Open source models are becoming more mainstream as enterprises, governments and startups alike rely on the promise of lower costs, more control, and more flexibility. But as increasingly capable models become more freely available, how do companies capture value? And with Chinese open models gaining ground, can American players keep…
Plex expands its free streaming lineup with 7 new live TV channels
There are plenty of free streaming platforms out there these days, including The Roku Channel, Tubi, JustWatchTV, and Pluto TV. However, one of my personal favorites to emerge over the past few years is Plex. For years, Plex was primarily known as a media server platform that allowed users to…
Waymo confirms it will split with Uber in January 2028
Waymo will officially split with Uber in the Austin and Atlanta markets starting in January 2028, co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana told Bloomberg News in a report published Wednesday. The robotaxi company will instead offer rides directly through its own smartphone app, like it does in other cities. Mawakana’s comments confirm reporting…
4 UHD discs that make Dolby Vision on your 4K TV screen shine
One of the big selling points of a 4K Blu-ray disc is the HDR support. HDR10 is the default option on these discs, and it’s something that helps the 4K discs stand head and shoulders above the Blu-ray discs and DVDs before it. On top of HDR10, some discs include…
Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion
Sequoia Capital posted a memo to X on Wednesday morning titled “The Sequoia of Tomorrow” that’s full of surprises. The firm has raised roughly $10 billion in new funds, it says. It is also closing its London office, shutting down its Arc accelerator and its Scouts program, merging its early-stage…
Your PS3 has an expiration date
If one console has really stood the test of time, it’s the PS3. Although it launched 20 years ago and has long since been succeeded by the PS4 and PS5, I’d argue it’s still going strong in 2026. Of course, the graphics aren’t up to par with newer consoles, but…
Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI
Google was met with swift backlash on Tuesday after it announced that schools using Google’s K-12 software will not be able to use Search unless they opt in to using AI tools. Chris Phillips, vice president for education at Google, told The New York Times that “Search and AI are…
Spend this weekend on the couch with these 7 streaming movies and shows
It’s the first week of November, and that means several must-see movies and TV shows are streaming this weekend. At the start of each month, multiple streaming services add dozens of popular titles to their digital libraries. So far, plenty of bona fide classics are now streaming for free on…
Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally
Barcelona-based smart TV operating system maker Titan OS has raised $46 million in new funding, consisting of both equity and debt, the company announced on Wednesday. The money comes from debt facilities provided by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, along with existing investors like Highland Europe and Mangrove Capital…
Founder Summit 2026: Doors open at 9 a.m. ET in Boston
Today at 9 a.m. ET, founders, investors, and startup leaders are gathering at SoWa Power Station in Boston for TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 for a full day dedicated to the strategies, insights, and connections that help startups scale faster and smarter. That is also when prices will increase to full…