TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers
TerraPower’s nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.
The Download: investigating deaths at the US border’s “virtual wall”
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. The US spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die? When José Morales Bernal crossed the border into the US in April 2024, the day before…
Rivian spinout Also raises another $150 million
The round, led by Prysm Capital, will fund the company’s expansion beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.
Report: Amazon Is Buying Rare Books in Bulk and Destroying Them to Train AI — A Hidden AirTag Proved It
A bookseller planted the AirTag in a shipment of rare books. It led straight to a Las Vegas warehouse where a team scans and shreds them.
Want to Raise Capital? Answer These 3 Questions First.
The goal is not simply to help you ask for capital. It is to help you make the case that your business is ready to use it well.
American Airlines Is Adding 4K TVs to Seatbacks. Here’s When You’ll Be Able to Watch.
The airline dropped seatback screens over a decade ago, betting flyers would just use their phones. Now it’s reversing course.
Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investment
The investment comes amid Navi plans to go public.
Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required
Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime.
Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
Calendly throws its hat into meeting note-taker circus
Calendly is also releasing a meeting scheduling assistant called Callie
The founder’s secret weapon: Work at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and learn how the pros do it
Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get an insider’s view of how world-class tech events get built and more.