The maker of non-text AI model Jev valued at $7.5B just weeks after launch | TechCrunch
What has users and large corporations so excited about Jev is TypeSafe’s claim that it works significantly faster and uses far fewer tokens than LLMs.
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LumenUs helps automate tedious paperwork in times of grief | TechCrunch
"The day your loved one passes away, you also get this honorary badge of a project manager for a project you had no idea about," said founder Sara Tashakorinia.
Tesla renames 'Full Self-Driving' to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe | TechCrunch
The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software.
Exclusive: Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup
Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization's leadership turmoil.
Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties & Networking You Can't Miss | TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just the beginning. From exclusive networking events and startup showcases to happy hours, dinners, and after-hours meetups, discover what’s happening across San Francisco during Disrupt Week, October 10–16. Find your next connection, your next opportunity, or your next favorite event.
Execs from Gamma, Engine’s, and GV join Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch
Leaders from Gamma, Engine, and Google Ventures join TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk how to get your first customers. Register now to save up to $100.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in 4 days — lock in your pass savings of up to $100 before prices rise
4 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts and when 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders gather in San Francisco. Save up to $100 on your pass now.
Firmus: Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen
Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".
Popular AI leaderboard Arena nearly doubles valuation to $3.1B valuation in 10 months | TechCrunch
The company behind the popular LMArena leaderboard has raised $200 million led by Lightspeed and Khosla, and is now measuring AI models on alignment issues such as lying.
Google brings agentic AI to Gemini, starting with businesses | TechCrunch
Google is turning Gemini into an AI agent that can plan, execute tasks, and work across business apps and systems. The agent can delegate work to subagents, use multiple AI models, and even gets its own workplace identity, complete with an email address.
A startup founder who served time in prison is looking to court an untapped market: ex-cons | TechCrunch
Richard Bronson, a former Stratton Oakmont partner who served time in federal prison for securities violations, has launched Commissary Club, a startup that uses AI to help people leaving prison find jobs, housing, community, and even dates.
Google’s AI note-taking app transcribes your meetings completely offline
Google has launched an experimental AI note-taking app that can transcribe your meetings while completely offline.
New York alleges TikTok gave teens, children a placebo safety feature instead of a real one | TechCrunch
New York’s lawsuit against the company is one of more than two dozen cases brought by states accusing the social media giant of designing its platform to encourage addictive use among children.
Ambrosia Energy and Bloom Energy join Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch
Ben Longmier (Ambrosia Energy) and Bill Thayer (Bloom Energy) join the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Register now to save up to $100.
Spotify is getting more serious about selling enterprise software | TechCrunch
The company launched technology.spotify.com, a new site that will make its internal tech available to outsiders.
Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion | TechCrunch
This is the first time the Alphabet-owned company has turned to debt financing.
Cal AI's 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup | TechCrunch
Zach Yadegari, the teen co-founder of popular Cal AI calorie tracking app, has launched a new personal AI agent startup that competes with Instinct, Muse, and Bee.
The complete Side Events lineup at Founder Summit 2026 | TechCrunch
Boston, are you ready?! TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is about to explode with energy — and the real magic kicks off with an epic lineup of Side Events lighting up the city from November 3–6!