Jeff Weisbein

17 hours ago | besttechie.com | Jeff Weisbein

Ah, the tech world in 2025, where every venture capitalist is trying to find the next OpenAI or Anthropic, and every startup founder is convinced they're sitting on a gold mine. But here's the kicker: investing in AI startups these days is like riding a bull in a china shop. Exciting, full of potential, but one wrong move, and you might end up with a very expensive mess.

21 hours ago | besttechie.com | Jeff Weisbein

The Orchestration of AI: EleutherAI's Giant LeapIf you thought training AI models was like feeding your cat—just open a can and pour—think again. EleutherAI has released one of the largest collections of licensed and open-domain text for training AI models, claiming a monumental leap in AI capabilities. Picture this: a data set so vast it could rival the Library of Alexandria if it were digitized and given caffeine.

1 day ago | besttechie.com | Jeff Weisbein

As we steer into June 2025, the tech world is buzzing like a caffeine-fueled swarm of bees, each with a new gadget, lawsuit, or astronomical valuation ready to sting—or delight. Let’s dive into some of the most compelling tech stories that have everyone talking, debating, and occasionally, scratching their heads. Apple’s Courtroom Drama: The App Store Tax SagaApple's request for a stay on a ruling forbidding it from collecting fees on external app purchases has been denied.

1 day ago | besttechie.com | Jeff Weisbein

The Court Drama: Apple vs. The DevelopersIn a twist that feels straight out of a courtroom drama TV series, a U.S. court has denied Apple’s request to pause a ruling on those pesky App Store payment fees. The tech giant, known for its sleek gadgets and ironclad ecosystem, is now required to let developers charge for payments made outside the App Store.

1 day ago | besttechie.com | Jeff Weisbein

The AI Boom: Anysphere's Astronomical AscentIf you ever needed a reminder that AI is the belle of the tech ball, look no further than the recent meteoric rise of Anysphere. The startup has just snagged a jaw-dropping $9.9 billion valuation, cruising past $500 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). This is Anysphere's third fundraise in under a year, which is more frequent than my attempts to stick to a new productivity app. Valuation: Anysphere is now valued at $9.9 billion.