Chipolo, an AirTag rival, debuts rechargeable trackers with a six-month battery life
Chipolo debuts a lineup of rechargeable trackers to compete with AirTag and others.
The US is set to cancel funding for two major direct-air capture plants
The Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon sucking factories that were originally set to receive more than $1 billion in government grants, according to a department issued list of projects obtained by MIT Technology Review and circulating among federal agencies. The projects include the South Texas Direct…
August 2025
The Boring Company is finally testing Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ in its Las Vegas tunnels
It may seem like a great place to test Tesla’s driver assistance tech, but the underground convention center shuttle program will stay human-driven for a while.
How to Consistently Exceed Customer Expectations and Build Unshakeable Trust
Delivering more than you promise builds lasting trust and sets you apart from competitors. Set realistic expectations, then consistently exceed them.
Before You Build an AI Product, Ask These 3 Questions (Most Founders Don’t)
Before launching a new product or service, this founder used three simple questions to test demand, pricing and reach — saving time, money and guesswork.
A Billionaire-Approved AI Private School With Half a Day of Recess Is Offering Teachers Six-Figure Pay
Alpha School is a private school network that’s based on an AI curriculum, with tuition ranging from $40,000 to $75,000, depending on location.
‘Agentic AI Has Been Weaponized’: Major AI Company Says Hackers With No AI Skills Used Its Chatbot to Generate Phishing Schemes and Ransom Demands
AI startup Anthropic reports that cybercriminals used its Claude AI chatbot for “vibe hacking” schemes that automate attacks, calculate ransom fees, and generate “visually alarming ransom notes.”
Here are the 33 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025
Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?
Pixel 10 Pro review: familiar hardware, filled with Google’s AI
Pixel devices have always been a reflection of how Google sees Android, as well as a platform to showcase its own apps and technology advances. In the current era, this vision encompasses Google’s consumer AI suite. Google wants Pixel owners to live and breathe Google AI in all aspects of their lives through the new […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Launching an Ecommerce Business
These five factors may determine whether you can build a thriving ecommerce business or not.
The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut
We’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 — TechCrunch’s annual, handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.