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.
The Download: what to make of OpenAI’s Atlas browser, and how to make climate progress
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. I tried OpenAI’s new Atlas browser but I still don’t know what it’s for —Mat Honan OpenAI rolled out a new web browser last week called Atlas. It comes with ChatGPT built in,…
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.
Announcing the top judges for the final round of Startup Battlefield 200, only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the Startup Battlefield 200 finalists will take the stage one last time to compete for the $100,000 equity-free prize. Deciding their fate will be a select group of the most respected and influential investors in the industry — our final round judges. Meet them here.
Wonder Studios, backed by OpenAI, DeepMind execs, raised $12M to bring AI content to Hollywood
Wonder will use the fresh funds to double its engineering team and accelerate its push into IP ownership and original content production.
Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 roundtables bring founders, investors, and operators together for interactive small-group discussions on AI, fintech, space, and more. Check the full schedule, and don’t miss your chance to save up to $444 and 60% off a second pass before prices rise at the door.
Amazon launches revamped Luna game streaming service
The biggest change to the service is the addition of GameNight, a growing collection of more than 25 local multiplayer games that Amazon says are “designed to bring friends family together in the living room.”
Leaders Who Ignore Trauma Are Falling Behind. Here’s How to Catch Up.
For far too long, employees were told to check their emotions at the door. That era is over.