Prolific fintech VC and QED Investors co-founder Frank Rotman says he will become partner emeritus by the end of 2025 and focus on launching his own startups (Mary Ann Azevedo/TechCrunch)

Nintendo is gearing up to release its latest console, Switch 2, following the success of the hit Switch console, which has sold over 150 million units since its launch in 2017. The Japanese gaming giant is facing high stakes as it aims to break the boom-bust cycle that has plagued the company for years, making the upcoming release crucial for its future success. With Switch 2, Nintendo must demonstrate its ability to follow up a...

OpenAI's new image generator, powered by the GPT-40 model, is now open to all users, previously only available to paying users of ChatGPT. Users on the free tier may have a limit on image generation, with CEO Sam Altman mentioning a maximum of three images per day. The tool gained popularity for creating images in the style of Studio Ghibli and was used to generate fake receipts, prompting OpenAI to take action against violations of...

OpenAI completed a $40 billion fund-raising deal led by SoftBank, bringing its valuation to $300 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies globally. The investment aims to advance A.I. technologies, with ChatGPT now used by 500 million people weekly. Plans to transition to a public benefit corporation face obstacles, including a rejected bid by Elon Musk to buy OpenAI's assets for $97 billion. Full Article

Over the past year, the use of fitness wearables has significantly enhanced my health journey by allowing me to track progress, monitor vitals, understand post-workout recovery, and stay motivated. The Amazon Spring Sale offers great deals on health trackers, including discounts on the Oura Ring 3, Apple Watch SE GPS, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Series 10. Additionally, the Core Body Sensor and Ultrahuman Ring Air are also on sale at Walmart. The...

Users of Nvidia's RTX 4000 and 3000 graphics cards are facing issues with black/blue screens of death and system instability, leading game developers to advise avoiding the latest drivers or rolling back to December's release due to crashes and performance problems in games like Inzoi and The First Berserker: Khazan. Developers like Krafton and Neople recommend using driver version 566.36 from December 2024 for the best gaming experience, highlighting widespread issues that have persisted since...

According to Asana, over two-thirds of UK companies struggle to scale AI usage, with a leadership bubble hindering broader dissemination of the technology. Senior leaders are more likely to be early adopters, while employee satisfaction with AI is often overlooked in favor of financial ROI. AI is primarily used for solo tasks rather than team collaboration, but tracking employee satisfaction can lead to more widespread adoption across all job levels. Asana recommends assessing team dynamics...