Month: January 2026

Nvidia wants to be the Android of generalist robotics  Nvidia unveiled a full-stack robotics ecosystem at CES 2026, including foundation models, simulation tools, and hardware. It wants to be the default platform for robotics. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-wants-to-be-the-android-of-generalist-robotics/

Nvidia launches powerful new Rubin chip architecture Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang officially launched the company’s new Rubin computing architecture, which he described as the state of the art in AI computing. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-launches-powerful-new-rubin-chip-architecture/

Can a social app fix the ‘terrible devastation’ of social media? Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp have raised new funding for a social media app that helps users “plan with intention.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/04/can-a-social-app-fix-the-terrible-devastation-of-social-media/

DoorDash says it banned driver who seemingly faked a delivery using AI DoorDash seems to have confirmed a viral story about a driver using an AI-generated photo to lie about making a delivery. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/04/doordash-says-it-banned-driver-who-seemingly-faked-a-delivery-using-ai/

French and Malaysian authorities are investigating Grok for generating sexualized deepfakes France and Malaysia have joined India in condemning Grok for creating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/04/french-and-malaysian-authorities-are-investigating-grok-for-generating-sexualized-deepfakes/

Plaud launches a new AI pin and a desktop meeting notetaker Plaud is going after the likes of Granola to launch a desktop app that records online meetings Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/04/plaud-launches-a-new-ai-pin-and-a-desktop-meeting-notetaker/

Subtle releases ear buds with its noise cancelation models Subtle’s new $199 earbuds will also let you dictate in any app on desktop or phone Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/04/subtle-releases-ear-buds-with-its-noise-cancelation-models/

Flying around the moon and launching telescopes. What will happen in the space industry in 2026? In 2026, global government agencies and private companies are preparing dozens of missions — from astronauts flying around the Moon to launching new space telescopes and the first commercial orbital stations. This was reported

Tech billionaires cashed out $16 billion in 2025 as stocks soared Jeff Bezos led the way. The Amazon founder sold 25 million shares for $5.7 billion in June and July, right around the time he was getting hitched to Lauren Sanchez in Venice. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/03/tech-billionaires-cashed-out-16-billion-in-2025-as-stocks-soared/

California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/03/california-residents-can-use-new-tool-to-demand-brokers-delete-their-personal-data/