Amazon has acquired the AI wearables startup Bee, according to a LinkedIn post by Bee co-founder Maria de Lourdes Zollo. Amazon has confirmed the acquisition to TechCrunch but noted that the deal has not yet closed. Bee raised $7 million…

Apple has recently notified more than a dozen Iranians that their iPhones had been targeted with government spyware, according to security researchers. Miaan Group, a digital rights organization focused on Iran, along with Hamid Kashfi, an Iranian cybersecurity researcher based…

PayPal announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with several global wallet companies to create a new platform called PayPal World. This platform is designed to simplify cross-border commerce by allowing users to make payments using their local wallets and…

Gupshup, a business messaging startup that began its journey in India over two decades ago and became a unicorn four years ago, has raised a new funding round exceeding $60 million. However, the company has chosen to keep its new…

Synthetic fertilizer is a modern agricultural breakthrough that has played a crucial role in feeding billions of people worldwide. However, it comes with significant environmental costs. Runoff from synthetic fertilizers used in farming has created dead zones in oceans globally—areas…

Meta has announced new safety measures for Instagram accounts run by adults that primarily feature children. These accounts will be automatically placed under the app’s strictest message settings to prevent unwanted contact. Additionally, the platform’s “Hidden Words” feature will be…

We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, a dedicated space designed to guide founders through the complexities of company building—from early traction to IPO and beyond. Today, we’re excited to announce new additions to the agenda…

Strawberries are the most popular berry in the United States, loved by both consumers and farmers alike. However, they are also among the most pesticide-reliant fruits and consistently top the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list of the most contaminated…

Every technology reaches a tipping point when it transitions from theory to practical possibility. Robin Langtry, co-founder and CEO of Avalanche Energy, believes his company has reached that critical moment. Recently, Avalanche operated its desktop fusion machine continuously for hours…