Google Maps bakes in Gemini to improve navigation and hands-free use
Google is now baking Gemini into Maps to let users ask it questions while driving, improve navigation, and do more with the app.
Batteries just broke another record in the US
Battery installations hit a new record in the US in the second quarter of 2026. In total, 20.2 gigawatt-hours of new capacity came online, according to a new report. That’s enough to supply the daily electricity needs of about 700,000 homes. The surge is putting the country on a trajectory to see 71 gigawatt-hours of…
The Download: the solar geoengineering race, and future gazing with the The Simpsons
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. Why the for-profit race into solar geoengineering is bad for science and public trust —David Keith is the professor of geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago and Daniele Visioni is an assistant…
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Your Business Isn’t Ready For the Next Crisis — Here’s How to Fix That Fast
Let’s examine three essential systems that separate the triumphant from the struggling: strategic revenue diversification, sound operational flexibility and decision processes that improve with time.
Armis raises $435M pre-IPO round at $6.1B valuation after refusing M&A offers
Armis is hoping to launch its IPO in late 2026 or early 2027, its co-founder and CEO Yevegny Dibrov told TechCrunch.
Are AI-First Teams the Secret Ingredient Behind the Next Billion-Dollar Startups?
Tomorrow’s winners won’t outspend — they’ll out-learn. Here’s how to build an AI-first team that sets you up for exponential growth.
From vibe coding to context engineering: 2025 in software development
This year, we’ve seen a real-time experiment playing out across the technology industry, one in which AI’s software engineering capabilities have been put to the test against human technologists. And although 2025 may have started with AI looking strong, the transition from vibe coding to what’s being termed context engineering shows that while the work…
Former Meta employees launch a ring to take voice notes and control music
A raft of voice-based hardware devices have emerged, aimed at companionship, productivity, or personal growth. These include card-shaped devices from Plaud and Pocket; pendants from Friend, Limitless, and Taya; and a wristband from Bee, which is now part of Amazon. Now, two former Meta employees who worked on interface design have launched Sandbar, a startup […]
‘That’s Insulting!’: Watch the Pitch That Got Investors Hot
On the new episode of ‘Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,’ find out what investors want to hear — and don’t want to hear — in the boardroom.
Goldman Sachs doubles down on MoEngage in new round to fuel global expansion
MoEngage already has customers across 75 countries, with North America being its biggest business driver.