a16z creates a $1.1B 'Machine Age' fund to 'accelerate the physical buildout of AI' | TechCrunch
The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.
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As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space | TechCrunch
Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets.
AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10 | TechCrunch
A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports investing, community-building, venture economics, and politics, with cocktails, food, and networking throughout the night.
Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company
Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.
Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral
Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.
Buried in Meta's $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids' data | TechCrunch
Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy tradeoff built into the deal.
YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases | TechCrunch
The update turns product recommendations into a more direct revenue stream for creators, and for Amazon, the move puts its massive online marketplace inside one of the most popular video platforms.
Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books
Google is bringing a new “Expert Intelligence” feature to its Gemini Notebook app that pulls information from the books you’ve purchased.
Fashion startup Atorie raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup | TechCrunch
Shoppers can visit the Atorie website and buy handbags or clothes made from the same material — and coming from the same factory — that manufacturers use in high-end goods.
Hoomanely's building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick | TechCrunch
Hoomanely has developed a smart bowl to measure and record dogs' feeding data, then tells owners if behaviors change.
Google's AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more | TechCrunch
The updates indicate that Google is looking to position AI Mode as an AI travel agent of sorts, as it's moving beyond simply helping users find information to actually handling parts of the trip-planning and booking process.
This former PG&E engineer is building a 'Google Maps for the underground' | TechCrunch
The startup just raised a $26 million Series A to grow its customer base and help reduce red tape for utility and construction work.
Hold up, there’s a new Twitter in town
Former Twitter trademark counsel Stephen Coates said in a LinkedIn post that the company is not trying to re-create Twitter.
Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale | TechCrunch
Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles, according to a TechCrunch review of data submitted to OSHA.
Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350M at a $2.5B valuation | TechCrunch
The startup is only a year old but it has already generated a massive amount of hype (and money) while also spurring privacy concerns.
T-hub partners with Army’s Central Command for defence startup deployments
News News: NEW DELHI: Indian startup T-Hub has partnered with Indian Army’s Central Command to create a direct pathway for defence startups to develop and valida.
CIW 2026 reúne parceiros pelo futuro da inovação em Campinas | G1
Empresas e instituições de áreas como tecnologia, saúde, educação, conectividade e negócios integram a rede de parceiros da terceira edição do evento.
CIW 2026 abre espaço para startups em conexões, negócios e oportunidad | G1
Terceira edição do Campinas Innovation Week acontece de 14 a 18 de setembro e reúne empreendedores, investidores, empresas e atores do ecossistema de inovação.