How to get into a16z’s super-competitive Speedrun Learn how to stand out in Andreessen Horowitz’s Speedrun accelerator—one of tech’s hottest startup programs with a less than 1% acceptance rate. Business San Francisco: Andreessen Horowitz’s Speedrun startup accelerator is one of the hottest new programs in tech. Since launching in 2023, fewer than 1% of startups … Read more
Elon Musk’s X Violates US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, is accused of selling premium services to Iranian government officials, potentially violating US sanctions and amplifying state propaganda during protests. Politics San Francisco: Elon Musk has publicly criticized Iranian officials while his X platform may profit … Read more
Hollywood Stars Demand ByteDance Stop Seedance 2.0 Video Theft Hollywood studios are suing ByteDance over Seedance 2.0, an AI video tool they say copies their movies and characters without permission. Entertainment New York: Big movie companies are angry about a new computer tool called Seedance 2.0. This tool makes videos from written words. People in … Read more
How to Choose the Right TV in 2026 (and a Few We Like) Confused about TVs? Check out this guide to choose the right TV in 2026 plus our favorite picks. Technology TCL: Choosing a new TV can be hard. You might not find all the top models at your local store. Sony: When you … Read more
The Great Computer Science Exodus and Where Students Are Going Instead Computer science enrollment drops at UC campuses while AI programs surge, reflecting a major shift in tech education priorities. Education Santa Clara: Something strange is happening at University of California schools. Fewer students want to study computer science. Last year, CS enrollment dropped 6% … Read more
Here’s What It’s Like to Use TurboTax’s Mobile App to File Taxes on Your Own (2026) TurboTax’s mobile app offers free federal and state tax filing until February 28 for new users, with an easy interface and expert help options. Business Wired, California: I’ve used TurboTax to file my taxes for several years. It’s the … Read more
Homeland Security Sued Hundreds in Subpoenas for Anti-ICE Social Media Accounts Homeland Security is using subpoenas to unmask owners of social media accounts that criticize ICE, with tech companies sometimes complying. Politics Washington, D.C.: The Department of Homeland Security has been sending many subpoenas to tech companies. These subpoenas ask for the names of people … Read more
Best Kindle Accessories 2026 Cases Page Turners Stickers Top Kindle accessories include Moko case, PopSockets PopGrips, Strapsicle hand strap, and Lamicall holders for better reading comfort. Technology Santa Monica: Moko makes a soft Kindle case with nice details on the cover. It has both a kickstand and a strap so you can easily hold it … Read more
In a changed VC landscape, this exec is doubling down on overlooked founders Image Credits and Reference: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/14/stacy-brown-philpot-cherryrock-capital-vc/
Crypto-Funded Human Trafficking Spreads at Alarming Rate Crypto-based transactions for human trafficking rose 85% in 2025, with criminals using messaging apps to sell forced labor and sex workers openly. Crime Boston: Criminals are using cryptocurrency to buy and sell people in ways that are hard to stop. A company that tracks crypto payments found that … Read more