AI boom strains venture capital’s unwritten rule against backing rivals
The unwritten venture capital rule that a firm should not back two direct competitors is being strained by the AI boom, according to the partners of Benchmark speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt.
» readTesla's Roadster 2 Takes a Brief Hop, but Flying Car Faces Major Regulatory Hurdles
A version of Tesla's new Roadster 2 sports car was demonstrated at SpaceX's rocket development testing facility on Thursday, where it awkwardly flew a few dozen feet.
» readFrom Corporate to Co-op: A Chromium Developer Compares Google and Igalia
Sharon Yang, a Chromium developer who previously worked at Google and now works at Igalia, presented her experiences at both companies during the final day of FOSSY 2026.
» readTesla Reveals Next-Gen Roadster With Stunts and Reservations
The next-generation Tesla Roadster was unveiled during a presentation featuring dramatic car stunts, as reported by the automaker. Reservations for the vehicle are now open to the public.
» readMan blocks delivery robots on streets, says he is fighting job losses
A San Francisco resident named Marvin said he has been protesting delivery robots by standing in front of them and preventing them from moving forward. He stated that he knows the robots are taking the jobs of human delivery workers.
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