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Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs
techcrunch.comNvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUsSimplismart says its annualized revenue run rate has grown 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. accounting for more than half its revenue.
X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused
techcrunch.comX is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confusedWhose hand is behind this travesty?
How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant
techcrunch.comHow OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistantAlexander Embiricos, the OpenAI executive responsible for dots, never wants to have a meeting with someone else's AI agent.
Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing
techcrunch.comCohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to BeijingAn AI model said it wouldn’t use any tools, then tried to send something to a server in Beijing anyway, and while researchers say it’s probably a training quirk and not espionage, the whole thing has people asking how much to trust free Chinese AI.
Databricks co-founder shares his secrets for winning big enterprises customers
techcrunch.comDatabricks co-founder shares his secrets for winning big enterprises customersTurns out selling to big companies isn’t about having the shiniest tech: it’s about hitching a ride on a giant’s sales team.
Watch out, YouTube; Instagram goes from short-form to 90-minute videos
techcrunch.comWatch out, YouTube; Instagram goes from short-form to 90-minute videosAs Instagram rolls out long form videos of up to 90 minutes, the platform has an opportunity to challenge YouTube if it plays its cards right.
Uh oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren’t happy about it
techcrunch.comUh oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren’t happy about itA small number of early adopters of the much hyped new foldable phone from Apple have complained of screens cracking.
Fusion startups are giving the government shares in exchange for awards. Is it worth it?
techcrunch.comFusion startups are giving the government shares in exchange for awards. Is it worth it?Fusion startups face a new challenge, one unrelated to plasma physics: Give the government shares in exchange for funding awards or go it alone?
This startup’s self-driving excavators help dig up $600M in new funding
techcrunch.comThis startup’s self-driving excavators help dig up $600M in new fundingBedrock Robotics, which is now valued at $4.1 billion, is particularly focused on autonomous excavators, in part because of a growing shortage of skilled operators.
Anthropic’s IPO filing reveals its strategy for keeping enterprise customers hooked
techcrunch.comAnthropic’s IPO filing reveals its strategy for keeping enterprise customers hookedAnthropic’s S-1 shows more than half of its $100,000-plus customers now use both the Claude Platform and a first-party app, a cross-selling playbook reminiscent of Amazon that’s making enterprise customers stickier.
SpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with Apollo
techcrunch.comSpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with ApolloSpaceX has locked in a binding commitment for roughly $40 billion in financing to pay for AI chips and related data center equipment, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing Monday. In a statement, SpaceX called it the “largest committed GPU financing” ever.
Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports say
techcrunch.comMicrosoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees, reports sayThe buyout offers mark Microsoft's latest efforts to cut costs and rework its workforce.
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
techcrunch.comAnthropic officially files for its public debutAnthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission.
Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip
techcrunch.comApple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chipThe new iPad mini features a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor.
Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform
techcrunch.comMatiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platformMatiks has introduced a new platform for users to create games using AI.
Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
techcrunch.comTesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)Eligible Turo hosts will also get a one-month free trial of Tesla's FSD software.
The best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new books
techcrunch.comThe best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new booksThere are numerous apps on the market that promise to do just that, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best ones to help you pick the right one for you.
Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’
techcrunch.comGrok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
‘Cyberselfish’ author takes aim at Silicon Valley libertarians as her book returns from the dead
techcrunch.com‘Cyberselfish’ author takes aim at Silicon Valley libertarians as her book returns from the dead"That's a 12-year-old view of the world."
AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, according to Apollo economist
techcrunch.comAI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, according to Apollo economist"Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech."
The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about
techcrunch.comThe hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know aboutWe compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
techcrunch.comStarlink seems to be working normally again in UkraineElon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access.
Will AI expose the rickety infrastructure of the internet?
techcrunch.comWill AI expose the rickety infrastructure of the internet?The moment you realize the internet is "held together by glue and dreams."
