Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 are open until May 27th
If you know a pre-Series A founder or a startup worth funding, remember this. Candidates for the Startup Battlefield 200 are currently being recruited, and the best candidates have already come forward. Even if your startup is nominated, don’t stop there. Submit your application now. This isn’t just a marketing opportunity. You’ll take to the […]
Convicted spyware maker Brian Fleming avoids prison with sentence
The first spyware creator to be convicted in more than a decade has avoided prison time after pleading guilty to U.S. federal charges related to his management of his surveillance company. Brian Fleming was sentenced Friday in San Diego federal court to a time-limited prison term and a $5,000 fine, a spokesperson for the U.S. […]
Spain’s Xoople raises $130 million in Series B to create global maps for AI
Space data companies have long argued that the private sector needs their products, but the real buyers are government buyers. As artificial intelligence becomes a top priority in business today, a Spanish startup is becoming the go-to source of ground truth for businesses. Xoople (referred to as “Zoople”) develops a constellation of satellites to collect […]
Xiaomi 17 Ultra has some impressive add-ons that make taking photos really fun
In the United States, discussions about top camera phones have largely centered around the iPhone, the Samsung Galaxy series, and more recently the Google Pixel. In contrast, people in parts of Asia and Europe have a wider range of choices as companies such as Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo strengthen the camera market. The recently launched […]
According to Microsoft’s terms of service, Copilot is “for entertainment purposes only”
AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to trust model outputs unnecessarily. The AI companies themselves state this in their terms of service. Let’s take an example from Microsoft. The company is currently focused on getting business customers to pay for Copilot. However, there has also been criticism on social media over Copilot’s […]
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are some apps that may come in handy.
With loneliness and social isolation becoming more prevalent in recent years, people are increasingly seeking new ways to form platonic connections. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General even designated this issue as a public health crisis. Remote workers who miss the daily interactions of an office and young people who want to create adult social […]
Will an orbital data center help justify SpaceX’s huge valuation?
SpaceX has reportedly filed confidential documents for an initial public offering that would raise $75 billion at a valuation of $1.75 trillion. And CEO Elon Musk says orbital data centers will be a big part of SpaceX’s future. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Kolosek, Sean O’Kane, and I discussed Musk’s vision […]
In Japan, robots don’t come to work for you. It fulfills what no one wants
Physical AI is emerging as one of the next major industrial battlegrounds, and Japan is being driven more by necessity than anything else. As workforces shrink and pressure to maintain productivity increases, companies are increasingly deploying AI-powered robots throughout factories, warehouses, and critical infrastructure. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced in March 2026 […]
Peter Thiel makes a big bet on solar-powered cow collars
Founders Fund has made a name for itself by backing what Peter Thiel calls “zero-to-one” companies: businesses that don’t just improve on existing ideas, but create something entirely new. Its portfolio includes Facebook, SpaceX, and Palantir. Its latest bet is a New Zealand startup equipping cows with solar-powered smart collars. Holter, which closed a $220 […]
Embattled startup Delve ‘parts ways’ with Y Combinator
The controversy surrounding Delve appears to have damaged the compliance startup’s relationship with accelerator Y Combinator. Delve is not listed in YC’s portfolio company directory, and the Delve page appears to have been removed from the YC website. Furthermore, the startup’s COO Selin Kocalar posted on X that “YC and Delve have parted ways.” “I […]