TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s survival plan involves more than just cars
Welcome to TechCrunch Mobility. A central hub for news and insight on the future of transportation. To receive this in your inbox, sign up for free here. Just click on TechCrunch Mobility. Senior reporter Sean O’Kane stopped by Palo Alto to check out Rivian’s Autonomy and AI Day. According to some insiders, this will be […]
India’s Spinney plans to raise $160 million to buy Go Mechanic, sources say
Indian online used car marketplace Spinny has raised about $160 million to acquire auto services startup GoMechanic, TechCrunch has learned. The Series G round, which combines primary and secondary deals, would give the 10-year-old startup a post-money valuation of about $1.8 billion, three people familiar with the matter said, roughly in line with its previous […]
DoorDash driver faces felony charge after allegedly spraying customer’s food
An Evansville, Indiana, woman faces a felony charge after allegedly spraying food with a substance that caused customers to vomit during a DoorDash delivery. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that it was contacted on Dec. 7 by a man who said he and his wife vomited and felt a burning […]
AI data center boom could be bad news for other infrastructure projects
As data center construction accelerates, improvements to roads, bridges and other infrastructure could take a hit, according to Bloomberg. In 2025, state and local governments reportedly sold record amounts of bonds for the second year in a row, and strategists predict an additional $600 billion in sales next year. Most of that money is expected […]
Rivian embarks on race for autonomy
In the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, the robot bypasses a shelf decorated with cold canned coffee until it runs out. Five minutes later, as the man carefully pushed the droid out of everyone’s way, the words “Stuck” flashed yellow on the poor droid’s screen. It’s an inauspicious start to Rivian’s Autonomy & AI […]
Inside Rivian’s big bet on AI-powered autonomous driving
In the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, the robot bypasses a shelf decorated with cold canned coffee until it runs out. Five minutes later, as the man carefully pushed the droid out of everyone’s way, the words “Stuck” flashed yellow on the poor droid’s screen. It’s an inauspicious start to Rivian’s Autonomy & AI […]
With iOS 26.2, Apple has made it possible to roll back liquid glass again – this time on the lock screen.
Apple is releasing another tool to reduce the transparency of liquid glass with the release of iOS 26.2, which is currently being released. The update will allow users to control the transparency of the lock screen clock. The release follows an update that introduced a slider to control the opacity of liquid glass elements through […]
Google and Apple release emergency security updates after zero-day attack
Apple and Google have released several software updates to protect against hacking campaigns targeting unspecified users. On Wednesday, Google released patches for several security bugs in its Chrome browser, noting that one of the bugs was being actively exploited by hackers before the company applied the patch. Unusually for Google, the company did not provide […]
So what’s going on with LinkedIn’s algorithm?
One day in November, product strategist Michelle (not her real name) logged into her LinkedIn account and switched her gender to male. She told TechCrunch that she also changed her name to Michael. She was participating in an experiment called #WearthePants, where women tested the hypothesis that LinkedIn’s new algorithm was biased against women. For […]
President Trump’s AI executive order promises ‘one rulebook’ — startups could end up in legal incapacity instead
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday night directing federal agencies to challenge state AI laws, arguing that startups need relief from a “patchwork” of rules. Meanwhile, legal experts and startup companies say the order could prolong uncertainty, spark legal battles and leave young companies navigating changing state requirements while waiting to see if […]