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Tech's Gay Networks Support Each Other's Success
Global NewsFeb 20

Tech's Gay Networks Support Each Other's Success

A new Wired investigation reveals how gay men in Silicon Valley have built powerful support networks that mirror other professional groups. The story celebrates mentorship while examining where networking meets ethical concerns.

TechCrunch2 min read
D-Matrix Raises $500M to Make AI Run on Less Power
VideosFeb 19

D-Matrix Raises $500M to Make AI Run on Less Power

A Silicon Valley chip company is tackling one of AI's biggest problems: the massive amount of energy needed to power it. D-Matrix has raised nearly $500 million to build chips that could make AI faster, cheaper, and far more sustainable.

YourStory India2 min read
Ex-TaskRabbit CEO Launches VC Fund for Overlooked Founders
SolutionsFeb 15

Ex-TaskRabbit CEO Launches VC Fund for Overlooked Founders

While Silicon Valley chases billion-dollar AI deals, former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot is backing entrepreneurs that bigger firms ignore. Her new fund Cherryrock Capital proves there's another path to venture success.

TechCrunch3 min read
Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids
SolutionsFeb 12

Nonprofit B612 Foundation Shields Earth From Asteroids

A Silicon Valley nonprofit is working to protect our planet from dangerous asteroid impacts through research, education, and global cooperation. Since 2002, the B612 Foundation has been advancing asteroid detection and deflection strategies while teaching the world about these cosmic threats.

Space.com3 min read
Indian Founders Now Outperform Silicon Valley Returnees
SolutionsFeb 11

Indian Founders Now Outperform Silicon Valley Returnees

Homegrown Indian tech entrepreneurs are building more successful startups than returning NRIs, flipping decades of conventional wisdom. Deep local knowledge is beating global experience in India's maturing startup ecosystem.

Google News - India Startup Success2 min read
Two Indian Villages Launch Startup Communities for Youth
InnovationFeb 8

Two Indian Villages Launch Startup Communities for Youth

Rural India is getting its own Silicon Valley moment. Two villages in Tamil Nadu just opened startup communities that give young entrepreneurs free funding and mentorship to turn their ideas into real businesses.

The Hindu2 min read
Tech Billionaires Pay $7K Each for Super Bowl Seats
Acts of KindnessFeb 8

Tech Billionaires Pay $7K Each for Super Bowl Seats

Silicon Valley's biggest names are flooding this Sunday's Super Bowl in their own backyard, with tickets averaging $7,000. A top venture capitalist joked they're the kids "picked last in gym class" now paying big to sit with the jocks.

TechCrunch2 min read
3 African Startups Solving Real Problems With Tech
InnovationFeb 6

3 African Startups Solving Real Problems With Tech

African entrepreneurs are building cloud infrastructure, payment systems, and booking platforms designed specifically for local challenges. These aren't copycat ideas—they're homegrown solutions addressing problems Silicon Valley never considered.

TechCabal2 min read
Indian EV Maker Beat Tesla to Battery Breakthrough
InnovationFeb 5

Indian EV Maker Beat Tesla to Battery Breakthrough

Ola Electric has been using advanced dry electrode battery technology since 2024, putting hundreds of thousands of cells on roads before Tesla's recent announcement. The breakthrough shows clean energy innovation is thriving beyond Silicon Valley.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
New York Launches Robotics Hub With 160+ Startups
InnovationFeb 3

New York Launches Robotics Hub With 160+ Startups

New York just became a major player in robotics innovation with the launch of New York Robotics, a nonprofit uniting over 160 startups across the region. The move positions the Big Apple alongside Silicon Valley and Boston as a global center for cutting-edge robot technology.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
NYC Launches Robotics Hub with 160+ Startups
InnovationFeb 2

NYC Launches Robotics Hub with 160+ Startups

New York City just officially launched New York Robotics, a nonprofit connecting over 160 robotics startups across the region with investors, researchers, and industry leaders. The move positions NYC alongside Boston and Silicon Valley as a major global robotics innovation center.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Coffee Beats Microdosing LSD for Depression Treatment
Health & WellnessFeb 1

Coffee Beats Microdosing LSD for Depression Treatment

A major clinical trial found that caffeine worked better than tiny doses of LSD for treating depression, challenging years of Silicon Valley hype. The research suggests microdosing's benefits may be mostly placebo effect.

Ars Technica2 min read
Tech Workers Push 1,000 Signatures Against ICE Raids
Acts of KindnessJan 31

Tech Workers Push 1,000 Signatures Against ICE Raids

Over 1,000 tech employees signed an open letter asking Silicon Valley leaders to publicly oppose ICE operations in American cities. The grassroots movement marks a potential shift after years of tech worker silence.

Wired2 min read
New York Launches Robotics Hub With 160 Startups
InnovationJan 30

New York Launches Robotics Hub With 160 Startups

New York just became a major robotics powerhouse with 160 startups officially joining a nonprofit hub that's connecting innovators across the Tri-State area. The city is stepping up to compete with giants like Boston and Silicon Valley in the race to build the future.

The Robot Report3 min read
India Teaching Google How AI Works in 247M Classrooms
Daily MixJan 29

India Teaching Google How AI Works in 247M Classrooms

Google is learning its biggest lessons about education AI not from Silicon Valley, but from India's 247 million students. The country has become the world's top testing ground for making classroom technology actually work at massive scale.

TechCrunch3 min read
Idaho Tech Firm Hits 10 Years in Former Mining Town
InnovationJan 28

Idaho Tech Firm Hits 10 Years in Former Mining Town

A tech company founded in Wallace, Idaho, just celebrated a decade of success, proving innovation can flourish far from Silicon Valley. Gravis Tech now employs 12 people across the West while staying rooted in a small community.

Google: innovation technology3 min read