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OpenRouter Valuation Soars to $1.3B with $113M Series B Funding
OpenRouter has raised a $113 million Series B led by CapitalG. Its 5x growth in usage over six months indicates the multi-AI-model future is here.
Startup Battlefield 2026 AI Applications Due Tomorrow
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
UK Visa Portal Leaks Applicants' Data
The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys.
WeRoad Secures $58M for US Expansion, Led by Airbnb
WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to roughly $100 million and will finance WeRoad’s push into the U.S., beginning with Austin. The new investment reflects a […]
Deep Fission's IPO: Nuclear Startup's Public Bid Raises Questions
Deep Fission is seeking an IPO that could raise $157 million, though investors may have trouble buying the nuclear startup's story.
Dreamie Alarm Clock: Wake Up to Podcasts, Not Phones
What sets Dreamie apart from all of the other fancy alarm clocks is laughably simple: It can play podcasts.
Xreal CEO: Smart Glasses Industry Reaches Turning Point
Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.
Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close May 27: Apply Now
The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is May 27. This is your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000. Apply now.
ClickUp's Mass Layoff: AI Agents to Replace Employees
The nine-year-old startup is replacing hundreds of employees with thousands of AI agents.
AI Tool ppl.studio: Revolutionizing Image Generation
Revolutionize Image Generation with ppl.studio In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, ppl.studio, an advanced AI tool, is making waves in…
HMD Partners with Indian AI Chatbot for New Smartphone Launch
The partnership is a potential testing ground for both companies to gauge the appetite for an India-focused chatbot.
Oura Smart Ring Maker Files for IPO
The Finnish company said in September that it has sold 5.5 million smart rings to date.
Trump Mobile Confirms Data Breach, Exposes Customer Info
President Trump’s branded cell phone maker and cell provider said the exposure was linked to a third-party platform and was evaluating whether it needs to notify customers.
How AI Startups and VCs Inflate ARR Metrics
Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Well-being Focused Streaming App
Maka Kids is building a streaming app for children ages zero to six featuring content designed for healthy development. The startup has now raised $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform.
Hark Raises $700M for Universal AI Interface and Multimodal Models
Hark expects to release its first multimodal models this summer, which it says will power a personal AI platform that works with existing products and services. The company expects to follow that with hardware devices built specifically for those systems.
Spotify Uses AI to Reserve Tickets for Top Fans
Spotify said that it will monitor activity like streams and shares to determine who is a top fan
Patina Raises $2M to Disrupt Fragrance Industry with AI
Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.
AI Tool Creates Stunning Hanging Sculptures of Xiaoxitian
Discover the Innovative AI Tool Crafting Enchanting Xiaoxitian Hanging Sculptures A cutting edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool has revolutionized the creati…
Global EV Market Growth Leaves US Behind
EV sales have surged worldwide in every region but the U.S., posing risks for legacy and startup automakers.
Microsoft Revives Carbon Removal Plans: Boost for CDR Startups
Microsoft is responsible for over 90% of the carbon-removal market, and reports suggested the company was pausing purchases entirely. This new deal should help assuage the fears of CDR startups.
Lucra Raises $20M for eSports Loyalty Platform Without AI Hype
Slapping “AI” on your startup’s pitch deck is basically table stakes right now. When a founder raised $20 million from Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest for an eSports gamification loyalty startup without those two letters in the spotlight, it got us wondering how the conversation even started — especially when ARK had already been burned by a company operating in the same space.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Julie […]
Sam Altman's OpenAI Offer to YC Startups
Altman offered to have OpenAI invest in every single startup in this Y Combinator class: tokens for equity.
Imperagen Secures £5M for AI-Driven Enzyme Engineering
Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone.
Google's Universal Cart: Track Your Shopping Journey Across the Web
Most people shop across multiple devices, many retailers, and over the course of many days, which is why Google is launching Universal Cart.
Google Unveils Audio-Powered Smart Glasses at IO 2026
Google is calling the new devices "audio glasses," in that users will be able to issue verbal commands to them and get things done via its ecosystem of apps and services, including Gemini.
Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit: Jury Rejects Claims
The jury's speedy decision to reject Elon Musk's lawsuit against the other founders of OpenAI and Microsoft confirmed what we saw in the courtroom: Musk's case was a weak one, in part because he waited so long to file it.
Ocean's AI Email Security Raises $28M to Combat Phishing
Ocean, an agentic email security platform, claims its AI can thoroughly analyze the context of every incoming email to detect fraud and impersonation attempts.
