India’s Varaha bags $20M to scale carbon removal from the Global South
India's Varaha bags $20M to scale carbon removal from the Global South | TechCrunch
Varaha's fresh funding is part of a $45 million Series B round led by WestBridge Capital.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/indias-varaha-bags-20m-to-scale-carbon-removal-from-the-global-south/
A do-over of the 2025 NFL draft: Let's redraft the first 64 picks, with changes starting at No. 2
Redrafting first two rounds of 2025 NFL class: 64 new picks - ESPN
Abdul Carter to the Jets? Tyler Shough to the Browns? Emeka Egbuka to the 49ers? We repicked the first two rounds of last year's NFL draft.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47736817/2025-nfl-draft-redraft-64-new-picks-first-second-round-ward-shough-dart
2026 plans: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200
2026 plans: What's next for Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch
Startup Battlefield 200 applications will open in mid-February. Join the iconic startup pitch competition by joining the mailing list.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/looking-ahead-to-2026-whats-next-for-startup-battlefield-200/
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid | WIRED
Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here's how to decide the best Microsoft Surface machine for your needs.
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-surface-buying-guide/
7 Best Shower Filters (2026), WIRED Tested and Approved
7 Best Shower Filters (2026), WIRED Tested and Approved | WIRED
We rigorously tested shower water filters for total chlorine removal. Our top pick, the Rorra filtered showerhead, offers independently verified effectiveness and longevity.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-shower-water-filters/
A Continuous Glucose Monitor Might Help You Lose Weight (2026)
A Continuous Glucose Monitor Might Help You Lose Weight (2026) | WIRED
Signos is the first FDA-cleared, AI-enabled system that uses CGMs to nudge you towards healthier behaviors.
https://www.wired.com/story/cgms-really-can-help-you-lose-weight/
Sources: Kraft not selected for HOF Class of 2026
Sources: Robert Kraft not voted for Hall of Fame Class of '26 - ESPN
Patriots owner Robert Kraft, like his former head coach Bill Belichick, was not selected for entry into this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class, sources told ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47812233/sources-robert-kraft-not-voted-hall-fame-class-26
Nick Goepper’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026
Nick Goepper’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026 | WIRED
Inside freestyle skier Nick Goepper’s starter pack: the tech, recovery tools, and rituals powering his comeback in the halfpipe for the 2026 Winter Games.
https://www.wired.com/story/freestyle-skier-nick-goeppers-olympic-starter-pack/
12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics | WIRED
History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started.
https://www.wired.com/story/12-atletes-to-watch-2026-winter-olympics-historic/
All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics
All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics | WIRED
The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.
https://www.wired.com/story/winter-olympics-2026-long-lost-events/
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide | TechCrunch
Two Stanford students announced Monday that they have raised $2 million for an accelerator program called Breakthrough Ventures, which seeks to fund the businesses of college students and recent graduates nationwide.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/two-stanford-students-launch-2m-startup-accelerator-for-students-nationwide/
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelator for students nationwide
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelator for students nationwide | TechCrunch
Two Stanford students announced Monday that they have raised $2 million for an accelerator program called Breakthrough Ventures, which seeks to fund the businesses of college students and recent graduates nationwide.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/two-stanford-students-launch-2m-startup-accelator-for-students-nationwide/
France set to pass delayed 2026 budget, ending months-long saga
France set to pass delayed 2026 budget, ending months-long saga - CNA
A political commentator described France's budget as a "political success and an economic failure," on RTL radio.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/france-delayed-budget-macron-lecornu-no-confidence-vote-presidential-election-5901761
US to launch US$12 billion critical minerals stockpile to ease China reliance
US to launch US$12 billion critical minerals stockpile to ease China reliance - CNA
WASHINGTON: The United States is expected to launch a critical minerals stockpile with US$12 billion in initial funding, a White House official confirmed on Monday (Feb 2), as Washington seeks to lower reliance on China for rare earths and other resources.The project, which was first reported on by ..
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/us-critical-minerals-stockpile-rare-earths-china-5901621
UpScrolled’s founder says the social network has zoomed past 2.5M users
UpScrolled's founder says the social network has zoomed past 2.5M users | TechCrunch
Upscrolled founder said that the social network was launched six years ago and had 150,000 users until January
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/upscrolleds-founder-says-the-social-network-has-zoomed-past-2-5m-users/
