Stolen passwords are exposing America’s water providers to hackers
Researchers say another looming threat hangs over some of America’s most important critical infrastructure.
Roundtables: The Deadly Failures of The Virtual Border Wall
The US has spent billions building a “virtual wall” of surveillance towers along its southern border over the past 25 years, promising they will help detect and apprehend border crossers and save lives. But a groundbreaking investigation by MIT Technology Review has documented hundreds of people who moved through areas watched by these towers without…
Noble Carbon will show how it’s making EV charger installs painless at TechCrunch Disrupt
Noble Carbon has developed a smart circuit breaker that allows households to electrify without the pain of a main panel upgrade.
Five AI safety sessions every founder should have on their TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 agenda
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, five sessions across the AI Stage and Real World AI Stage cover AI safety, featuring leaders from Anthropic, NVIDIA, AWS, Waabi, and more. Register now to save up to $200 before Sept 25.
AstroForge is putting AI in command of its next spacecraft
Autonomy-1 will have a small, transformer-based AI model taking charge of a space probe.
The Leadership Skill I Rely on Most When Times Get Tough
When pressure rises, kindness isn’t a weakness — it’s a leadership advantage that builds trust, strengthens accountability and helps teams navigate challenges together.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger brings Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to life onstage
Hello Robot CEO and co-founder Aaron Edsinger will bring Stretch 4 for a live demo on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200, plus get a second pass at 50% off.
Exhibit tables added: One last chance to showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
We have reopened our exhibitor program for 1 more week. Book your exhibit table by September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT and showcase your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders at SF’s Moscone West from October 13-15.
How Domino’s 20-Year-Old Pizza Tracker Shaped Nearly Every Delivery App You Use Today
Twenty years ago, a Domino’s IT guy built the Domino’s Pizza Tracker. Today, it’s why your Uber and DoorDash look the way they do.
Airline Pilots Can Make $100,000 a Month. But Holding Onto Their Cash Is Harder Than You Think.
A record wave of pilots is hitting mandatory retirement age, and their finances have just as much turbulence as their flights.
Warren Buffett Never Chased Flashy AI Stocks. Here’s How He’s Making a Killing on the Boom Anyway.
Buffett made his fortune betting on boring companies like utilities and railroads. Turns out that’s exactly what AI needed.