Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Community of Raving Fans (and 3 Steps to Build Yours from Scratch)
Building a loyal community turns customers into passionate supporters who drive lasting growth.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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 State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
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Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone
Apple’s iOS 26 update with Liquid Glass redesign is available to all eligible iPhone users starting today.
How ‘Digital Immortality’ Is Creating New Opportunities for Entrepreneurs — and What to Consider Before Diving In
AI is transforming grief tech into growth tech, turning digital legacies into powerful tools of influence for brands and entrepreneurs.
China says Nvidia violated antitrust regulations
China is investigating Nvidia’s 2020 acquisition of Mellanox Technologies as trade tensions between the U.S. and China heat up.
Elon Musk’s Startup xAI Is Laying Off 500 Employees Who Worked on Training Its Grok Chatbot: ‘Strategic Pivot’
The employees were on xAI’s data annotation team.
President Donald Trump Suggests Canceling Quarterly Reporting: ‘This Will Save Money’
Public companies have been reporting quarterly earnings since 1970, per SEC requirements.
Israel announces seizure of $1.5 million from crypto wallets tied to Iran
The Israeli government ordered the seizure of 187 wallets it said belong to the IRGC, which have over time received $1.5 billion in crypto, according to a blockchain analysis firm.
Time’s running out to volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, and we’re looking for motivated, curious, and energetic volunteers to help make it all happen.
PayPal adds new one-to-one payment links that will soon support crypto
PayPal introduces 1:1 direct payment links that will soon support crypto.
Most Founders Would Hide a Secret Service Investigation From Customers — Here’s Why I Didn’t (and How It Paid Off)
Your users want to know what’s happening behind the scenes — and who they’re trusting with their data, time and business.