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
techcrunch.comThe AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make itFrom Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber
techcrunch.comInstacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and UberInstacart might sell itself to a larger competitor.
Block’s new voice model sounds eerily human
techcrunch.comBlock’s new voice model sounds eerily humanBlock said that the voice model can run locally on a MacBook M4 Max
PHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internet
techcrunch.comPHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internetTwo critical bugs in the PHP web programming language, used by the majority of the internet, threatened to upend the internet — and it's unlikely to be the last major software scare.
These clever apps show off the iPhone Duo’s potential
techcrunch.comThese clever apps show off the iPhone Duo’s potentialFrom retro cassette players and virtual notebooks to flight trackers and even a digital toaster, developers are finding creative ways to take advantage of Apple's first foldable iPhone.
Forced to pick, Grok’s AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI’s picks Democrats.
techcrunch.comForced to pick, Grok’s AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI’s picks Democrats. A new study found Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the two AI models disagreeing in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races.
The Boox Palma 2 Pro finally got me to stop reading on my phone
techcrunch.comThe Boox Palma 2 Pro finally got me to stop reading on my phoneThe $400 Boox Palma 2 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader designed for people who want to read books, articles, and documents on a small E Ink display.
OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”
techcrunch.comOpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work.
Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
techcrunch.comHottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sellThe robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command.
VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product market fit
techcrunch.comVCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product market fitTop investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures, along with Rahul Vohra, the founder of Superhuman Mail share the do's and don'ts for building hit products.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now
techcrunch.comTechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is coming to SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4, bringing founders, investors, and operators together for a full day of candid conversations, practical sessions, live pitching, networking, and smaller roundtables built for deeper discussion.
Carta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares early
techcrunch.comCarta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares earlyA new program wants to encourage more startups to allow workers to cash out early by making it easier to transact tender offers.
From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
techcrunch.comFrom Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event goes beyond fundraising and AI to explore the realities of finding customers, building teams, sharpening a pitch, developing founder leadership, and scaling companies both inside and outside traditional startup hubs.
Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who’s who of angels
techcrunch.comAgent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who’s who of angelsDaytona is building a cloud for agents that's like giving every agent its own computer. It has attracted founders of Stripe, Perplextity, Datadog, Mercor and others as angels, it says.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors
techcrunch.comCommonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductorsTop-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants.
What some of Anthropic’s backers are reportedly worth before its IPO
techcrunch.comWhat some of Anthropic’s backers are reportedly worth before its IPOEarly-stage and follow-on investors in the AI lab are already sitting on major paper returns.
Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients’ personal and health data was compromised during breach
techcrunch.comLab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients’ personal and health data was compromised during breachQuest is the latest in a series of healthcare technology companies that have been hacked in recent months.
Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comeback
techcrunch.comOura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comebackOura alleges in its newest lawsuit that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents.
Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
techcrunch.comUber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and NvidiainDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027.
Mark Zuckerberg’s creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of Meta
techcrunch.comMark Zuckerberg’s creative plan to pay California’s proposed billionaire tax without losing control of MetaA newly launched stock class being offered was partially engineered to help Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg pay the "billionaire's tax," should the measure be voted into law.
Warhound raises $200M to engineer war dogs and arm them with Anduril gear
techcrunch.comWarhound raises $200M to engineer war dogs and arm them with Anduril gearWarhound, the brain child of Ben Lamm and Palmer Luckey, emerges from stealth to genetically engineer dogs for military and law enforcement.
As blockchain investing falls out of vogue, a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier
techcrunch.comAs blockchain investing falls out of vogue, a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z FrontierThe digital asset unit, helmed by Chris Dixon, broadens its scope.
OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO
techcrunch.comOpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPOShould OpenAI command an over $1 trillion valuation with this round, it would break records as the mostly highly valued private company ever.
Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions
techcrunch.comRivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitionsTerms of the deal weren’t disclosed.