The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. This action follows reports that the software caused vehicles to run red lights or cross into wrong lanes. The probe identified more than fifty reports…
In the intensifying race to develop faster semiconductors, China has again increased export controls on rare-earth minerals and the associated mining and refining technology. The country’s Commerce Ministry announced it has added five rare-earth elements to its export control list,…
Artificial intelligence is not just changing how we work. It is transforming how we move. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, two industry leaders at the forefront of AI-driven mobility will take the AI…
At the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, top investors Celeste Ford, Chris Morales, and Morgan Beller will explore where capital is flowing in the space economy and what startups need to stand out. Together, they will dive into what…
Duolingo is saying no to San Francisco. The language learning application is headquartered in Pittsburgh, a city not widely recognized as a major hub for startups and venture capital. In a post on LinkedIn, Duolingo stated it will never open…
Meta is placing Reels at the center of the Instagram experience on iPad and on mobile in countries like India and South Korea. Now, to help more people consume and understand Reels in different languages, the company is adding support…
Developing comprehensive screening for early-stage cancer is the key to saving the most lives. Although multi-cancer early detection tests are still being researched and lack FDA approval, several are commercially available for consumers who are willing to pay out-of-pocket. Individuals…
As AI companies mature, the fight for high-quality data has become one of the most competitive areas in the industry. This competition has launched companies like Mercor and Surge, and most prominently, Alexandr Wang’s Scale AI. With Wang’s recent move…
Design platform Figma is partnering with Google to add more AI features, the company announced on Thursday. While Figma had previously introduced its own AI app-building tools, the new integration with Google will bring several Gemini models to the design…
Starting this week, Netflix subscribers can play games on their smart TV. This feature has been in the works for some time. Reports about Netflix’s efforts to bring its mobile games to televisions began in early 2023. Later that year,…
