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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, uniting over 10,000+ startup founders, VCs, and tech leaders for the ultimate look at what’s next. One of this year’s must-see conversations on the premier Going Public Stage features iconic entrepreneur and e-commerce trailblazer Julie Wainwright, in a candid fireside chat on […]

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking tech, and future-shaping conversations. One of the most highly anticipated sessions happening on one of the two AI Stages will spotlight where AI hardware is heading next, […]

Security researchers found two flaws in an AI-powered chatbot used by McDonald’s to interact with job applicants.

Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed space-tech startup, has raised $4.3 million in an "oversubscribed" seed round at $45 million post-money valuation to build a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).

Helios, a startup aiming to build an AI-powered operating system for policy professionals, has raised $4 million in seed funding.

Time’s running out. In just four days, TechCrunch All Stage 2025 touches down at Boston’s SoWa Power Station on July 15 — and your chance to lock in savings of up to $475 disappears. This one-day summit isn’t built for spectators. It’s designed for the doers — the founders, builders, and backers who are shaping […]

Samsung is looking to bolster its lineup of wearables with new form factors like glasses, earrings, and necklaces, CNN reported.

Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent of Indeed and Glassdoor, is laying off about 1,300 employees, or 6% of the staff at the two job sites.

RealSense is building vision tech that helps machines like robots and drones navigate and respond to a 3D world.

During xAI’s launch of Grok 4 on Wednesday night, Elon Musk said — while live-streaming the event on his social media platform, X — that his AI company’s ultimate goal was to develop a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” But where exactly does Grok 4 seek out the truth when trying to answer controversial questions? The newest […]

Tesla has applied for a permit to test and deploy autonomous vehicles in Arizona. It's also eyeing expansion in Austin, Texas and California.

Amazon Web Services is launching an AI agent marketplace and Anthropic is one of its partners.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is the epicenter where 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gather to explore the future of innovation — and this year, both of the AI Stages bring the intersection of design and machine learning into sharp focus. We’re thrilled to welcome Alejandro Matamala Ortiz, co-founder and chief design officer at Runway, to one […]

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, convening more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for an inside look at where innovation is headed. Among the must-attend sessions is a candid panel on the Builders Stage about one of the most high-stakes moments in any founder’s journey: raising your […]

After former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger capped off a 40+ year career at the semiconductor giant in December, many wondered where would Gelsinger go next. On Thursday, the former Intel CEO revealed one piece of his next chapter: trying to ensure AI models support a flourishing humanity. In partnership with a “faith tech” company he […]

Another day, another smart device bites the dust -- or, in this case, a full lineup of smart devices. On Thursday, Belkin announced it will end technical support for its older Wemo products as of January 31, 2026, and the app used to control the devices will no longer be supported. The decision will impact a range of devices, including smart plugs, light switches, smart bulbs, baby monitors, kitchen appliances, heaters, air purifiers, motion sensors, and more.

Developer Maurice Kleine shipped a web app on Thursday that could be either a boon for meme-making or the bane of your existence, depending on how you look at it. Mockly can generate believable images of fake conversations on apps like iMessage, Discord, Instagram, X, Tinder, WhatsApp, and more. Tools like Mockly have existed since […]

Varda Space has been fueled with new capital to scale its in-space drug manufacturing business.

In just five days, startup leaders from across the country will descend on Boston’s SoWa Power Station for TechCrunch All Stage 2025 — and your chance to lock in the lowest ticket prices will be gone.

Linda Yaccarino stepped down yesterday as CEO of X.

YouTube is replacing these Trending lists with category-specific charts, the company announced on Thursday.

X is still the dominant social media platform, but its daily active user base has declined and competitor Threads is seeing higher rates of growth.