Exclusive: Climactic launches hybrid fund to get startups through the ‘valley of death’ | TechCrunch

Exclusive: Climactic launches hybrid fund to get startups through the ‘valley of death’ | TechCrunch

It’s a challenge every startup faces: They’ve made a prototype and proven the thing works, but now have to sell the product and produce enough to get past the “valley of death” that kills so many companies. “They are chicken and egg stuck,” Josh Felser, co-founder and managing partner of early-stage venture firm Climactic, told TechCrunch. The hurdle is particularly …

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Netflix is adapting the board game Ticket to Ride

Netflix is adapting the board game Ticket to Ride

Netflix has been in the game adaptation business for a while now, but until recently most of its attention had been on adapting video games. That’s still very much happening, but the streaming giant is also now buying up rights for board game IP too, with the latest being Asmodee’s Ticket to Ride. Netflix will look to greenlight a number …

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Anthropic releases Sonnet 4.6 | TechCrunch

Anthropic releases Sonnet 4.6 | TechCrunch

Anthropic has released a new version of its midsized Sonnet model, keeping pace with the company’s four-month update cycle. In a post announcing the new model, Anthropic emphasized improvements in coding, instruction-following, and computer use. Sonnet 4.6 will be the default model for Free and Pro plan users. The beta release of Sonnet 4.6 will include a context window of …

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WordPress adds an AI assistant

WordPress adds an AI assistant

Web designers of the world: The Automattic-owned WordPress.com is further embracing AI on its platform. On Tuesday, it expanded its one-off AI site builder into a persistent AI assistant for editing and media creation. In the site editor, the AI assistant can help with site-wide structure and design choices. For example, you can ask the chatbot to “give me more …

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Mistral AI buys Koyeb in first acquisition to back its cloud ambitions | TechCrunch

Mistral AI buys Koyeb in first acquisition to back its cloud ambitions | TechCrunch

Mistral AI, the French company last valued at $13.8 billion, has made its first acquisition. The OpenAI competitor has agreed to buy Koyeb, a Paris-based startup that simplifies AI app deployment at scale and manages the infrastructure behind it. Mistral has been primarily known for developing large language models (LLMs), but this deal confirms its ambitions to position itself as …

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Here’s how will weather be during Ramadan 2026

Here’s how will weather be during Ramadan 2026

During Ramadan, the weather across the country is expected to remain pleasant, with cool nights and gradually rising daytime temperatures. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) through its National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has released an assessment of the possible weather conditions during the holy month. According to the NEOC, daytime temperatures are likely to increase gradually, while nights will …

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Fans react as Nepal sign off T20 World Cup 2026 on a high after Dipendra Singh Airee’s historic knock destroys Scotland

Fans react as Nepal sign off T20 World Cup 2026 on a high after Dipendra Singh Airee’s historic knock destroys Scotland

Nepal signed off their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in spectacular fashion on February 17, 2026, defeating Scotland by 7 wickets in a Wankhede thriller. The victory was powered by a historic, unbeaten half-century from Dipendra Singh Airee, who spearheaded a successful chase of 171 with just three balls to spare. This triumph marks Nepal’s first-ever win in a T20 …

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First day of India AI impact summit draws criticism over poor management

First day of India AI impact summit draws criticism over poor management

The first day of the India AI Impact Summit began amid strong criticism and disappointment, as participants and startup founders raised concerns over the event’s management and complained about disorganization. Exhibitors reported that strict security arrangements prevented them from reaching their booths, while entry points remained closed for several hours ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit. The situation disrupted business …

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