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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.
Cerebras Systems: The AI Chip Startup That Almost Failed
Cerebras Systems was 2026's biggest tech IPO so far. But years ago, it burned through hundreds of millions working on a chip many believed impossible.
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.
Cerebras IPO: Benchmark's Billion-Dollar Bet on AI Hardware
Benchmark almost never backs hardware startups. So Eric Vishria dragged his feet 10 years ago before agreeing to hear Cerebras' pitch.
AI Startup Aims to Build Self-Improving AI
Richard Socher's new $650 million startup wants to build an AI that can research and improve itself indefinitely — and he insists it will actually ship products.
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.
Runway AI Aims to Rival Google in Video Generation
AI video-generation startup Runway is betting that video generation is the path to world models. And that being an AI outsider is an advantage, not a liability.
RJ Scaringe's Startup Success: $12B Raised, Investors Eager
Investors can't seem to get enough of RJ Scaringe or his ideas. Storytelling and communication are one of his superpowers, according to Jiten Behl, who joined Rivian when the company had just a handful of employees.
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.
Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI in Business AI Adoption, Ramp Data Shows
A survey compiled from fintech firm Ramp’s clients’ expense data shows 34.4% of participating businesses are paying for Anthropic services, more than any other AI lab, while only 32.3% pay for OpenAI.
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.
Anduril Raises $5B, Doubles Valuation to $61B in 2025
After achieving $2.2 billion in revenue in 2025, the defense tech startup has raised another massive round, led by Thrive and a16z, it says.
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.
Fervo Energy's AI-Powered IPO Surges 33% on Demand
Fervo Energy's IPO was upsized several times after potential investors asked why the enhanced geothermal startup wasn't raising more money.
X Introduces History Tab for Bookmarks and More
X’s new History tab combines bookmarks, likes, watched videos, and read articles into a single place, expanding the app’s role as a save-it-for-later tool.
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
TON Blockchain Smart Contract Development Toolchain
Toolchain for TON smart contract development and beyond
3D Reconstruction AI Tool: ArthurBrussee/brush on GitHub
3D Reconstruction for all
Dessn Secures $6M for AI-Powered Design Tool
A new startup called Dessn has raised $6M to build AI-powered design tools that work directly with production codebases.
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.
Google's New Android Security Feature: Intrusion Logging
Intrusion Logging is a new part of Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, which aims to help protect human rights activists, journalists, and dissidents from government spyware attack and law enforcement forensic devices.
Google Gemini Dictation Launches on Gboard for Samsung and Pixel
Google's transcription feature will initially launch with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones
Anthropic Warns Against Unauthorized Share Platforms
The company named Open Doors Partners, Unicorns Exchange, Pachamama Capital, Lionheart Ventures, Hiive, Forge Global, Sydecar and Upmarket as companies that are not authorized to provide access to buy or sell its shares.
Parker Fintech Startup Files for Bankruptcy
Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.
F1 Paddock: New Hub for Startup Deals and Investments
F1 Grands Prix have emerged as a new place to see and be seen if you are a founder or investor.
Lime's IPO and AI's Role in Transportation Future
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Anthropic: AI Portrayals Influence AI Behavior
Fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic.
Korea's Biggest Manufacturers Back Config for Robot Data
Samsung, Hyundai and LG just bet on the startup that wants to be robotics' data backbone.
Cowboy Space Raises $275M for Orbital Data Centers
Cowboy Space Corporation wants to put data centers in orbit. First, it has to build the rockets to get them there.
Partridge.works: Revolutionizing AI Tools on Hacker News
Partridge.works: Pioneering Transformative AI Solutions on Hacker News Partridge.works is at the forefront of leveraging AI to create groundbreaking tools that …
AI-to-Earn Tool: Earn with AI on GitHub Trending
Let's use AI to Earn!
Search Startup Unveils AI-Powered Enterprise Retrieval Engine
Article discussing search and retrieval improvements for enterprise data.
AI Infrastructure Startup Secures Funding for Scalable Inference Stack
News about venture investment in scalable AI inference infrastructure.
AI Startup Unveils Secure Enterprise Coding Assistant
Coverage of a new startup product focused on secure enterprise AI coding workflows.
AI Tool Tack.pics Simplifies Image Management with AI
AI Tool Tack.pics: Revolutionizing Image Management with Advanced Technologies Introduction In the modern landscape, managing images efficiently is crucial for …
Building Smart Agents: Comprehensive AI Tutorial
📚 《从零开始构建智能体》——从零开始的智能体原理与实践教程
21 European AI Startups to Watch Beyond Lovable and Mistral
It is not that European startups never get attention — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of that. But there are many more that insiders are tracking.
State of the Art in Coding AI Models: Hacker News Insights
State of the Art in Coding AI Models: Hacker News Insights The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the tech industry, with AI coding …
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI: Key Details Emerge
Elon Musk spent the better part of three days on the witness stand this week in his lawsuit against OpenAI, and it’s already getting messy. Emails, texts, and his own tweets are surfacing in court, and there are plenty more witnesses to come. Musk’s argument against OpenAI? By converting the company to a for-profit model, Sam Altman betrayed the “nonprofit for the […]
Pentagon Partners with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS for AI on Classified
The deals come as the DOD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usage terms of its AI models.
Replit CEO on Cursor Deal, Apple Rivalry, and Future Plans
At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is asking right now: in a world where rival Cursor is reportedly in talks to be acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion, is Replit also bound to sell?
Meta Acquires Assured Robot Intelligence for AI Advancements
Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.