On Tuesday, Google announced a new open protocol for purchases initiated by AI agents. These automated software programs can shop and make decisions on behalf of users. The announcement came with backing from more than 60 merchants and financial institutions.…
Calm has launched a new standalone app dedicated to personalized sleep support. The new Calm Sleep app is available on iOS and is designed to help people wind down, sleep better, and wake up refreshed. The app features Calm’s content…
Smartphone startup Nothing announced today that it closed a Series C funding round of $200 million. The investment was led by the firm Tiger Global and values the consumer electronics company at $1.3 billion. Other investors in this round included…
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 in San Francisco, industry leaders will explore how founders can build lasting companies while navigating rapid shifts in AI, markets, and consumer behavior. Catch this dynamic panel on the Going Public Stage,…
Kering confirmed a data breach on Monday that affected customers of its luxury brands, including Gucci, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, and Yves Saint Laurent. The company disclosed that hackers successfully stole sensitive customer information from its systems. The stolen data includes…
Last week, Y Combinator hosted its Summer 2025 Demo Day, showcasing the latest batch of over 160 startups. As with recent batches, the majority of startups presented AI-centric solutions. However, a clear evolution was evident. Instead of just building “AI-powered”…
Robinhood announced on Monday that it has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a new publicly traded fund that will hold shares of startups. The idea behind the Robinhood Ventures Fund I is to…
Amid an ongoing surge in defense tech investing, advanced manufacturing company Divergent Technologies has raised $290 million to expand production of missile parts and other specialized components for the military. This funding round values the company at $2.3 billion. Divergent’s…
Alphabet reached a market capitalization of just over three trillion dollars on Monday. Investors continue to reward the company after a federal judge declined to order its breakup. On September 2, U.S. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta outlined remedies…
Rodatherm Energy, a new geothermal startup, emerged from stealth on Monday with $38 million in funding and a plan to build a pilot plant in Utah. The startup differentiates itself by plumbing its boreholes with a closed loop, likely made…
