered the unsolicited offer to the ChatGPT maker's board of directors today, signaling a dramatic escalation in his years-long beef with the company he co-founded alongside CEO Sam Altman in 2015. Musk
Max unveils first look at Euphoria season 3, but I'm not excited about the hit show's long-awaited return
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Euphoria season 3 is now in production, with Max releasing a first-look image of Zendaya as Rue. There were many reasons why production was paused on the third season. The main cast is expected to return, but there are no official plot details yet. Max has released a first look image of Euphoria season 3 as production starts on the popular teen drama after a number of delays. But sorry, I'm just
American Express is bringing back Member Week for 2025 — here’s what you need to know
The Points Guy / 13h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. American Express cardholders will get a chance to enjoy a slew of special offers during American Express Member Week with a five-day event March 17-21. The last time American Express offered a Member Week event was October 2023, when we saw a cornucopia of cool experiences and statement credits with travel
No, the Latest iOS Update Won’t Give Starlink Access to Your iPhone
500+Gizmodo / 13h
The Starlink Satellite access that iPhone users see on iOS 18.3 is because of a new deal with T-Mobile.
I Tested Nvidia’s AI Tool for Making Your Webcam Better, and Oof
Lifehacker / 13h
When Nvidia introduced the free Nvidia Broadcast app in 2020, it promised to use the AI capabilities of RTX GPUs to boost the video and sound quality of users' recordings, presuming they had the right hardware. This could be useful when a laptop’s built-in webcam and microphones may not capture the best looking footage or the richest audio, and could potentially help streamers get by with a cheap
Delta’s Exacting Appearance Test Filters Out Flight Attendants Who Fail Detailed Instructions
View from the Wing / 13h
Delta made international headlines, having to tell candidates for flight attendant roles that they need to wear underwear when showing up for an interview . It turns out that the airline is doing a lot more judging by appearance at hiring events. Continue reading ...
AMD fast-tracks its most powerful AI GPU ever as it seeks to steal market sharefrom Nvidia's Blackwell B100 and B200
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
AMD MI355X features 288GB of HBM3E memory and delivers 8TB/sec bandwidth Instinct GPU sales surpassed $5 billion in 2024 Despite rapid growth and innovation, AMD’s production challenges persist AMD is set to bring forward the launch schedule of its Instinct MI355X GPU as it looks to bring the battle to Nvidia in the increasingly lucrative hardware market. Though the product was originally set for
4 Reasons I've Started Buying Stuff Through Temu
How-To Geek / 13h
Temu has exploded as a popular online shopping site all over the world, but at the same time has raised many concerns. I've been wary of using it myself, but over time I've become a regular customer, and there are a few key reasons why.
Elon Musk wants to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion
500+Engadget / 13h
Elon Musk has launched a $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI. The Wall Street Journal reports a group of investors led by Musk's xAI submitted an unsolicited offer to the company's board of directors on Monday. The group wants to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI's for-profit arm. When asked for comment, an OpenAI spokesperson pointed Engadget to an X post from CEO Sam Altman. "No th
Boeing Warns of Hundreds of Layoffs With NASA’s Moon Rocket in Limbo
50Gizmodo / 13h
The company cited "revisions to the Artemis program" as the reason behind the pending 400 job cuts.
Carta settles two more lawsuits that alleged sexual harassment and discrimination
TechCrunch / 13h
Carta, which previously faced scrutiny over its workplace environment, has settled two lawsuits filed by women who used to work there. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple Music adds a better-sounding Spatial Audio version of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show
TechCrunch / 13h
If you want to relive Kendrick Lamar’s headline-making Super Bowl halftime show, Apple Music just dropped a replay of the performance in its surround sound-like Spatial Audio. Because Apple currently sponsors the Super Bowl halftime show, the company has permission to republish these musical spectacles — but this is better than just a YouTube video […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
This Year’s Cruise Ship Season Is Off to a Vomit-Soaked Start
Gizmodo / 13h
There have already been seven outbreaks of gastrointestinal illnesses reported aboard ships that touch U.S. waters this year—well above the usual pace.
