Author: Derek Walsh

Afroman won a case against police, went viral, and landed at a Bitcoin conference as a free-speech symbol — despite admitting he doesn’t fully understand crypto.

Meta’s Oversight Board says account bans lack due process and AI transparency, pushing the company to disclose when automated systems drive enforcement decisions.

TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield Top 20 selection process rewards preparation and product evidence — but every applicant gains access to networks and resources regardless of outcome.

Bartesian is offering 35% off its Professional Cocktail Maker, plus subscription discounts and free shipping on capsules. Here’s what the deal covers.

Nectar Social raises $30M Series A from Menlo Ventures’ Anthology Fund to expand its AI-powered marketing operating system platform.

DHS will test autonomous drones and ground vehicles streaming battlefield intelligence over 5G networks along the US-Canada border this fall.

Vapi achieves $500M valuation after Amazon Ring selects its AI voice platform over 40 rivals, with enterprise business growing 10-fold since early 2025.

Spotify launches lifetime listening recap showing total unique songs played, expanding beyond annual Wrapped with comprehensive musical analytics.

Online conspiracy networks quickly adapt COVID-era misinformation tactics to exploit hantavirus outbreak fears, promoting false flag theories and supplement sales.

Samsara develops AI that turns commercial vehicles into road condition sensors, detecting potholes and tracking deterioration rates for municipal planning.