Programmers are refusing to work without AI — and it could hurt them
In 2026, researchers discovered that AI coding tools cannot be pried out of developers’ vises. But other researchers warn that while AI is definitely helping programmers write faster code, it may not be making them write better code. And that can cause problems for them in the future. Specifically, in February 2026, the acclaimed AI […]
AI chip startup Groq reportedly raises $650 million after Nvidia’s $20 billion non-acquisition
Groq is focusing on its inference neocloud business, which relies on homegrown AI chips and systems, and is seeking to raise $650 million in new funding from existing investors, sources told Axios. In December, Groq reportedly inked one of its non-acquisition deals with Nvidia for $20 billion, which included the departure of some of Groq’s […]
Microsoft accused of threatening security researchers with criminal investigation
The company is now threatening to take legal action and call the police after security researchers published a series of unpatched bugs in Microsoft products and code to exploit them. Microsoft’s veiled threat reignites a long-standing debate over what liability security researchers should bear if they are required to disclose vulnerabilities that affect large and […]
Cognition’s Scott Wu says AI coding agents should not replace humans
Cognition CEO Scott Wu made headlines again this week after his two-year-old AI coding agency startup raised $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation. Cognition is the developer of Devin, one of the first and perhaps most successful AI coding agents. “Naturally, we own the task end-to-end,” says CEO Devin. In fact, in the blog […]
Today is the last day to apply to speak at Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will be held October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Applications for presentations will be accepted for the next few hours. We invite founders, investors, executives, and technology experts to apply for a chance to speak at one of the most influential technology events of the year. Disrupt 2026 brings together […]
Last 24 hours to save up to $410 on Disrupt 2026 tickets.
This one. The countdown is almost over. Before the price increases, you have until 11:59 PM PT tonight to lock in up to $410 in early bird discounts for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. If Disrupt is on your mandatory participation list, this is your last chance to secure the lowest available rate before the next price […]
Kiwibit’s AI-powered bird feeder is my new backyard buddy
Earlier this month, I picked up the Kiwibit Bird Feeder Pro 4K AI camera. It has become my favorite backyard accessory. Setup is very easy. Multiple mounting options allow you to install the feeder on a pole, window ledge, or tree. Dual seed compartments are designed for easy refilling and cleaning. There’s a solar panel […]
This chip startup just raised $135 million on a bet that AI’s biggest bottleneck is memory, not compute.
Every time you ask ChatGPT a question, that request triggers a data relay race. Information comes out of memory, passes through the CPU for preprocessing, goes to the GPU for heavy calculations, and then comes back. The entire process is repeated for every word the AI generates. The bottleneck is structural, meaning each request is […]
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during test in Florida
Blue Origin’s New Glenn giant rocket exploded during a test at its Cape Canaveral, Florida, launch site, according to a livestream on NASASpaceFlight.com and SpaceFlight Now. Blue Origin later confirmed the explosion. Jeff Bezos’ space company was conducting a static burn test of its new rocket ahead of its fourth launch scheduled for the next […]
Slate Auto will announce EV pricing and accept pre-orders on June 24th
Slate Auto, the electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, will announce pricing for its low-cost electric vehicle on June 24 and begin accepting non-refundable pre-orders ahead of first deliveries later this year. The company sent an email to prospective buyers on Thursday, inviting them to make a […]