Blue Origin's satellite internet network TeraWave will move data at 6 Tbps

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View this email online in your browser  January 21, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Blue Origin's satellite internet network TeraWave will move data at 6 Tbps: The network will be designed for enterprise, data center, and government customers and could offer an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink service. Read More Apps for boycotting American products surge to the top of the Danish App Store: The boost in downloads comes as Danish consumers have been organizing a grassroots boycott of American-made products, which also included canceling their U.S. vacations and ditching their subscriptions to U.S.-based streaming services, like Netflix. Read More OpenEvidence hits $12B valuation, with new round led by Thrive, DST: The medical info database has doubled in valuation since last raise in October, despite encroachment from model makers. Read More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! A message from AWS Marketplace Unlock agentic AI potential Discover how Agentic AI transforms operations with AWS Marketplace solutions. Learn to build, buy, and deploy AI agents that streamline workflows and boost efficiency. Download the eBook today and transform your AI journey. Download Now Afternoon Must-Reads Lemonade launches an insurance product for Tesla Full Self-Driving customers: Lemonade says it worked with Tesla to gain access to previously restricted vehicle telemetry data, but declined to offer specifics. Read More Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says: Siri could look more like ChatGPT than its current state as an integrated feature across Apple products. Read More Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal hands over reins to Blinkit chief as quick commerce takes off: Goyal on Wednesday said he would remain on Eternal's board as vice chairman as he shifts focus to "higher-risk exploration and experimentation," which he says may be harder to pursue within the constraints of a listed company. Read More OpenAI aims to ship its first device in 2026, and it could be earbuds: The AI startup is on track to announce its first hardware device in the second half of this year, OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane said during an interview at Davos. Read More Language learning marketplace Preply's unicorn status embodies Ukrainian resilience: Language learning marketplace Preply is now valued at $1.2 billion after raising a $150 million Series D round that marks a new chapter for the 14-year-old company. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Disrupt 2026 tickets are live and at the lowest rates Disrupt tickets are officially on sale at the lowest rates of the year. Lock in Super Early Bird pricing plus 50% off a second ticket of the same type, available to the first 500 registrants or until Jan 31. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators for curated networking, hear from 250+ speakers across 200+ sessions, and demo innovations for 300+ startups Oct 13–15 in San Francisco. Register Now You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least Todoist's app now lets you add tasks to your to-do list by speaking to its AI: The feature, now public, lets you create to-do's and action items by speaking naturally to the app's AI. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

YouTube will soon let creators make Shorts with their own AI likeness

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View this email online in your browser  January 21, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 YouTube will soon let creators make Shorts with their own AI likeness: YouTube Shorts viewers might soon see AI versions of their favorite creators when scrolling through their feeds. Read More OpenAI aims to ship its first device in 2026, and it could be earbuds: The AI startup is on track to announce its first hardware device in the second half of this year, OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane said during an interview Davos. Read More NYT Games' Scrabble-like game Crossplay is a dream come true: This new Scrabble inspired game is a distraction-free alternative to ad-loaded competitors like Words With Friends. Read More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! A message from Fidelity Start Scrappy. Scale Smart Managing your equity in a spreadsheet might work, until you're raising your next round, onboarding new hires, or navigating your first SAFE. Fidelity Private Shares' free cap table template can provide you with a clean start. And when you're ready to ditch the manual updates, we'll help you scale with confidence. Download Now Morning Must-Reads Lemonade launches an insurance product for Tesla Full Self-Driving customers: Lemonade says it worked with Tesla to gain access to previously-restricted vehicle telemetry data, but declined to offer specifics. Read More Language learning marketplace Preply's unicorn status embodies Ukrainian resilience: Language learning marketplace Preply is now valued at $1.2 billion after raising a $150 million that marks a new chapter for the 14-year-old company. Read More Zanskar thinks 1 TW of geothermal power is being overlooked: Zanskar has raised $115 million to find about a dozen geothermal resources that could help power the grid throughout the U.S. West. Read More Consumers spent more on mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption: Consumers spent more money in mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption. Read More Adobe Acrobat now lets you edit files using prompts, generate podcast summaries: Adobe is adding AI tools to Acrobat, including the ability to generate podcast summaries of files, create presentations, and a way for users to edit files using prompts. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Disrupt 2026 tickets are live and at the lowest rates Disrupt tickets are officially on sale at the lowest rates of the year. Lock in Super Early Bird pricing plus 50% off a second ticket of the same type, available to the first 500 registrants or until Jan 31. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators for curated networking, hear from 250+ speakers across 200+ sessions, and demo innovations for 300+ startups Oct 13–15 in San Francisco. Register Now You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal hands over reins to Blinkit chief as quick commerce takes off: Deepinder Goyal will remain on Eternal's board as its vice chairman. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107