Here’s the Exact Amount of Money You Need to Be Wealthy, According to a Charles Schwab Survey
Financial service giant Charles Schwab’s annual Modern Wealth Survey reveals some eye-popping numbers.
Roundtables: Will AI really kill us all?
Employees at the world’s leading AI labs are saying there’s a real possibility that advanced AI could destroy humanity. Are they right? Or is this more scaremongering and hype? Join MIT Technology Review executive editor Niall Firth for a conversation with senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven and AI reporter Grace Huckins unpacking AI extinction…
July 2025
As Gen Z Embraces Physical Media, This Entrepreneur Launched a New CD Music Service: ‘I’m Packaging All These Orders Nonstop’
Tired of the disconnection he felt when streaming songs and albums, 24-year-old Hunter White created a company that literally puts music back in the hands of passionate music lovers.
X takes Grok offline, changes system prompts after more antisemitic outbursts
Elon Musk’s X has taken the automated account for Grok, its AI chatbot, offline after it spent Tuesday afternoon pushing antisemitic narratives.
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, stepped down from her role on Wednesday morning after two years.
Perplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browser
Perplexity on Wednesday launched its first AI-powered web browser, called Comet, marking the startup’s latest effort to challenge Google Search as the primary avenue people use to find information online. At launch, Comet will be available first to subscribers of Perplexity’s $200-per-month Max plan, as well as a small group of invitees that signed up […]
Get your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Time is running out to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29, at Moscone West in San Francisco. This is your chance to get your startup in front of 10,000+ startup pioneers, VC leaders, and tech enthusiasts. Learn more and grab your table here before your competitor does. Maximum exposure for your […]
Yplasma zaps the air to cool chips for data centers
Yplasma recently raised $2.5 million to refine its plasma actuators, which can modify the flow of air.
Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15
There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep […]
I Fired My Smartest Employee — and It Was the Smartest Thing I Ever Did
I’ve seen thousands of impressive resumes over the years, but one important lesson I’ve learned is that intelligence without emotional intelligence can be detrimental to your team and your business.
PR is your scaling power: Learn from Insight Partners’ Nikki Parker at TechCrunch All Stage
PR and marketing are more than just press releases — they’re powerful tools for attracting investors, customers, and top talent. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, Nikki Parker, EVP of Marketing and Communications at global software investor Insight Partners, will break down the essential PR and marketing strategies every startup needs. From crafting compelling […]