Tensormesh raises $4.5M to squeeze more inference out of AI server loads
Tensormesh uses an expanded form of KV Caching to make inference loads as much as ten times more efficient.
IntrCity SmartBus lands $30M at $140M valuation to deepen its grip on India’s intercity travel market
IntrCity SmartBus grew revenue by 67% last year and is targeting full profitability this year, as intercity travel booms across India.
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U.S. government accuses former L3Harris cyber boss of stealing trade secrets
The U.S. Department of Justice accused Peter Williams, former general manager of L3Harris’ hacking division Trenchant, of stealing trade secrets and selling them to a buyer in Russia.
Made in space: Varda’s William Bruey shares plan to build the next great supply chain at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
William Bruey, founder and CEO of Varda Space Industries is taking the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, to share how his team is transforming outer space into the ultimate manufacturing frontier. Register here to save up to $444 before doors open.
Palantir enters $200M partnership with telco Lumen for enterprise AI services
Palantir said on Thursday it had struck a partnership with Lumen Technologies that will see the telecommunications company using the data management company’s AI software to build capabilities to support enterprise AI services.
Sora update to bring AI videos of your pets, new social features, and soon, an Android version
OpenAI’s hit AI video app, Sora, is getting a wave of new features, including video editing tools, pet and object “cameos,” and enhanced social options. The Android app is also “coming soon.”
The Companies Making the Most Money From AI All Have One Thing in Common
AI in a mediocre business just gives you mediocrity at scale. Here’s how to turn it into the amplifier it was meant to be.
Amazon Just Unveiled AI Smart Glasses for Its Drivers — Here’s What They Actually Do
The glasses use AI-powered sensors, computer vision and cameras to create a display that shows everything from navigation instructions to delivery tasks.
Performance Reviews Are Broken — and the Missing ‘5’ Proves It
Most performance reviews measure outcomes, not outlooks. That’s exactly why they fail. If you want real results, stop grading employees on perfection and start evaluating how they think, adapt and drive strategy forward.
Rivian reportedly cutting 600 workers in third layoff of the year
The layoffs represent about 4% of Rivian’s workforce. The company has made two other smaller cuts since June.
Cluely’s Roy Lee joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to show how rage-baiting cuts through the AI noise
Cluely’s Roy Lee isn’t afraid to stir the pot — and he’s taking that bold energy to the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Register now to join, and save up to $444 on your pass + 60% off a second.