Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models
Nvidia acquired SchedMD, the lead developer of Slurm, and launched the Nemotron 3 family of open source AI models.
Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year
AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America’s dictionary took note.
Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February
Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal
Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things
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Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
Threads, which has more than 150 million daily active users, adds more communities to its platform.
Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
The filing marks the end of a tumultuous year full of layoffs, executive departures, and piling debts.
Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users
Zoom is allowing free users to try its AI assistant in limited capacity
Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal
Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases.
Facebook Messenger’s desktop app is no more
The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android.
Nemotron 3: Nvidia’s Open-Weight Engine for the Next AI Wave
Nemotron 3 shows how Nvidia is using open models, tooling, and data to turn raw compute into deployable intelligence and reinforce its full-stack AI strategy. The post Nemotron 3: Nvidia’s Open-Weight Engine for the