February 9, 2026

The Download: what Moltbook tells us about AI hype, and the rise and rise of AI therapy

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. Moltbook was peak AI theater For a few days recently, the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots.…

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European startups: Apply to Startup Battlefield 200

May 4, 2023

Genius doesn’t recognize borders, and neither do we when it comes to the Startup Battlefield 200 (SB 200). The global search continues for the top early-stage founders building the next generation of startups with world-changing impact. Europe: The Startup Battlefield 200 wants your startups Today, we’re urging early-stage startups across Europe to apply for the […]

European startups: Apply to Startup Battlefield 200 by Neesha A. Tambe originally published on TechCrunch

Temu accelerates global expansion with parent’s new Dublin office

May 4, 2023

Temu, a fast-growing ecommerce platform known for cheap deals, is making inroads into new markets as its parent firm sets up a base in Dublin, joining a raft of tech giants including Meta and Twitter that have opened offices in the tax-friendly Irish capital. PDD Holdings, the Dublin-based corporate entity behind Temu,  also owns Pinduoduo, […]

Temu accelerates global expansion with parent’s new Dublin office by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch

Musk’s The Boring Company to expand Vegas Loop to 18 new stations

May 3, 2023

The Boring Company, Elon Musk’s project to build underground highways to alleviate traffic congestion, received approval Wednesday to expand its “Vegas Loop,” an underground tunnel system beneath Las Vegas that shuttles passengers via Tesla vehicles. The expansion, approved by Clark County, Nevada commissioners, will expand the network by 25 miles, allowing for 18 new stations […]

Musk’s The Boring Company to expand Vegas Loop to 18 new stations by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

Maxar completes $6.4B sale to private equity

May 3, 2023

Maxar Technologies, the satellite imaging and manufacturing company, has completed its $6.4 billion sale to private equity. The company announced on Wednesday that it was no longer listed on the New York Stock Exchange following the closing of the acquisition by PE firm Advent International and minority investor British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. It will […]

Maxar completes $6.4B sale to private equity by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch