Month: January 2026

How Sequoia-backed Ethos reached the public market while rivals fell short

How Sequoia-backed Ethos reached the public market while rivals fell short The profitable life-insurance platform was one of the first major tech companies to test the 2026 public markets. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/how-sequoia-backed-ethos-reached-the-public-market-while-rivals-fell-short/

The iPhone just had its best quarter ever

The iPhone just had its best quarter ever Growth in regions like China and India are credited with pushing Apple’s phone sales higher than ever. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/the-iphone-just-had-its-best-quarter-ever/

Guys, I don’t think Tim Cook knows how to monetize AI

Guys, I don’t think Tim Cook knows how to monetize AI One intrepid Morgan Stanley analyst dared to ask how Apple will make money on its AI investments. The answer will not shock you. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/guys-i-dont-think-tim-cook-knows-how-to-monetize-ai/

Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI in talks to merge, according to reports

Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI in talks to merge, according to reports This merger would bring the Grok chatbot, Starlink satellites, and SpaceX rockets together under one corporation. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/elon-musk-spacex-tesla-xai-merger-talks-ipo-reuters/

Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $50B in OpenAI

Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $50B in OpenAI If a deal materializes, it would mean Amazon is backing competing startups in the race for AI supremacy. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/amazon-is-reportedly-in-talks-to-invest-50-billion-in-openai/

Voyager Ventures closes $275M Fund II, reaching $475M in AUM

Voyager Ventures closes $275M Fund II, reaching $475M in AUM Voyager Ventures has closed a $275 million Fund II. With this fund, Voyager now manages $475 million across North America and Europe.  The firm invests in technologies that modernise the base layer of the economy, spanning energy production and distribution,