A new AI lab called Flapping Airplanes launched yesterday, and a Sequoia partner has an interesting take on why they stand out. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Tesla’s energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company
Energy storage products like the Megapack, Megablock, and Powerwall drove Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Spotify rolls out group chats
Spotify users can now share the podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks they’re listening to with up 10 people. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Apple’s new iPhone and iPad security feature limits cell networks from collecting precise location data
The new security feature makes it more difficult for police and malicious hackers to obtain a person’s precise location data from a cell phone company. Read more: Read More
El Paso Herald Post – Democrats Outline Three Demands to Avert Government Shutdown: One Wants to End “Show Me Your Papers” Enforcement
WASHINGTON, January 29, 2026: On Wednesday, the Democratic Party leadership unveiled the three demands they want to avert another federal shutdown. The Senate is expected to vote on funding legislation […] The…
Tech Crunch – Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling
When you’re walking around and navigating with Maps, you can now ask Gemini questions like “What neighborhood am I in?” or “What are top-rated restaurants nearby?” Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Black History Month events honor El Paso’s Black legacy
El Paso’s Black history stretches back more than a century, beginning in the late 1800s as Black families arrived with the expansion of the railroads, the U.S. military and early commercial development…
Tech Crunch – Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica
The child, whose age is not known, sustained minor injuries according to Waymo. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Upwind raises $250M at $1.5B valuation to continue building ‘runtime’ cloud security
The $250 million Series B was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and Picture Capital. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Apple hires iPhone camera app Halide’s co-founder for its design team
Halide also released a public preview of its up coming app Halide Mark III. Read more: Read More