Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat now on App Store
Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat is now available on the App Store, but security researchers have questioned the app’s privacy claims.
How Branch Basics Built a $50 Million Cleaning Empire On Trust, Not Hype
One in every three Branch Basics purchases in 2025 came from a friend or family recommendation. That single data point tells you everything about how this women-founded cleaning brand scaled to over $50 million, and why it’s still growing.
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Get inside Disrupt: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
We’re looking for curious, driven volunteers to join our team at Moscone West from October 27–29, and help power one of the most iconic startup events in the world.
Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own ‘clean’ baby formula
Nara Organics is a new organic, whole milk baby formula brand that’s free from palm oil, soy, corn syrup, maltodextrin, and GMOs.
They Opened a Restaurant During the Pandemic — But Locals Showed Up, and Celebrities Followed. Now, It’s Thriving.
Barry Dakake, Marco Cicione and Yassine Lyoubi discuss how a longtime friendship became a business, how they built media buzz without a budget and how they make locals feel like VIPs.
Retailers Are Strapped for Time, Money and People. Here’s How AI Can Offer a Helping Hand
For retailers and entrepreneurs who are stretched thin, support is increasingly available in the form of AI and automation
Golden Dome may not be the golden ticket Silicon Valley is hoping for
Golden Dome, the White House’s next-gen missile defense system, is a huge opportunity for startups that can successfully collaborate with incumbents.
You’ve Earned a Break (And 10 Bottles of Wine)
Choose every bottle and get them shipped to your door for less than $9 apiece.
Adobe adds new AI-powered image editing features to Photoshop
Adobe is adding an improved background removal tool to Photoshop using AI, so the app doesn’t leave weird artifacts in your images.
TikTok adds YouTube Music as an option to save songs playing in videos
You can now save tracks playing in TikTok videos directly to a playlist on YouTube Music.
How to Develop the Mindset for a Billion-Dollar Success, According to Raising Cane’s CEO
Todd Graves was turned down by every bank in town when he started. Here, he sits down to share his mentality on success, leadership and building a billion-dollar brand.