From Dropbox to Cloudflare, Startup Battlefield alumni have redefined industries. Who will win $100,000 and the spotlight this year? Startup Battlefield 200 is the crown jewel of TechCrunch Disrupt, and this year’s competition promises to be unforgettable. From thousands of…
The attorney general of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the platform of failing to implement basic safety controls and making the site the “perfect place for pedophiles.” The lawsuit, filed on Thursday by Attorney General Liz Murrill,…
The Trump administration continues to intervene in the affairs of semiconductor giant Intel. Reports indicate that the U.S. government is in talks to acquire a stake in the company. This move is aimed at supporting Intel’s expansion of domestic manufacturing,…
The Trump administration continues to intervene in the affairs of semiconductor giant Intel. Reports indicate the U.S. government is in talks to acquire a stake in Intel. This potential deal aims to support the company’s expansion of U.S. manufacturing, including…
Russian hackers briefly took control of a dam in Norway in early April, releasing millions of gallons of water before the attack was stopped. Norway’s spy chief disclosed the incident on Thursday. The hackers opened a floodgate at the Bremanger…
Two years after its launch, social network Bluesky is revising its Community Guidelines and other policies while seeking user feedback on some of the changes. The startup, which competes with platforms like X, Threads, and Mastodon, states that the updated…
Set your alarms and bookmark this page. After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, TechCrunch is just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200—our handpicked cohort of the most promising early-stage startups set to take…
Is the grass greener on the other side? We’re not sure, but the sky is certainly bluer. It’s been over two years since Elon Musk purchased Twitter, now X, leading people to explore alternative platforms. Mastodon, Post, Pebble (two of…
Cohere announced on Thursday that it had raised an oversubscribed $500 million funding round, bringing its valuation to $6.8 billion. This marks an increase from its previous valuation of $5.5 billion, set just over a year ago when it raised…
Airbnb has introduced a new feature called “Reserve Now, Pay Later,” allowing users in the U.S. to book properties without upfront payment. This option makes it easier for travelers to cancel bookings if their plans change, provided the property has…