Apple patches iPhone exploit that allowed for ‘extremely sophisticated' attack
26Engadget / 13h
A new iPhone update patches a flaw that could allow an attacker to turn off a nearly seven-year-old USB security feature . Apple’s release notes for iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 say the bug, which allowed the deactivation of USB Restricted Mode, “may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.” The release notes describe the now-patched security
Elon’s DOGE Attack on Financial Watchdog Coincides With X Pursuit of Digital Wallet
1KGizmodo / 13h
Musk's effort to destroy a consumer watchdog agency is DOGE's latest effort.
Elon Musk-led team submits $97.4B bid for OpenAI
500+TechCrunch / 13h
A team of investors led by Elon Musk submitted a $97.6 billion bid to purchase OpenAI on Monday. The news comes by way of Musk’s lawyer, Marc Toberoff, who confirmed the reporting with The Wall Street Journal. The unsolicited bid is the latest escalation by Musk in his war with co-founder Sam Altman, with whom […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Bahamasair eyes Airbus A220 for deeper expansion into US and Latin America
26The Points Guy / 13h
Bahamasair is eyeing an order for new jets that could grow its fleet and expand nonstop flight opportunities to the island nation. “The main aircraft that we’re looking at is the Airbus [A]220,” Tracy Cooper, CEO of Bahamasair, said at the Routes Americas conference in Nassau, Bahamas, on Monday. The airline is considering an order for eight to 10 planes that would replace its four aging Boeing 7
Elon Musk Leads $97.4 Billion Bid to Control OpenAI
10KNYT > Technology / 13h
The billionaire is leading a group of investors in the unsolicited offer, which complicates the start-up’s plan to raise more money.
Tesla Driver Issues Warning After His Cybertruck Totals Itself on "Full Self-Driving" Mode
500+Futurism / 13h
The owner of a Tesla Cybertruck had a terrifying crash while using the carmaker's infamous "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) feature. In a now-viral thread on X-formerly-Twitter , Florida-based owner Jonathan Challinger "crashed into a curb and then a light post" after failing to "merge out of a lane that was ending." His vehicle "made no attempt to slow down or turn until it had already hit the curb." C
One of Elon Musk’s DOGE Staffers Used to Sell Ketamine Professionally
200+Futurism / 13h
As the staff of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) makes headlines for moving fast and breaking things , a deeper look into their backgrounds reveals that one used to hawk a drug the billionaire has a history of using . As the Washington Post reports , 36-year-old DOGE lackey Alexandra Beynon previously spent her days as head of engineering at the online ketamine therapy compa
The Anime Industry Needs to Stop Trying to Make Rurouni Kenshin a Thing Again
500+Gizmodo / 13h
Rurouni Kenshin is anime's exhibit A of separating the art from the artist.
I Made the Perfect Boiled Egg, According to Science
Lifehacker / 13h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Everyone has their opinion on how to make a perfectly boiled egg—is it boiled from a cold start, hot start, steamed, pressure-cooked, or sous vide? This argument will rage all the more feverishly as periodic cooking enters the fray. According to science, periodic cooking yields the perfect boiled egg. The test required two pots of water at differe
The Safe (and Unsafe) Flowers to Buy Your Valentine If They Have Pets
Lifehacker / 13h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Americans are predicted to spend a whopping 2.5 billion dollars on flowers this Valentine’s day. If you are one of the people who are considering such a gift to your paramour, you may want to stop for a moment and consider your beloved’s beloved: Many popular flower choices are toxic for dogs and cats. Here's what to know before you choose your bo
Everything the Department of Labor Actually Does
Lifehacker / 13h
The Department of Labor (DOL) is a critical federal agency that protects workers' rights, ensures workplace safety, and promotes employment opportunities across the United States. Around since 1913, the DOL is the latest government entity currently facing scrutiny from the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). On Friday, a federal judge declined to limit DOGE —which is not an o
OpenAI’s secret weapon against Nvidia dependence takes shape
Ars Technica - All content / 13h
OpenAI is entering the final stages of designing its long-rumored AI processor with the aim of decreasing the company's dependence on Nvidia hardware, according to a Reuters report released Monday. The ChatGPT creator plans to send its chip designs to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) for fabrication within the next few months, but the chip has not yet been formally announced. The Ope
After Trump killed a report on nature, researchers push ahead with release
37Ars Technica - All content / 13h
The first-ever National Nature Assessment—which was based on significant public feedback and strove to reveal how nature loss influences climate change and impacts humanity—may still see the light of day after the Trump administration abruptly ended the ambitious project. Researchers involved told The New York Times that the nature report was "too important to die" and that an "amazingly broad co
What you need to know about the T-Mobile Starlink mobile service
36Ars Technica - All content / 13h
T-Mobile yesterday announced more details of its new service powered by Starlink and said Verizon and AT&T customers can use the satellite offering, too. The standard price will be $15 a month as an add-on for T-Mobile customers, and $20 a month for people who don't have T-Mobile as their primary carrier. While we've written numerous articles about the Starlink/T-Mobile collaboration over the pas
Elon Musk Offers to Buy OpenAI for $97.4 Billion in Unsolicited Bid: Report
500+Gizmodo / 14h
The billionaire oligarch says he wants OpenAI to become a "safety-focused force for good."
