Icarus Robotics cofounders Ethan Barajas and Jamie Palmer spent hours interviewing astronauts about what it was like working in space as they developed their startup idea. Their big takeaway was that the work was often more about cargo logistics than…
In an AI-driven software world where speed is the defining currency, Blacksmith has raised a new round of funding led by Google Ventures. This investment comes just four months after its seed round and is intended to accelerate how code…
As robots increasingly enter human spaces, robotics companies must approach safety differently than when robots operated separately from people. Sonair believes its sensors can help these companies achieve their safety goals with a solution that is both superior and more…
Urban Company, India’s largest home services platform, stormed onto the public markets on Wednesday. The stock opened 58 percent above its issue price after delivering the country’s most subscribed IPO of the year. The Gurugram-based startup, which connects users to…
Autonomous vehicles have long been touted as just around the corner, but the reality of bringing self-driving cars to the streets is far from simple. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, which takes place from October 27 to 29 at Moscone West…
Rivian has officially broken ground on its long-planned factory near Atlanta, Georgia. This future plant will eventually allow the company to manufacture up to 400,000 of its next-generation electric vehicles per year. A ceremonial shovel event took place on Tuesday,…
Fourth Power’s approach to long-duration energy storage sounds like something from a James Bond film. Their thermal batteries feature superheated liquid tin and argon-filled hermetically sealed chambers. The company’s goal, however, is far more practical: to store electricity cheaply enough…
Samsung has fixed a zero-day security vulnerability that was being used to hack into its customers’ phones. The phone maker stated the security flaw was discovered in a software library for displaying images on Samsung devices. This flaw allows hackers…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a series of new user policies on Tuesday, including a pledge to significantly change how ChatGPT interacts with users under the age of 18. The company stated that it now prioritizes safety ahead of privacy…
Waymo has received a permit to begin testing its autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport. This is a key step leading up to the launch of a future commercial service. The San Francisco mayor’s office announced the news on…
