Photo by Keefikus on Unsplash What happens when one of the minds behind OpenAI sets his sights on the human brain? We might be about to find out. Sam Altman, the CEO behind OpenAI and one of the leading voices in artificial intelligence, is reportedly helping launch a new startup called Merge Labs. According to […]
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Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash When OpenAI announced GPT-5 last week, I thought finally, one AI model to rule them all. The company promised a simpler, smarter ChatGPT experience with GPT-5 acting like a router. You’d ask a question, and the system would automatically pick the best model to answer — fast, easy, frictionless.
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Photo by Stefan Lehner on Unsplash Indian startup Ultraviolette just secured $21 million in new funding — and they’re not keeping it local. With fresh backing from TDK Corporation, the Bengaluru-based company is accelerating its global ambition: premium electric motorcycles made in India, but built for the world. From Bengaluru to Europe, and Beyond I’ve
Image by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash In a world where you can get groceries, smartphones, and even gaming consoles delivered in minutes, it was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to apply that same speed to housework. Pronto did it. And investors noticed — fast. Back in May 2025, Pronto raised
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Photo by Grace Galligan on Unsplash Lagos-based food delivery startup Chowdeck just landed $9 million in fresh funding. If you’re not familiar, this is one of the rare companies that’s profitable — yes, profitable — in a sector known for burning cash. Even more impressive? They’re doing it in Nigeria and Ghana, where food delivery
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Photo by sippakorn yamkasikorn on Unsplash Imagine you’re walking through a parking lot. You jot down a car’s VIN from the windshield. A few minutes later, you’ve got access to the owner’s personal data — and, with a few clicks, you could unlock their car. Sounds like a thriller movie plot, right? Except it’s not
Photo by Moritz Kindler on Unsplash If you’ve ever gotten a sketchy text saying you owe a toll or missed a delivery, you’re not alone. And chances are, you were a target of one of the most relentless scam operations in recent years. These aren’t just annoying texts. They’re scammers posing as legit services—postal companies,
Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-5, landed with high expectations—and a few missteps that got people talking. From users calling it “dumber” than before to a now-infamous botched chart during the launch, things didn’t go exactly as planned. But CEO Sam Altman isn’t hiding from the hiccups. In fact, he’s answering
Photo by omid armin on Unsplash Fake journalists, phishing attempts, and suspicious interviews — here’s what you need to know to protect your company from an unsettling new scam making its way through the tech world. Imagine this: You’re a startup founder or a comms lead, and you get an email from a TechCrunch reporter
Photo by nina . on Unsplash Just over a year after joining xAI, Robert Keele is stepping away from his role as head of legal — trading startup chaos for toddler cuddles. Keele announced his departure this week on both X and LinkedIn, saying it’s time to focus on his two young kids. “I love
