OpenAI is limiting the release of its newest AI models to a “small group of trusted partners” at the behest of the U.S. government, the company said Friday. The next generation GPT-5.6 lineup includes Sol, its flagship model; Terra, a more balanced model for everyday use; and Luna, a faster,…

Nvidia has dominated the AI chip market for years, but the era of total dependence might be ending.   OpenAI just shared its plans to spice things up with Jalapeño, its custom inference chip built with Broadcom, joining Google, Apple, and SpaceX in a growing list of companies building their way out…

I’ve always been a big fan of the convenience and affordability that streaming sticks offer. You just plug one into your TV’s HDMI port, whether it’s a Fire TV Stick 4K Max or a Roku Streaming Stick 4K, and you’re streaming your favorite shows and movies in no time. For…

Tesla has settled a lawsuit connected to a fatal 2023 crash involving a vehicle using the company’s advanced driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving. Bloomberg was first to report on the settlement. Terms were not disclosed. The lawsuit was filed against Tesla and the driver by the daughter of…

Xprize Foundation founder Peter Diamandis has joined a growing list of tech executives who think that global surveillance is a good idea, saying, “[h]umans behave better when they’re being watched.” Diamandis shared his opinion in a post on X this week, and went much deeper on his beliefs on his…

Something I’ve talked about recently is the chase for perfection you’ll find in some quarters of the home theater community. I hope I’m wrong, but it feels like some enthusiasts are far more concerned with the “how” of watching something rather than the “what.” That problem isn’t unique to the…

Take a stroll around San Francisco and it won’t take long to spot an empty autonomous vehicle cruising the city’s streets, waiting to be hailed by a rider or heading off to a distant depot to be charged and cleaned. These deadhead miles — an industry term for miles driven…

Tonight is your last chance to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. Early Bird pricing ends today, at 11:59 p.m. PT, after which rates increase. Founders rarely scale alone. The fastest path to growth comes from learning from founders who’ve already done it, connecting with peers tackling…

Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon isn’t the only shop with deals. Walmart has a competing sale it calls, in a burst of creativity, “Walmart Deals.” Like Prime Day, Walmart’s sale features a range of deals on headphones, tablets, kitchen gear, and other tech. The best part is,…

Reports in Albanian media suggest the development company, Zvërnec South Adriatic Development, is controlled through a network of Dutch-registered entities, while the ultimate owners have not been revealed. The involvement of the Kastrati Group, Albania’s largest privately owned conglomerate, has also been reported, though its exact role is still unclear.…