Like many startups, climate tech companies often face a “valley of death” that lies between early stage funding and the growth capital needed to help proven technologies reach commercial scale. Because climate tech startups are frequently hardware focused—physical problems tend…
Mark Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy lawyer from Indiana, has filed a lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta. The lawyer uses a commercial Facebook page to advertise his legal practice and communicate with potential clients. However, his page has been…
Harish Abbott, co-founder and CEO of Deliverr, knows the logistics industry well after building and selling his e-commerce shipping startup to Shopify for $2.1 billion in 2022. He identified that many manual tasks in logistics could be automated using AI.…
Nepal has ordered internet service providers to block access to major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. This action was taken after the companies failed to comply with local registration rules. The decision has drawn criticism from…
OpenAI has announced it is developing an AI-powered hiring platform designed to connect businesses and employees. This new service, called the OpenAI Jobs Platform, is expected to launch by mid-2026. According to the company, the platform will use artificial intelligence…
X’s long-awaited encrypted direct messages feature, called XChat, is becoming more widely available. Though the feature first launched in beta back in May, XChat is now accessible for more users, including those who do not subscribe to X Premium. XChat…
Vivrelle, a luxury membership platform for renting high-end goods, announced the launch of a new AI personal styling tool named Ella on Thursday. This launch is part of a partnership with fashion retailers Revolve and FWRD. It serves as an…
GE Aerospace is making a significant investment in electric aviation company Beta Technologies. The two companies are teaming up to build a hybrid-electric turbogenerator for next-generation aircraft. As part of a strategic deal announced Thursday, GE will also invest $300…
We are excited to announce that Roelof Botha, managing partner of Sequoia Capital and one of the most influential voices in venture capital, will join us live onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The event takes place from October 27 to…
Waymo has received clearance to serve its first airport in California, San Jose Mineta International. The company announced on Thursday that it will begin testing its robotaxis there in the coming months, with plans to start offering commercial rides by…
