Technology news and analysis with a focus on founders and startup teams. Got a tip? techcrunch.com/tips
San Francisco, CA
Based in United States
- Tweets 288,161
- Following 462
- Followers 11,065,902
- Likes 7,325
GM is shuttering the Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant, though the closure has nothing to do with the automaker's electrification strategy.
spr.ly/6018BHpQhy
4
3
The company says the feature is designed for situations where users might be discussing something personal or planning a surprise and want to keep those conversations private when handing their device to friends or family to show them something in another
spr.ly/6018BHpUE8
2
7
Google has joined Amazon in releasing a developer tool that makes it easy for PyTorch users to move their apps off Nvidia GPUs.
spr.ly/6019BHpolB
14
7
20
The former Google CEO owns about 1% stake in the leading AI lab, Bloomberg reported.
spr.ly/6013BHpcvc
8
1
13
Meta's AI companion Muse has surpassed 10 million U.S. downloads in its first 40 days, joining an exclusive group of apps that includes Threads. New data also shows Muse is retaining users at higher rates than its AI rivals.
spr.ly/6018BHpdF0
26
11
95
It’s the moment everyone is waiting for — the ChatGPT moment for robotics, Amulya Vishwanath explained to TechCrunch’s Equity.
spr.ly/6011BHpnLR
5
2
14
Electric Plant has built an AI-powered translator to help humans listen to what plants are saying with the subtle electricity coursing through their stems.
spr.ly/6011BHpTCL
9
3
18
JustWatch, the popular streaming search guide used by 50 million people, is launching its own streaming service, offering free, ad-supported movies and shows alongside a $3.99-per-month ad-free tier and movie rentals.
spr.ly/6013BHpTVB
10
2
10
Court documents show TikTok employees were frustrated with how executives responded to their concerns about risks to children.
spr.ly/6015BHpK5x
2
3
15
Figma said it plans to support as many standards as possible without exposing all of its data
spr.ly/6016BHp8FA
13
2
18
Reliable Robotics extended its Series D round with $115 million in equity and $25 million in debt.
spr.ly/6016BHT4UO
7
1
22
The raise comes as venture dollars pile up on the West Coast.
spr.ly/6015BHTNFX
2
6
24
The US has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek products and third-party services built using its technology, citing national security concerns.
spr.ly/6017BHTNRf
17
12
56
Eka Robotics may be the first robotic arm that is actually good at picking a wide range of objects up, and it is so smooth and human-like, it is wowing the industry.
spr.ly/6011BHT29F
10
5
21
Spotify's new paid memberships let podcasters offer fans exclusive perks, including ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content, while keeping 90% of the revenue.
spr.ly/6016BHTvY6
8
10
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, rivals like RingConn and Ultrahuman are emerging to dethrone it, putting pressure on the company to keep innovating. By launching more advanced workout metrics, Oura is looking to
spr.ly/6010BHTQLA
7
2
21
Yelp is embedding numerous new AI features into its app that can do everything from call to check on restaurant wait times to create personalized recommendations that remember your preferences.
spr.ly/6016BHTWun
20
6
42
Blackwall has raised $100M at a $2.2B valuation to continue building security and filtering tools that help websites grapple with growing bot and AI traffic.
spr.ly/6012BHTkp6
21
4
51
Flipkart has expanded access to its food-delivery service to thousands of employees ahead of its public launch.
spr.ly/6019BHT1tS
4
8
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that New Yorkers must resist the narrative that an AI takeover is inevitable and demand regulations that protect the public and put power back in their hands.
spr.ly/6012BHT8YY
14
18
76