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Bio Glyph: AI Tool Turns Faces into One-Line Drawings
Bio Glyph: AI Tool Converts Faces into Line Art Bio Glyph is an innovative AI tool designed to transform facial photographs into single line drawings. This cutt…
Unastella Secures $24M for South Korean Rocket Development
The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines.
AI Weather Startup WindBorne Outperforms Government Forecasts
WindBorne benefits from its unique combination of model-building and data collection. The company now has about 400 balloons in flight gathering sensor readings at any given time, launched from 15 sites around the globe. The advances in its current model come from improvements in how the data collected by the balloons is fed into the models.
Ex-Meta CTO Launches $250M Climate Fund with Gigascale Capital
Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has raised a large fund to back founders building climate-friendly solutions for the world's energy and material shortages.
Florida Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman Over Violent Incidents
The lawsuit partially revolves around a shooting at Florida State University last year, and ChatGPT's alleged role in the incident.
Where Are Startup Battlefield Alumni Now? TechCrunch Check-In
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
Mach Industries Valuation Soars to $1.8B with $300M Raise
In a wild ride for 22-year-old founder and CEO Ethan Thornton, Mach Industries has raised another $300 million. It already has five autonomous vehicles in development and completed a major acquisition.
How to Make the Startup Battlefield Top 20
Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.
How to Apply to Startup Battlefield 2026: June 8 Deadline
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
Glean's AI Search Revenue Triples to $300M
The enterprise AI search startup tripled its annual revenue even as tech giants entered the category.
XCENA Raises $135M for AI Memory Innovation
South Korean chip startup XCENA is betting that AI's real bottleneck is not compute, but memory.
Kiwibit's AI Bird Feeder: Your Backyard Buddy
If you're looking for a fun way to connect with nature while collecting bird species on an app like Pokémon, give this smart feeder a try.
Groq Aims to Raise $650M for AI Inference Focus After Nvidia Deal
Chipmaker Groq is looking to raise $650 million in internal funding as it pivots from hardware to focus more on AI inference, the process of refining the way AI models respond to prompted requests, per Axios.
AI-Powered Ninja Outdoor Pizza Oven: Perfect Summer Pizza
The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is aimed at people who want delicious pizza nights without having to deal with things like propane or wood pellets, unlike many other pizza ovens.
Data Engineering Zoomcamp: Free 9-Week Data Pipeline Course
Data Engineering Zoomcamp is a free 9-week course on building production-ready data pipelines. The next cohort starts in January 2026. Join the course here 👇🏼
AI-Powered Crowdfunding: Rewards for Doubters if Projects Fail
AI Powered Crowdfunding: Ensuring Success with Rerward Compensation for Projects unable to meet expectations AI technology can transform crowdfunding platforms,…
Oura Unveils Ring 5: Thinner, Lighter, and More Accurate
The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more.
Thea Energy Raises $100M for Fusion Power Breakthrough
Thea Energy's pixel-inspired magnets could give its power plant plans a boost. The fusion startup hopes to get a commercial reactor working by 2034.
UK Visa Portal Leaks Applicants' Data
The third-party website exposed passports, selfies, and the location data of applicants who submitted their documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the website sent attorneys.
Remote's AI-Driven Growth: $300M ARR with 50% Revenue per Employee Inc
Payroll service provider Remote recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and became cash-flow positive, thanks to a 50% increase in revenue per employee resulting from AI adoption.
Vertu's AI Foldable for CEOs: Luxury and Enterprise Integration
Built on top of the open source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.
TechCrunch Extends Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline to June 8
After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.
Launchpact.io: Revolutionizing AI Tools on Hacker News
Launchpact.io: Transforming AI Tools as Spotlighted on Hacker News Launchpact.io has carved a niche for itself in the tech arena, particularly gaining traction …
Spotify Adds Audio Magazine Articles from Top Publications
The streaming service said that, starting today, there will be over 650 long-form magazine articles (available in English only) from publications like Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Vogue, Variety, Billboard, Vibe, GQ, Wired, Vanity Fair, and Pitchfork.
Iranian Hackers Blamed for L.A. Transit System Breach
An Israeli cybersecurity firm said Iran’s government is behind Ababil of Minab, a fake hacktivist persona that has claimed a series of data breaches after the start of the war in Iran.
Human Archive: India's Gig Workers Train Global Robots
Human Archive, a startup founded by UC Berkeley and Stanford researchers, is paying gig workers in India to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices to collect the real-world physical training data that AI and robotics labs are racing to acquire.
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.
Trump Admin Seeks Plutonium Use in Nuclear Startups
The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.
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 […]
Elon Musk's xAI Pivots to Natural Gas, Ditches Solar Power
Elon Muks's xAI has gone all in on natural gas, while SpaceX is obsessed with orbital data centers. What happened to the "solar-electric economy" he promised?
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.
How Lucra Sports Raised $20M in Esports Despite VC AI Focus
Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.
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.
Huxe AI Audio App Shuts Down by End of Month
Huxe said that it has pulled its app from App Store and Play Store, and that it will stop working later this month.
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.
Peec Doubles Revenue to $10M, Leading AI Search Trend
Peec, which helps brands track their presence in AI searches, offers proof of a key trend among European startups.
Pablo AI: Revolutionizing Design with Artificial Intelligence
Pablo AI: Revolutionizing Design with Artificial Intelligence Pablo AI is at the forefront of transforming the design landscape by integrating cutting edge arti…
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.