Tech Business & Industry Trends Beyond the Keynote: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Offers Deep-Dive Strategy Sessions for Boston’s Startup Ecosystem October 24, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati The startup world is often defined by its grand stages and high-profile keynote addresses, but for many founders, the most transformative moments occur in the quieter, more focused corners of…
Tech News & Gadgets Rivian Acquires U.K. AI Startup Third Dimension to Supercharge Autonomous Driving and Simulation Capabilities October 22, 2026 Siti Muinah Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has acquired Third Dimension, a promising U.K.-based startup founded by veterans of the gaming and autonomous vehicle industries. The young company specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence…
Android Development & SDK Grab Cuts App Size by 30% and Boosts Startup Performance Through R8 Optimization and Baseline Profiles October 21, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan Southeast Asian superapp giant Grab has successfully tackled long-standing performance bottlenecks in its massive Android codebase, achieving a 35% improvement in cold start times and reducing user-perceived App Not Responding…
Tech Business & Industry Trends Disney Moves to Absorb Character.AI Talent Following Startup’s Bankruptcy Filing October 18, 2026 Layla Zulfa In a significant consolidation move within the artificial intelligence sector, Disney has initiated a strategic plan to integrate a substantial portion of the workforce from the embattled chatbot startup Character.AI.…
Tech News & Gadgets Beyond the Assembly Line: How Rivian is Evolving from EV Startup into a Global Tech Supplier October 18, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your dedicated hub tracking the rapid evolution of transportation and the increasingly vital role that artificial intelligence plays in shaping its future. If you want…
Tech News & Gadgets Disney Extends Lifeline to Character.AI Staff Following Startup’s Bankruptcy Filing October 18, 2026 Basiran The interactive AI chatbot platform Character.AI is charting an uncertain path forward following its formal filing for bankruptcy earlier this week. However, even as the startup navigates the complex dismantling…
Tech News & Gadgets Mark Wahlberg wants to take on the longevity-startup crowd with an affordable gym concept October 17, 2026 Muslim Speaking in front of an attentive audience at the TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco, Wahlberg revealed that the very first Municipal Gym is scheduled to open its doors in…
Tech News & Gadgets Former Tesla Product Manager’s Startup Veritas Combats Luxury Counterfeits with Advanced Authentication Chips October 16, 2026 Lina Hope Counterfeits of luxury goods have long plagued fashion houses and high-end brands, but as illicit manufacturing techniques grow increasingly sophisticated, the problem has reached a new threshold. Modern counterfeiters are…
Tech News & Gadgets Amazon Executive Panos Panay Tells Startup Founders That Failure Is Essential to Building Successful Products October 15, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman SAN FRANCISCO — For startup founders navigating the high-stakes, unpredictable world of technology development, the fear of failure is a constant companion. However, according to Amazon executive Panos Panay, that…
Tech News & Gadgets TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Reaches Its Grand Finale: Day 3 Highlights Innovation, AI, and the Startup Battlefield Crown October 15, 2026 Ali Ikhwan The final day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has officially arrived, bringing an energetic conclusion to a landmark week of technology discussions, networking, and startup showcases. More than 10,000 founders, investors,…
