A decade in, bootstrapped Thinkst Canary reaches $20M in ARR without VC funding
Reflecting on 10 years since its launch, the honeypot maker explains why the company did not take on any VC funding.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The Builders Stage agenda is now live and taking shape
Startups don’t build themselves. The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, is where investors, operators, and founders come to talk tactics — the nitty-gritty of getting something off the ground and making it work. This year, we’re bringing some of the sharpest minds in the game […]
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Meta AI now has 1B monthly active users
Meta AI now has one billion monthly active users across its apps, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, as first reported by CNBC. The new milestone doubles the 500 million monthly active users Meta AI had back in September 2024. The “focus for this year is deepening the experience […]
7 days until doors open at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
We’re on the final stretch! TechCrunch Sessions: AI kicks off in just 7 days. Main stage and breakout sessions feature AI leaders from Google Cloud, Anthropic, OpenAI, Twelve Labs, and more. It’s your moment to connect, learn, and network at high velocity. Now’s the time to move—lock in your ticket and save $300, plus score […]
Apple to change the way it names operating systems, report says
Apple will reportedly change the way it names its operating systems, per a Bloomberg report. Operating systems will now be named by year, meaning the update after the current iOS 18 will be iOS 26 rather than, say, iOS 19. The change paves the way for a less confusing, more consistent branding among Apple products. […]
Volteras wants to connect to more EVs than anyone else
Volteras has raised $11.1 million to expand its connected car offerings to automakers and companies that want to interact with EVs.
The New York Times and Amazon ink AI licensing deal
Nearly two years after suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, The New York Times has agreed to license its editorial content to Amazon to train the tech giant’s AI platforms.
Level up Your Business and Make Any Image Look Professional With Luminar Neo
Don’t break the bank trying to get the perfect product photos — use Luminar Neo’s AI tools.
Zeal Capital Partners announces close of $82M Fund II
Zeal Capital Partners announced on Wednesday the close of its second fund, raising $82 million. Limited partners in the fund include Citi Impact Fund, M&T Bank, Wells Fargo, and Spelman College. It hopes to invest in at least 25 early-stage companies, writing check sizes between $1 million and $2.3 million, with 50% of the fund […]
Buildots raises $45M to help companies track construction progress
In the construction industry, managers can easily become disconnected from what’s happening on-site. Among the many tasks to juggle are staying apprised of costs, communicating with all stakeholders, and assessing risk related to aspects like contractor billing and performance. Buildots wants to change all of that through AI and computer vision. Founded in 2018 by […]
Meet LoveJack, the dating app designed for users to find love using just five words
As Kevin Malone from “The Office” once said, “Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?” For Julia LeStage and Lisa Le, the creators of a new dating app called LoveJack, finding love online doesn’t have to feel like filling out a mountain of paperwork. Sometimes, all you need are a few […]