Nvidia plans $2B in European AI deals in the next week
Jensen Huang says Nvidia will announce $2B of European investments within a week, on top of $8B over the past year, and named four French startups in Paris. Nvidia committed more …
Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites
Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.
Data centre firms say the AI bottleneck is now power and labour
Executives from NTT Data, Brookfield and Infosys say electricity and skilled labour, not chips, now limit how fast AI data centres get built. In Europe the binding constraint is w…
Microsoft is on track for its first record close in a year
Microsoft is on pace for its first record close since October 2025, having gained more than 50% from a June low and added roughly $1.5T in market value. The AI-disruption panic th…
Pluto Security emerges from stealth with $42M in funding
The next phase of enterprise software adoption is giving employees capabilities that once required dedicated engineering teams. AI tools can now help workers build applications, a…
KuCoin Nigeria gains conditional approval from Nigeria’s SEC
KuCoin Nigeria Limited has received conditional Approval-in-Principle (AIP) from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), for admission into its Accelerated …
The 2026 Startup Battlefield Top 20: From organs to orbit and everything in between
Twenty founders just earned their shot at Disrupt glory. They're headed to the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt to compete for the $100,000 prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup.
AI in HR and decision fatigue: why automation only helps when it decides
Every day, a manager approves a time-off request, signs off on an expense report, resolves a scheduling conflict and weighs in on a performance review. None of it feels monumental…
Spotify users on iOS 27 can now ask Siri to play music without having to say ‘on Spotify’
Siri can now learn users' preferred music app, allowing Spotify listeners to request songs, podcasts, and playlists without specifying which app to use.
Bumble agrees to a $1.3B acquisition deal as online dating faces a reset
After years of declining subscriber numbers and falling revenue, Bumble just agreed to a $1.3 billion acquisition.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,…
SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor into one subscription
The new X Subscription combines X's paid features with AI tools like Grok and Cursor, offering plans ranging from $8 to $200 per month.
Apple refreshes its Homepod mini with a new chip and $149 price tag
The new $149 HomePod mini with Siri AI and a 'SoundGlow' visual feature will be available starting October 30.
Apple’s new smart home line-up includes a smart lock, thermostat and video doorbells
The new devices work with HomeView, the company's new smart home hub which can be used to control accessories and interact with apps.
The final Disrupt Stage lineup: Three days of conversations you won’t hear anywhere outside of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage lineup revealed, featuring Max Hodak, Mark Wahlberg, Benchmark partners, and more. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second …
India delays digital payments fee rollout amid retailer pushback
The NPCI, which operates the UPI network, said it was postponing the planned October 15 rollout of the 0.4% fee due to the festive shopping season.
NYT, AFP and Economist join SPUR coalition on AI use of news
The New York Times, Agence France-Presse, and The Economist have joined a coalition that wants AI companies to stop using news without permission, the group said on Monday. The co…
Apple launches a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and remote-free voice commands
The new Apple TV 4K costs $299, comes with Siri AI, and will be available on November 13.
Apple makes another push into the smart home market with HomeView
Apple is taking a big swing at the smart home market with its latest product that competes with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.
Goldman Sachs, Citadel and Google Alumni are building a blockchain exchange for real-world asset trading
DeepSigma has launched a paper-trading demo covering 77 traditional financial markets, using patented blockchain technology to bring crypto-style perpetual futures to stocks, comm…
Amex introduces a framework to prevent AI agents from making unauthorized purchases
American Express is introducing a new framework designed to ensure AI agents only make purchases their users have authorized, potentially preventing costly mistakes and disputes a…
Giraffe Bio aims its bespoke biomolecules at the looming copper shortage
As AI data centers and EVs drive up demand for copper, Giraffe Bio has unearthed a $6.4 million seed round to help miners extract more of the mineral.
Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy
The startup will sell some of its assets to Disney for $20 million.
Palantir CTO says the Pentagon has already replaced Anthropic’s AI
The Pentagon has already replaced Anthropic’s AI models, with no operational impact, Palantir’s chief technology officer, Shyam Sankar, said on CBS’s Face the Nation on Sunday. “I…