Cursor continues acquisition spree with Graphite deal

Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million.

Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.

Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field.

Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board

Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year.

Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract

The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency.

Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces

This week on Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen spoke to two founders who are working to make progress in industries ripe for disruption, despite the regulatory headaches that might have deterred many other people.

Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A

The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.

Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership

The newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia’s new leadership — managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month — can or will rein in Maguire’s social media activity.

The DOJ’s Jeffrey Epstein Files Are Here

Forced by an act of Congress, the Justice Department has released “hundreds of thousands” of pages of documents related to Epstein—but not everything, as is required by law.

Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’

In this episode, we look back at 2025 and look ahead to what’s happening in 2026—including what’s in store for Uncanny Valley.

WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.