Addictive, AI-enabled tablets are taking over, and also, Woody is balding in the new Toy Story movie, out June 19. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Dark money fuels attack ads in final stretch of Texas’ U.S. Senate primaries
The latest campaign finance reports show big-money interests are heavily invested in the Texas primaries — but unwilling to reveal their identities at a critical juncture of the race. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Man arrested for $23K in unpaid child support, Constable says
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 39-year-old man who was wanted for failing to pay child support was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 19, according to the El Paso County Constable’s Office. The…
Tech Crunch – Meta’s metaverse leaves virtual reality
Meta said it’s shifting focus for Horizons Worlds to be “almost exclusively mobile” and that it will separate its Quest VR platform from the virtual world. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Lucid Motors slashes 12% of its workforce as it seeks profitability
The layoffs affect hundreds of full-time workers in the US, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Prepare for pitch battle: Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open
Nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Pitch at Disrupt 2026 in October in front of top VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. Nominate your startup or for one that’s deserving. Read more: Read…
Tech Crunch – AI’s promise to indie filmmakers: faster, cheaper, lonelier
AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated content. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Peak XV raises $1.3B, doubles down on AI as global VC rivalry in India heats up
Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Supreme Court strikes down bulk of Trump’s tariffs
The Supreme Court cast aside the bulk of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs Friday, obliterating a canon of his economic strategy in ruling that his use of an emergency statute to remake global…
Tech Crunch – TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Super Early Bird rates end in 1 week
The lowest ticket rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends next Friday, February 27. Save up to $680 on your pass. Register now before prices increase. Read more: Read More