Boston Dynamics’s next-gen humanoid robot will have Google DeepMind DNA
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/boston-dynamicss-next-gen-humanoid-robot-will-have-google-deepmind-dna/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/boston-dynamicss-next-gen-humanoid-robot-will-have-google-deepmind-dna/
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Boston Dynamics' next-gen humanoid robot will have Google DeepMind DNA | TechCrunch
Google's AI research lab is working with Boston Dynamics to make Atlas act more like a human.
Nvidia launches Alpamayo, open AI models that allow autonomous vehicles to ‘think like a human’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-launches-alpamayo-open-ai-models-that-allow-autonomous-vehicles-to-think-like-a-human/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-launches-alpamayo-open-ai-models-that-allow-autonomous-vehicles-to-think-like-a-human/
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Nvidia launches Alpamayo, open AI models that allow autonomous vehicles to 'think like a human' | TechCrunch
Nvidia unveiled Alpamayo at CES 2026, which includes a reasoning vision language action model that allows an autonomous vehicle to think more like a human and provide chain-of-thought reasoning.
Nvidia launches powerful new Rubin chip architecture
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-launches-powerful-new-rubin-chip-architecture/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-launches-powerful-new-rubin-chip-architecture/
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Nvidia launches powerful new Rubin chip architecture | TechCrunch
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.
Nvidia wants to be the Android of generalist robotics
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-wants-to-be-the-android-of-generalist-robotics/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-wants-to-be-the-android-of-generalist-robotics/
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Nvidia wants to be the Android of generalist robotics | TechCrunch
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.
This is Uber’s new robotaxi from Lucid and Nuro
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/this-is-ubers-new-robotaxi-from-lucid-and-nuro/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/this-is-ubers-new-robotaxi-from-lucid-and-nuro/
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This is Uber's new robotaxi from Lucid and Nuro | TechCrunch
The production-intent version, unveiled at CES 2026 on Monday, will be an exceptionally roomy entry into the growing robotaxi market later this year.
Microsoft’s Nadella wants us to stop thinking of AI as ‘slop’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/microsofts-nadella-wants-us-to-stop-thinking-of-ai-as-slop/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/microsofts-nadella-wants-us-to-stop-thinking-of-ai-as-slop/
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Microsoft's Nadella wants us to stop thinking of AI as 'slop' | TechCrunch
Nadella wants us to think of AI as a human helper instead of a slop-generating job killer. New data for 2026 indicates he could be right.
Insight Partners sued by former vice president Kate Lowry
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/insight-partners-sued-by-former-vice-president-kate-lowry/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/insight-partners-sued-by-former-vice-president-kate-lowry/
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Insight Partners sued by former vice president Kate Lowry | TechCrunch
Insight Partners sued by former vice president Kate Lowry.
AMD unveils new AI PC processors for general use and gaming at CES
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/amd-unveils-new-ai-pc-processors-for-general-use-and-gaming-at-ces/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/amd-unveils-new-ai-pc-processors-for-general-use-and-gaming-at-ces/
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AMD unveils new AI PC processors for general use and gaming at CES | TechCrunch
AMD announced the latest version of its AI-powered PC chips designed for a variety of tasks, from gaming to content creation and multitasking.
Narwal adds AI to its vacuum cleaners to monitor pets and find jewelry
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/narwal-adds-ai-to-its-vacuum-cleaners-to-monitor-pets-and-find-jewelry/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/narwal-adds-ai-to-its-vacuum-cleaners-to-monitor-pets-and-find-jewelry/
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Narwal adds AI to its vacuum cleaners to monitor pets and find jewelry | TechCrunch
Narwal's new robo vacuum cleaner switches to quiet mode near a baby's crib.
Amazon’s Ring doorbells get fire alerts, an app store and new sensors
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/amazons-ring-doorbells-get-fire-alerts-an-app-store-and-new-sensors/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/amazons-ring-doorbells-get-fire-alerts-an-app-store-and-new-sensors/
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Amazon's Ring doorbells get fire alerts, an app store, and new sensors | TechCrunch
The new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality.
