VCs abandon old rules for a ‘funky time’ of investing in AI startups

If there’s one thing that VCs agree on when backing AI startups, it’s that AI requires a different investment approach than prior technological shifts. “It’s a funky time,” said Aileen Lee, founder and managing partner of Cowboy Ventures, onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The longtime VC noted that the rules of investing have significantly shifted … Read more

Google’s NotebookLM adds ‘Deep Research’ tool, support for more file types

Google is updating NotebookLM, its AI note-taking and research assistant, with a new tool to help users simplify complex research, along with support for additional file types. The service is rolling out “Deep Research,” a tool that will automate and simplify complex online research. Google says the tool acts like a dedicated researcher, as it … Read more

Premier League free transfers: Marc Guehi, Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate could leave for free next summer | Football News

A number of Premier League stars have entered the final year of their contracts, meaning they can negotiate a free transfer with clubs outside of England from January. Here, Sky Sports takes a look at all 20 clubs in the top-flight and the players they could be set to lose on a free transfer next … Read more

Andy Butler interview: Scunthorpe’s manager, former player and former postman igniting Iron dreams of a return to the EFL | Football News

Over a third of the National League season is done and dusted and Scunthorpe are sixth, but only three points behind leaders Carlisle, with a game in hand. Since the beginning of last season, they have lost just nine of the 63 league games they have played. Two victories in the National League North play-offs … Read more