SoftBank bulks up its robotics portfolio with ABB Group’s robotics unit
SoftBank says this acquisition will help it dive deeper into robotics as it considers physical AI to be the next frontier.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
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From courtside to code: Tristan Thompson on AI, sports, and startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
NBA champion Tristan Thompson joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss how AI and athletes are transforming sports, startups, and innovation. Register here to save up to $444 on your pass, or up to 30% on group tickets.
Google launches extensions system for its command-line coding tool
Google launched a new feature for its command-line AI system, Gemini CLI, allowing outside companies to integrate directly into the product.
Square launches AI voice ordering and an integrated Bitcoin solution for merchants
Block is now allowing Square merchants to accept Bitcoin payments without any processing fee for one year
Shaun Neff and Nick Gross Join the Ownership Team of Live Events Powerhouse Breakaway
The entertainment and pop-culture-focused entrepreneurs bring their expertise to the leading brand in live music festivals.
Entrepreneurs Can Build More and Outsource Less With This Microsoft Tool
Turn ideas into apps, websites, and software with Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022.
Google’s Search Live comes to India, AI Mode gets more languages
With this launch, India becomes the second market after the U.S. to get Google’s Search Live.
The Download: carbon removal factories’ funding cuts, and AI toys
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. The Trump administration may cut funding for two major direct-air capture plants The US Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon-sucking factories that were originally set…
Charles Schwab backs Singapore’s Qapita, a Carta challenger
Charles Schwab and Singapore-based Qapita have teamed up to launch a new service to help U.S. startups manage cap tables and employee stock plans.
Revolut aims to take on Indian banks and their ‘criminal’ forex fees
Revolut plans to onboard 20 million users in India by 2030 and process more than $7 billion in transactions.