Bose QuietComfort Headphones Just Hit Their Lowest Price of the Year for the First Time
89Gizmodo / 14h
Enjoy pro-level noise cancellation, amazing comfort, and up to 24 hours of playback time for just $250 at Amazon.
China’s BYD Adding ‘High-Level’ Self-Driving to Its Budget $10K Electric Car
100+Gizmodo / 14h
Isn't Tesla worth a trillion dollars because it's supposed to dominate in autonomy?
When can you downgrade your credit card?
The Points Guy / 14h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If the annual fee just came due for one of your travel rewards cards , you may find it difficult to justify the expense if you’re not getting enough value in return. If you can’t maximize the card’s benefits, earning rates or redemption opportunities, there may be an option besides paying the annual fee ,
Samsung spin-off wants to break away from the tyranny of 16:9 aspect ratio for displays
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 14h
Samsung subsidiary Solum showcases several 'bar' displays designed for nightlife and high-end retail spaces at ISE 2025 A network display interface (NDI) for streaming high-resolution video can handle up to 8K and 65-inch screens, and be used to deliver live AI assistance in retail Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) could allow retail businesses to compete with online stores in real time Solum, a digi
These Mistakes Can Let Other People Cancel Your Travel Booking
How-To Geek / 14h
Booking travel isn't usually done in a state of calm. You're trying to match the cheapest flights and hotel dates, juggle transport connections, and in the worst-case scenario, coordinate with a number of travel companions with different opinions. Amongst all of this, it's easy to make mistakes.
Apple’s New iPhone Update Fixes a Critical USB Security Flaw
How-To Geek / 14h
Apple released iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 today to fix a serious security problem related to USB Restricted Mode. This vulnerability could let someone bypass USB Restricted Mode on a locked device through a physical attack, which might allow access to the device's data.
Google expands NotebookLM Plus to individual users
46TechCrunch / 14h
Google has expanded NotebookLM Plus to users subscribed to the Google One AI Premium plan. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Tesla Over One Million Miles Per Year Runrate for Unsupervised Driving
Next Big Future / 14h
All 1500+ new Tesla cars drive from the Fremony factory to the loading docks every day. This is about 2000 miles per day of driving without a human driver. They could also drive from truck offloads to shipping lots in Austin, Shanghai, Berlin. It will move up from 2000 miles per day to 6000-20000 miles ... Read more
Disney’s Star Wars Lightsaber Experience Is Getting Its First Refresh
100+Gizmodo / 14h
Disneyland's Star Wars park is getting one of its first major story additions since the launch of Rise of the Resistance in 2019.
Guide to the 6-month passport rule — what is it?
1KThe Points Guy / 14h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you have an upcoming international trip, you need to check — and double check — your passport’s expiration date. Even if your passport doesn’t expire for several months, entry requirements differ from country to country. Most countries require at least six months of passport validity to grant a traveler entry. You
Astronomers Track a Runaway Star and Its Planet Traveling at Hyperspeed
200+Gizmodo / 14h
A super-Neptune orbiting a star is zipping through space at 1.2 million miles per hour—or potentially faster.
