Entering into the world of venture capital has never been easy, especially as a first-time fund manager. But it’s especially daunting right now. According to PitchBook data, firms raising their fourth fund “or later” captured a whopping 88.2% of U.S. VC fundraising dollars through the first three quarters of this…
Who could replace Jensen Huang? A highly unscientific list of possible successors
It’s almost inconceivable that Nvidia would fire its rock star CEO. Yet here we are, on the precipice of this happening. Over at Kalshi, Jensen Huang’s odds of surviving the week are sitting at a lowly 30%. Even though he built one of the world’s most valuable — and, many…
Jensen Huang accused of having another affair — with an Nvidia exec
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is already under investigation after having admitted to having an affair with a woman accused of being a Chinese spy. Now the New York Times is reporting that Huang is also suspected of having another extramarital affair, with a direct report of his at the company…
The unfolding Jensen Huang scandal: a timeline
Nvidia co-founder CEO Jensen Huang has never been as flashy or controversy-prone as AI leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman or SpaceXAI’s Elon Musk. Now, the 63-year-old industry kingpin has admitted that he cheated on his wife of 40 years in an affair that could have ramifications beyond Huang’s personal life…
The movie format that refuses to die despite streaming taking over
Hollywood has never been afraid to embrace new technology. For decades, filmmakers used practical effects to transport audiences to alien worlds or shock them with horrific frights. Movies like John Carpenter’s The Thing will stand as a testament to the artistic power and craftsmanship that go into creating production value…
Nvidia’s stock drops as board reportedly preps to oust CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia is reportedly planning to oust its co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang, who has led the company for the last 33 years, the Wall Street Journal reports. Sources told the newspaper that the Nvidia board is meeting as soon as Wednesday to determine Huang’s future at the company. On Sunday,…
My favorite DVD player is still going strong over 20 years later
Although I’ve largely moved on to 4K UHD Blu-ray discs for my viewing experience, that doesn’t mean I threw away all my DVDs. I still have quite a few of them, and I don’t want to just toss them out or donate them. I don’t really use them on my…
Meta is losing its longtime head of infrastructure
A key figure in Meta’s growth into a social media and tech industry powerhouse is leaving the company. Santosh Janardhan, the company’s longtime head of infrastructure and co-head of engineering, will be stepping down, Meta told TechCrunch. He will be replaced by Dave Brown, who joined the company as vice…
The M6 MacBook Pro is incredibly powerful, but not much has changed
While the star of the show at Apple’s “Pro and tell” event last month was undoubtedly its first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED display, Apple also announced another new MacBook that same week, which didn’t get nearly as much attention: a refreshed version of its entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro.…
Why the data center you dread might never even be built
The data center boom is running into serious real-world obstacles, from widespread local opposition and permitting delays to a scramble for electricity. Before those challenges even come into play, though, there’s a more basic problem: A lot of the projects being announced may never get built in the first place. With billions…