The ‘Slow Tech’ Movement Finds a New Contender in Meadow, a Minimalist Companion Phone
I held my breath as I walked into the concert venue and showed the bouncer a ticket barcode displayed on a tiny, three-inch square screen. “If it doesn’t go through,…
Lightspeed Shifts India Strategy With $250 Million AI-Focused Early-Stage Fund
Venture capital firm Lightspeed is sharpening its strategic focus on India around artificial intelligence, targeting $250 million for a new early-stage fund as it bets that the emerging technology will…
Meet Nexterity: The Startup Automating Industrial Pipefitting With Remote-Controlled Robotics
Lindsey Elliott is exceptionally passionate about bolts. At last year’s 13th annual Bolting Symposium, she recalls that the absolute highlight of the event was participating in a high-stakes game of…
Meta Expands Into AI Wearables With ‘Muse Charm’ Keychain Device
The artificial intelligence amulet has quickly become something of a tired cliché within the broader technology industry. Over the past few cycles, a wave of standalone gadgets and physical AI…
Meta Goes All-In on Personal AI With Major Updates to Muse at Annual Connect Event
Just weeks after its initial launch, Meta is moving swiftly to solidify its position in the consumer artificial intelligence space. At the company’s annual Connect event held in Menlo Park…
Amazon Admits It Has No Clear Plan to Meet 2040 Net-Zero Carbon Goal
Amazon’s chief sustainability officer made a startling admission during a recent industry event, acknowledging that the tech and retail giant simply does not yet know how it will achieve its…
Bessemer Venture Partners Closes $5.75 Billion in New Funds to Back AI Founders From Seed to Growth
Venture capital giant Bessemer Venture Partners announced on Wednesday that it has successfully closed $5.75 billion across two newly minted funds, marking a massive capital commitment designed to accelerate the…
Final Countdown: Three Days Left to Secure Early Savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Time is running out for technology professionals, startup founders, and investors looking to secure the best possible rates for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. With just three days remaining before ticket prices…
Discord to Roll Out Age Verification Measures Globally Amid Persistent Privacy and Security Concerns
Starting Wednesday, Discord, the massively popular community messaging platform, is set to roll out new age verification measures to all of its users. The broad implementation represents a significant shift…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Brings a Rare Brand of Candor on AI and Economic Revival to Silicon Valley
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in San Francisco on a mission to promote his country’s economic turnaround, but during an intimate gathering in the tech capital, he did something…