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Cloud Computing
CoreWeave, the fast-growing provider of cloud servers for AI model training, announced on Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire OpenPipe, a two-year-old Y Combinator–backed startup specializing in reinforcement learning tools for enterprise AI development. The acquisition underscores CoreWeave’s strategy to move further up the AI
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After more than a decade of requests, Instagram has finally launched an official iPad app, giving users a proper large-screen experience instead of relying on the iPhone app or the web version. A Big-Screen Experience The new iPad app opens directly to the Reels screen, letting users scroll through short
Quantum Computing
Nearly 80 years after hosting the world’s first atomic bomb tests, New Mexico is aiming to shape another transformative technology: quantum computing. The state announced plans Tuesday to invest $315 million into quantum companies, fabrication facilities, and infrastructure, including a quantum network to connect labs and businesses. Building a
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Fizz, the anonymous social app for college students, is moving into grocery delivery thanks to a new partnership with Gopuff, the company told TechCrunch. The integration will allow students to order everything from late-night snacks to weekly groceries directly within the Fizz app, with delivery times as fast as 15
Transportation
Waymo is widening its footprint in the U.S. with the addition of Denver, Colorado, and Seattle, Washington to its testing map. Starting this week, the company will deploy both its Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs and Zeekr robotaxi vans in the two cities. Initially, the vehicles will be human-driven as
Quantum Computing
IQM Quantum Computers, a university spinout based in Finland, has joined the ranks of unicorns after closing a $300+ million Series B round led by Ten Eleven Ventures, a U.S. investment firm specializing in cybersecurity. The raise brings IQM’s total funding to date to around $600 million, solidifying
E-commerce
Amazon is deepening its investment in artificial intelligence with the launch of Lens Live, a new real-time visual search feature for its shopping app. Announced Tuesday, Lens Live builds on Amazon Lens — the company’s existing image-based product discovery tool — by allowing customers to instantly identify and shop items they
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI announced Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire Statsig, a product testing and experimentation startup, in a $1.1 billion all-stock deal. The acquisition brings on Statsig’s founder and CEO, Vijaye Raji, who will join OpenAI as its new Chief Technology Officer of Applications. The deal, one of
Finance
Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer Klarna is moving forward with a long-anticipated public debut, announcing plans to raise up to $1.27 billion in a New York Stock Exchange listing that could value the company at up to $14 billion. Details of the Offering According to Klarna’s
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Instagram has begun testing a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for Reels, the company confirmed to TechCrunch this week. The experimental feature allows users to play Reels in a small, floating window while continuing to use other apps, opening the door for true multitasking. How It Works The PiP feature was first
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
WordPress is taking its first major step into AI-powered web development with the introduction of Telex, a new experimental tool designed to help users generate custom WordPress blocks using simple text prompts. The tool was unveiled last week by CEO Matt Mullenweg during his keynote at WordCamp US 2025 in
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company best known for its Claude models, has closed a landmark $13 billion Series F funding round, pushing its post-money valuation to $183 billion. The company says the fresh capital will be used to scale enterprise adoption, deepen AI safety research, and fuel international expansion. Investor