Hackers Compromise Open Source Packages in Supply Chain Attack
The attacks are part of a wider campaign known as Mini Shai-Hulud, which has already compromised several open source projects and, in turn, developers and companies that use them.
Google's Gemini Omni: Revolutionizing Video Creation with Multimodal A
Google's Gemini Omni is a new multimodal model that reasons across text, images, audio, and video to generate and edit videos through simple conversation — starting with Omni Flash.
Google's Universal Cart: AI-Powered Shopping Across Devices
The tech giant says it's aware that most people shop across multiple devices, many retailers, and over the course of many days, which is why it's launching Universal Cart.
3D Pose Maker for Artists: AI Tool for Artistic Creation
3D Pose Maker for Artists: Revolutionizing AI Inspired Artistic Creation Artists constantly seek innovative tools that streamline their creative processes. Ente…
AI Graduates in 2026: Avoiding AI in Commencement Speeches
It's tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence.
Microsoft AI Agents for Beginners: 12 Lessons to Start Building
12 Lessons to Get Started Building AI Agents
DreamServer: Local AI Inference and Workflows for Everyone
Local AI anywhere, for everyone — LLM inference, chat UI, voice, agents, workflows, RAG, and image generation. No cloud, no subscriptions.
OpenAI May Sue Apple Over ChatGPT Integration Issues
OpenAI is so frustrated with Apple over a ChatGPT integration that failed to deliver the subscribers and prominence it expected that the company is now actively exploring legal action against the iPhone maker.
Atech Raises $800K for Vibe Coding in Hardware with AI Tools
Hardware company Atech raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding, including from a16z’s scout fund, Sequoia Scout Fund, and Nordic Makers.
Rapido Secures $240M Funding at $3B Valuation
Rapido has driven its growth by enabling ride-hailing for lower-cost and more flexible modes of transport such as motorbikes and auto-rickshaws.
ShaderKit: Browser-Based GLSL Editor for Artistic Creation
ShaderKit: Revolutionizing GLSL Editing for Artists ShaderKit is a pioneering browser based tool designed to facilitate the creation and editing of GLSL (OpenGL…
Qiaomu: AI Tool Converts Content for NotebookLM
Claude Skill: Multi-source content processor for NotebookLM. Supports WeChat articles, web pages, YouTube, PDF, Markdown, search queries → Podcast/PPT/MindMap/Quiz etc.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: 6 Stages, 250+ Tech Leaders
From October 13-15, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature 200+ sessions across six stages, led by 250+ tech leaders shaping the industry today. Register now to save up to $410, plus 50% off a second pass.
WallStreetBets Slams SEC's Plan to Reduce Quarterly Reporting
The retail trading subreddit submitted the sharpest criticism yet of the financial regulator's idea of letting companies report twice per year.
Amazon Launches AI Shopping Assistant Alexa for Shopping
Alexa for Shopping offers a voice- and touch-enabled shopping experience across mobile, desktop, and Echo Show smart displays. Alexa for Shopping provides more personalized recommendations and automates the shopping experience across Amazon and other online retailers.
Mind Robotics Secures $400M in Latest Funding Round
Mind Robotics, which was first revealed in late 2025, has now raised more than $1 billion to date.
Musk Considered Giving OpenAI to His Children, Altman Testifies
Altman said that Musk's focus on controlling the initial for-profit gave him pause because OpenAI was dedicated to keeping advanced AI out of the hands of a single person, and Altman, with his experience running the prominent startup accelerator Y Combinator, knew "founders who had control usually did not give it up."
Drew Baglino Launches Heat Pump Startup Sadi Thermal Machines
Sadi Thermal Machines is Drew Baglino's second startup since leaving Tesla in 2024.
Kevin Hartz’s A* Raises $450M for AI, Fintech, and Healthcare
The firm takes a generalist approach, backing companies across categories such as AI applications, fintech, healthcare, and security. The average check size for this fund will be between $3 million and $5 million, with the aim to back at least 30 startups.
Spec-Driven Development: GitHub's Spec-Kit Toolkit
💫 Toolkit to help you get started with Spec-Driven Development
3D Reconstruction AI Tool: ArthurBrussee/brush on GitHub
3D Reconstruction for all
Exaforce Secures $125M for Real-Time AI Cybersecurity
As bad actors weaponize AI to exploit software vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed, companies are increasingly recognizing the need to bolster their cybersecurity defenses. The round valued the three-year-old startup at $725 million.