Rivian reportedly cutting 600 workers in third layoff of the year
The layoffs represent about 4% of Rivian’s workforce. The company has made two other smaller cuts since June.
The Download: AI and coding, and Waymo’s aggressive driverless cars
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Everything you need to know about AI and coding AI has already transformed how code is written, but a new wave of autonomous systems promise to make the process even smoother and less…
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Cluely’s Roy Lee joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to show how rage-baiting cuts through the AI noise
Cluely’s Roy Lee isn’t afraid to stir the pot — and he’s taking that bold energy to the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Register now to join, and save up to $444 on your pass + 60% off a second.
Announcing the top judges for the final round of Startup Battlefield 200, only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the Startup Battlefield 200 finalists will take the stage one last time to compete for the $100,000 equity-free prize. Deciding their fate will be a select group of the most respected and influential investors in the industry — our final round judges. Meet them here.
Wonder Studios, backed by OpenAI, DeepMind execs, raised $12M to bring AI content to Hollywood
Wonder will use the fresh funds to double its engineering team and accelerate its push into IP ownership and original content production.
Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 roundtables bring founders, investors, and operators together for interactive small-group discussions on AI, fintech, space, and more. Check the full schedule, and don’t miss your chance to save up to $444 and 60% off a second pass before prices rise at the door.
Amazon launches revamped Luna game streaming service
The biggest change to the service is the addition of GameNight, a growing collection of more than 25 local multiplayer games that Amazon says are “designed to bring friends family together in the living room.”
Leaders Who Ignore Trauma Are Falling Behind. Here’s How to Catch Up.
For far too long, employees were told to check their emotions at the door. That era is over.
Only 4 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase
The wait all year is almost over! In just 4 days, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West and with it the future of tech. This is your final chance to join the founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future before ticket prices increase. Save up to $444 + 60% on a second pass now.
Redefining data engineering in the age of AI
As organizations weave AI into more of their operations, senior executives are realizing data engineers hold a central role in bringing these initiatives to life. After all, AI only delivers when you have large amounts of reliable and well-managed, high-quality data. Indeed, this report finds that data engineers play a pivotal role in their organizations…
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