Bird cuts 120 jobs as part of ‘strategic realignment’
TechCrunch / 14h
Bird, formerly MessageBird, has cut 120 jobs — roughly one-third of its workforce — as the startup plans to realign its global operations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Android Users Can Now Reinstall TikTok From the TikTok Website
How-To Geek / 14h
TikTok is still missing from the Play Store and App Store, meaning that anyone who uninstalled the app on January 18th is effectively locked out. To alleviate this problem, the TikTok website is now distributing an APK for Android users.
5 Notes from the Big Paris A.I. Summit
26NYT > Technology / 14h
At times, Kevin Roose writes, it feels like he is watching policymakers on horseback trying to install seatbelts on a passing Lamborghini.
The Two Best Ways to Remove Rings From Your Bathtub
Lifehacker / 14h
If you want to give yourself some grace, you can see tub rings as a sign that you are a person who, at the very least, takes regular baths. Unfortunately, that doesn't make rings any less unappealing to behold. Getting rid of them, unfortunately, isn't exactly an easy task, but I've figured out the two best ways to get it done with the least amount of elbow grease. Why you have a tub ring Every t
Paul Gauguin Society cruise loyalty program: Everything you need to know
The Points Guy / 15h
South Pacific cruise specialist Paul Gauguin Cruises only operates one small ship, the 330-passenger Paul Gauguin, but it has a loyalty program worthy of a much bigger cruise brand. The Paul Gauguin Society, as it’s called, has multiple status tiers that come with such valuable perks as significant discounts on cruises, onboard spending credits and free onboard laundry service. What’s more, the P
FAA Confirms Aviation Chart Revisions: Gulf Of Mexico Now ‘Gulf Of America’, Mount McKinley Replaces Denali
View from the Wing / 15h
The FAA has renamed the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America.' The agency's data and charts will show this name change, along with a change fom Denali to Mount McKinley. Continue reading ...
Cybersecurity Experts Warn of DeepSeek Vulnerabilities as Governments Ban App
Gizmodo / 15h
An analysis of DeepSeek's mobile application by the firm NowSecure revealed the app was transmitting data unencrypted.
DVD-Audio Explained: The Forgotten Audiophile Format
How-To Geek / 15h
Before optical discs started their plunge in popularity, CDs were set to be replaced by the DVD-A format. A format that would take use beyond stereo music and push fidelity into the stratosphere—so what happened?
OpenAI spoke to government officials about its DeepSeek probe
22TechCrunch / 15h
OpenAI says it has spoken to government officials about its ongoing investigation into DeepSeek. The ChatGPT-maker previously claimed to have evidence that DeepSeek trained its AI models using improperly obtained data from OpenAI’s API. During a Bloomberg TV interview on Monday, OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer, Chris Lehane, said the company has talked with government […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
Elmos neutral Super Bowl tweet sparked internet backlash
34Mashable / 15h
Not even Elmo, the beloved Sesame Street puppet, is safe from the internet's ire. The little red monster got roasted for a tweet about the Super Bowl . Ahead of Sunday's big game, Elmo's X/Twitter account posted : "Elmo just hopes both teams have fun!" Seems innocuous enough, no? Not to the internet, apparently. Tweet may have been deleted There were countless posts demanding Elmo stop riding the
NVIDIA's RTX 5090 Power Cables Are Melting
How-To Geek / 15h
As much as NVIDIA technically downsized the RTX 5090, it's still consuming a lot of power. It has a crazy 575W TDP, almost as much as a whole computer could consume a decade ago. No one could've seen this coming: power cables are melting again this generation.
Thunderbolts‘ New Trailer Dropped a Big Tease for Its Actual Villain
200+Gizmodo / 15h
Our first look at Thunderbolts last year set up a big mystery around Lewis Pullman's character—and now our latest actually gives us an even bigger hint at what to expect from Marvel.
