Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company | TechCrunch
Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naïve claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business.
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TikTok lays off 250 employees, shutters its Nashville office | TechCrunch
The social media giant is shuttering an office that housed some members of TikTok’s content-moderation team.
eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter | TechCrunch
eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.
Ford’s new electric truck, ‘Fathom,’ starts at $28,350
Due in "fall 2027," Ford said Thursday that it won't reveal what Fathom looks like until early next year.
Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce | TechCrunch
The startup's platform predicts which product a shopper wants next, learns their general taste, and fine-tunes continuously based on what they do in real time.
Exclusive: Mirendil inks $100M+ Google Cloud deal to scale self-improving AI | TechCrunch
Mirendil has signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud partnership to expand its compute infrastructure, powering research into self-improving AI systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery and AI development.
Omilia raises $67M to scale its customer support platform | TechCrunch
The Series B is the company's second fundraise since it last raised capital in 2020. In that time, it has increased its ARR by 10x to $60 million.
Moove raises $250M to become the backbone of the robotaxi industry | TechCrunch
Moove is scaling up the autonomous vehicle fleet management side of its business and plans to someday own, not just manage, Waymo robotaxis.
How Lightspeed found its newest hire … via Instagram DM | TechCrunch
Lightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau stopped by the Equity studio to talk about the strategies behind their growing social media presence and their podcast, Lightwork.
Lucid Motors just delayed its affordable EV. Now what? | TechCrunch
The Cosmos EV is now slated for release in the second half of 2027. CEO Silvio Napoli said he's focused on getting the EV right, as well as its nearer-term robotaxi project with Uber and Nuro.
Disney+ looks to TikTok creators to bring fan content to its short-form video feed | TechCrunch
As streamers compete with social media giants for viewer attention, Disney+ is partnering with TikTok to bring creator content to its app.
Robinhood to list a fund that lets anyone back Y Combinator startups | TechCrunch
Robinhood's latest financial instrument intends to let any retail investor feel like they, too, can make money by backing Y Combinator startups.
Indian EV startup River raises $120M Series C to scale production, launch more models | TechCrunch
River plans to build a new factory, launch additional models from 2027, and target profitability as it scales production.
AI makes weather prediction better. Can WindBorne make it lucrative? | TechCrunch
WindBorne Systems has raised a $37 million Series B round to scale its weather balloons and AI forecasts.
Lucid’s turnaround plan hinges on $1.4B in cash savings, robotaxis
Lucid's new CEO Silvio Napoli listed four must-win priorities, including the successful launch of its midsize EV, finishing a factory in Saudi Arabia, cutting expenses, and robotaxis.
TV Time co-founder launches Bingers to revive the beloved TV-tracking app | TechCrunch
Bingers is a new TV and movie tracker that revives the social features fans loved with TV Time, while adding support for importing their viewing history.
Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership | TechCrunch
Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered remix and covers product. The paid tool will let fans create AI-generated covers and remixes of participating artists’ music while ensuring artists opt in, receive credit, and are compensated.
Walmart completes its acquisition of TV advertising company Vibe.co | TechCrunch
The acquisition, which was announced in June, brings Vibe.co into Walmart Connect, Walmart's connected TV advertising platform.