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.
The Download: perimenopause misinformation and China’s latest AI leap
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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.
The 6-Month Cash Rule Every Founder Needs to Survive Growth
Growth can mask serious cash-flow risk, and maintaining at least six months of runway creates the discipline and flexibility founders need to make better decisions under pressure.
How Solo Founders Can Compete With AI-Powered Giants
As AI makes it easier than ever to build a business, an unexpected advantage is emerging for founders willing to think smaller, move faster and play a different game.