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Meta pauses international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/meta-pauses-international-expansion-of-its-ray-ban-display-glasses/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/meta-pauses-international-expansion-of-its-ray-ban-display-glasses/
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Meta pauses international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses | TechCrunch
Meta had originally planned to launch the glasses in France, Italy, Canada, and the U.K. in early 2026.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/commonwealth-fusion-systems-installs-reactor-magnet-lands-deal-with-nvidia/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/commonwealth-fusion-systems-installs-reactor-magnet-lands-deal-with-nvidia/
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia | TechCrunch
The fusion power frontrunner said that construction on its Sparc reactor was proceeding as planned. Meanwhile, it's building a digital twin to help dial it in.
Threads is developing in-message games
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/threads-is-developing-in-message-games/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/threads-is-developing-in-message-games/
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Threads is developing in-message games | TechCrunch
Launching in-message games would give Threads an edge over competitors like X and Bluesky, which don’t offer built-in games.
Founder of spyware maker pcTattletale pleads guilty to hacking and advertising surveillance software
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/founder-of-spyware-maker-pctattletale-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-and-advertising-surveillance-software/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/founder-of-spyware-maker-pctattletale-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-and-advertising-surveillance-software/
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Founder of spyware maker pcTattletale pleads guilty to hacking and advertising surveillance software | TechCrunch
Bryan Fleming, the founder of hacked stalkerware company pcTattletale, pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to the running of his now-defunct Michigan-based spyware company.
LMArena lands $1.7B valuation four months after launching its product
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/lmarena-lands-1-7b-valuation-four-months-after-launching-its-product/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/lmarena-lands-1-7b-valuation-four-months-after-launching-its-product/
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LMArena lands $1.7B valuation four months after launching its product | TechCrunch
LMArena, which started as a UC Berkeley research project, has raised about $250 million total and become a unicorn in about seven months.
Intel is building a handheld gaming platform including a dedicated chip
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/intel-is-building-a-handheld-gaming-platform-including-a-dedicated-chip/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/intel-is-building-a-handheld-gaming-platform-including-a-dedicated-chip/
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Intel is building a handheld gaming platform including a dedicated chip | TechCrunch
Intel has been building chips designed for gaming PCs for years but the company is now moving into handheld devices too.
xAI says it raised $20B in Series E funding
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/xai-says-it-raised-20b-in-series-e-funding/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/xai-says-it-raised-20b-in-series-e-funding/
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xAI says it raised $20B in Series E funding | TechCrunch
Nvidia is among the many investors, but xAI has not disclosed if these investments come in the form of equity or debt.
Mobileye acquires humanoid robot startup Mentee Robotics for $900M
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/mobileye-acquires-humanoid-robot-startup-mentee-robotics-for-900m/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/mobileye-acquires-humanoid-robot-startup-mentee-robotics-for-900m/
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Mobileye acquires humanoid robot startup Mentee Robotics for $900M | TechCrunch
Mentee Robotics was co-founded by Mobileye president Amnon Shashua.
A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food delivery app turned out to be AI-generated
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/a-viral-reddit-post-alleging-fraud-from-a-food-delivery-app-turned-out-to-be-ai-generated/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/a-viral-reddit-post-alleging-fraud-from-a-food-delivery-app-turned-out-to-be-ai-generated/
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A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food delivery app turned out to be AI-generated | TechCrunch
When fake content goes viral, the damage has already been done, even if the post is debunked.
Wearable health devices could generate a million tons of e-waste by 2050
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/wearable-health-devices-could-generate-a-million-tons-of-e-waste-by-2050/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/wearable-health-devices-could-generate-a-million-tons-of-e-waste-by-2050/
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Wearable health devices could generate a million tons of e-waste by 2050 | TechCrunch
The most surprising part is that the plastic isn't the biggest problem.
CES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia’s debuts to AMD’s new chips to Razer’s AI oddities
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/ces-2026-everything-revealed-from-nvidias-debuts-to-amds-new-chips-to-razers-ai-oddities/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/ces-2026-everything-revealed-from-nvidias-debuts-to-amds-new-chips-to-razers-ai-oddities/
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CES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia’s debuts to AMD’s new chips to Razer’s AI oddities | TechCrunch
CES 2026 is in full swing in Las Vegas, with the show floor open to the public after a packed couple of days occupied by press conferences