Elon Musk's dispute with OpenAI and Microsoft makes headlines, while US AI startups secured substantial funding in 2025, and VCs are keenly investing in AI security. The metaverse's decline is noted amidst AI's rise, and BioticsAI received FDA approval for its AI-powered fetal ultrasound product, as some experience burnout from AI coding agents.
NASA's Artemis II rocket made its way to the launch pad for upcoming tests, while the global race to construct a super-large ground telescope narrows down to two primary contenders.
The long-awaited Marathon game is set to launch on March 5, while Microsoft's approach to ad-supported Xbox game streams is criticized for a perceived lack of innovation.
A potential M5 MacBook Pro refresh is anticipated due to current model shipping delays, and Asus is stepping back from its smartphone business to focus on AI applications.
Veronika, a tool-using cow, challenges previous understandings of animal cognition by using sticks to scratch herself.
TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200 looks ahead to 2026, inviting new applications for its global pitch competition.