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,…
Tech Business & Industry Trends The Road to the Cup: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Announces Startup Battlefield Finalists October 15, 2026 Basiran After two days of intense competition, live demonstrations, and rigorous questioning by a panel of expert judges, the field of hopefuls at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has been narrowed down. Out…
Tech News & Gadgets Quantifying the Unquantifiable: Startup NTangible Aims to Predict Athletic ‘Clutch’ Performance Under Pressure October 14, 2026 Nana Wu When collegiate sports programs scour the nation to recruit top-tier athletic talent, evaluating physical capabilities is a well-established, highly scientific process. Coaches and scouts can measure concrete metrics with pinpoint…
Tech Business & Industry Trends Apple Secures Talent and Technology from Personalized Audio Startup Huxe in Reverse Acqui-Hire Deal October 11, 2026 rifanmuazin Apple has officially moved to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities in the audio space, revealing in a recent regulatory filing that it has reached an agreement to absorb key personnel…
Tech Business & Industry Trends Apple Secures Talent and Technology from Personalized Audio Startup Huxe in Strategic ‘Reverse Acqui-Hire’ October 11, 2026 Sagoh In a move that signals a deepening commitment to artificial intelligence and personalized audio experiences, Apple has entered into a strategic agreement to bring on team members and license proprietary…
