Nvidia Is Tackling a Hidden Problem in Humanoid Robots — And Solving It Could Make the Technology Widespread
Barclays estimates that the humanoid robot industry will generate $200 billion in revenue by 2035.
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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Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach
This is the second data breach to affect LastPass customers in recent years, after one of the password manager’s tech partners was recently breached.
HaloBraid raises $7M from Seven Seven Six to end the six-hour hair salon appointment
HaloBraid aims to help salons speed up braiding with its first device, slated to launch later this year, that acts a braiding assistant for professional stylists.
Beer Sales Are Going Flat Everywhere But Guinness Keeps Growing: ‘It’s a 267-Year-Old Overnight Success.’
Since taking over the helm, Gráinne Wafer has turned a 267-year-old brand into one of the fastest-growing in the world.
Who Will Be the Next Trillionaire After Musk? Here’s What the Prediction Markets Say.
Prediction market traders give Mark Zuckerberg the best shot at joining Elon Musk in the 13-digit club — but put his odds at just 32%.
Tide Owns 40% of the Detergent Market — So Why Is P&G Reinventing It With Something Industry Experts Say Nobody Needs?
P&G already dominates the $25 billion laundry market. Rather than wait for a rival to disrupt it, the company reimagined its own bestseller.
Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand
The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.
4 days left to save up to $190 on TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
Four days left to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 – the ultimate founder bootcamp – before Early Bird rates end on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.
Ribbie turns real-time baseball stats into arcade-like, pixel art broadcasts
Ribbie lets you follow along live with MLB games with a delightful, arcade-inspired interface.
The ‘She Sells’ Method Behind One Woman’s $60,000 Sales Month
She’d never worked in sales. Fifteen months later, Sarah earned $60,000 in one month and moved into her dream home. Here’s how a career pivot paid off—literally.