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General Catalyst commits $5B to India over five years

General Catalyst commits $5B to India over five years

The pledge marks a sharp jump from General Catalyst's earlier $500 million–$1 billion India earmark.

Feb 20, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
Ali Partovi’s Neo looks to upend the accelerator model with low-dilution terms

Ali Partovi’s Neo looks to upend the accelerator model with low-dilution terms

Neo's new Residency program invests $750,000 in an uncapped SAFE for startups and provides a $40,000 no-strings-attached grant for college students.

Feb 20, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
Worst-Case Climate Scenario Would Irreversibly Damage Antarctica, Scientists Warn

Worst-Case Climate Scenario Would Irreversibly Damage Antarctica, Scientists Warn

A new study lays out the best- and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica. Which one becomes reality is entirely up to us.

Feb 20, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
New Research Shows AI Agents Are Running Wild Online, With Few Guardrails in Place

New Research Shows AI Agents Are Running Wild Online, With Few Guardrails in Place

And this research was conducted before OpenClaw unleashed a monster.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Google’s new Gemini Pro model has record benchmark scores — again

Google’s new Gemini Pro model has record benchmark scores — again

Gemini 3.1 Pro promises a Google LLM capable of handling more complex forms of work.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
Nvidia deepens early-stage push into India’s AI startup ecosystem

Nvidia deepens early-stage push into India’s AI startup ecosystem

Nvidia is working with investors, nonprofits, and venture firms to build earlier ties with India's fast-growing AI founder ecosystem.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
AI Agents Are Getting Better. Their Safety Disclosures Aren't

AI Agents Are Getting Better. Their Safety Disclosures Aren't

A study led by MIT researchers found that agentic AI developers seldom publish detailed information about how these tools were tested for safety.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Apple inks deal for IMAX screenings of live Formula 1 races

Apple inks deal for IMAX screenings of live Formula 1 races

Formula 1 has been receiving star treatment from Apple for awhile, and now the racing series will literally be getting even bigger. Apple is partnerin…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
Google Rolls Out Latest AI Model, Gemini 3.1 Pro

Google Rolls Out Latest AI Model, Gemini 3.1 Pro

Starting Thursday, Gemini 3.1 Pro can be accessed via the AI app, NotebookLM and more.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Meta's metaverse is going mobile-first

Meta's metaverse is going mobile-first

Meta is formally sectioning off Horizon Worlds, the closest thing it has to a metaverse, from its Quest VR platform, according to a new blog post from…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
The executive that helped build Meta’s ad machine is trying to expose it

The executive that helped build Meta’s ad machine is trying to expose it

Brian Boland spent more than a decade figuring out how to build a system that would make Meta money. On Thursday, he told a California jury it incenti…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
A Mystery Phone, Found in the Desert, Slowly Reveals Its Secrets

A Mystery Phone, Found in the Desert, Slowly Reveals Its Secrets

The Samsung phone had been lost for a decade. Then Katie Elkin found it.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Moonquakes: Understanding the Moon's Tectonic Forces Could Protect Future Astronauts

Moonquakes: Understanding the Moon's Tectonic Forces Could Protect Future Astronauts

Space agencies and companies looking to set up lunar outposts should build far away from seismic activity.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
The Pitt has a sharp take on AI

The Pitt has a sharp take on AI

Each episode of HBO's The Pitt features some degree of medical trauma that almost makes the hospital drama feel like a horror series. Some patients ar…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
Watch Phil Lord and Chris Miller Get Shaken About for ā€˜Project Hail Mary’

Watch Phil Lord and Chris Miller Get Shaken About for ā€˜Project Hail Mary’

The directors break down all 12 formats the new Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie will be released in, including 4DX.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Google Pixel 10A Specs vs. Pixel 9A, 8A, 7A: What's New in the $499 Phone

Google Pixel 10A Specs vs. Pixel 9A, 8A, 7A: What's New in the $499 Phone

Google's Pixel 10A includes lots of under-the-hood tweaks. Will you notice the difference? That depends on your previous phone.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Lawsuit: ChatGPT told student he was "meant for greatness"—then came psychosis

Lawsuit: ChatGPT told student he was "meant for greatness"—then came psychosis

"AI Injury Attorneys" target the chatbot design itself. A Georgia college student named Darian DeCruise has sued OpenAI, alleging that a recently depr…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Ars Technica
A $10K+ bounty is waiting for anyone who can unplug Ring doorbells from Amazon’s cloud

A $10K+ bounty is waiting for anyone who can unplug Ring doorbells from Amazon’s cloud

With Ring facing fierce backlash over its Search Party feature, a new program is challenging developers to move Ring doorbell footage off of Amazon's …

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
FBI says ATM ā€˜jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash

FBI says ATM ā€˜jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash

The FBI says hacks that trick ATMs into spitting out cash on demand are rising, with hundreds of attacks in the past year alone netting hackers millio…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec

At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec

As Snap readies the public release of its long-awaited VR glasses, one of the key executives on the project has left the company.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
Second and last chance for innovators to win scaling perks: Belden extends nomination window

Second and last chance for innovators to win scaling perks: Belden extends nomination window

Last day to nominate for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award has been extended through February 27. Don't miss your chance to win scaling perks…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
New NASA Chief Blames Prior Leadership for Botched Starliner Mission

New NASA Chief Blames Prior Leadership for Botched Starliner Mission

Jared Isaacman said the goal of maintaining multiple means of ISS access influenced decision-making when mission and crew safety should have been the …

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Trump Claims Obama Leaked Classified Intel When He Said Aliens Are Real

Trump Claims Obama Leaked Classified Intel When He Said Aliens Are Real

Lara Trump recently claimed the president already has a speech prepared on UFOs.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Cellebrite cut off Serbia citing abuse of its phone unlocking tools. Why not others?

Cellebrite cut off Serbia citing abuse of its phone unlocking tools. Why not others?

Cellebrite, which makes phone unlocking and hacking tools, stopped sales to countries that allegedly abused its tools. But after new allegations in Jo…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
Absolute Green Arrow Is a Horror-Fueled Billionaire Killer

Absolute Green Arrow Is a Horror-Fueled Billionaire Killer

DC's Absolute Universe expands with series following Green Arrow and Catwoman, plus the first-ever Absolute Universe event miniseries.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
NASA chief classifies Starliner flight as "Type A" mishap, says agency made mistakes

NASA chief classifies Starliner flight as "Type A" mishap, says agency made mistakes

"The most troubling failure revealed by this investigation is not hardware." NASA on Thursday announced it has formally classified the 2024 crewed fli…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Ars Technica
The Era of the $20,000 New Car Is Over

The Era of the $20,000 New Car Is Over

This is the first year no automaker is selling a new car for under $20,000 in the United States.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
KBIS 2026: Live Updates From the Final Day at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

KBIS 2026: Live Updates From the Final Day at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

It's the last day here at KBIS. Follow along for the final moments of the 2026 show.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026

The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2026

It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to s…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
Rubik’s WOWCube adds complexity, possibility by reinventing the puzzle cube

Rubik’s WOWCube adds complexity, possibility by reinventing the puzzle cube

Technology is a double-edged sword in the $399 Rubik's Cube-inspired toy. There’s something special about the gadget that "just works." Technology can…

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  Ars Technica
Google says its AI systems helped deter Play Store malware in 2025

Google says its AI systems helped deter Play Store malware in 2025

Google said it prevented 1.75 million bad apps from going live on Google Play during 2025, a figure that's down from previous years.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
10 Simple Tips to Speed Up Laundry Day and Save Money

10 Simple Tips to Speed Up Laundry Day and Save Money

Laundry day just got easier.

Feb 19, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech

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