Robomart unveils new delivery robot with $3 flat fee to challenge DoorDash, Uber Eats
Robomart’s RM5 autonomous delivery robot can carry up to 50 pounds and deliver multiple customer orders at once.
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…
Yottar wants to help energy users find capacity on the electrical grid
The startup maps utility assets and collects data on electricity demand, which helps customers find locations ripe for upgrades or new equipment.
Apple might opt for a curved glassed design for 20th anniversary iPhone
Apple is likely to debut a new curved glass design for the 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027
Next set of VC judges locked in for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The Startup Battlefield 2025 judging panel is getting even stronger. Our first wave of VCs brought serious firepower, and now we’re adding more top investors who will grill founders, unpack the big questions, and help crown this year’s $100,000 champion at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 27–29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West.
AI Design Tools May Have Finally Caught Up
InfographsAI can generate charts, mind maps, logos, and more.
This Entrepreneur Turned a Weekend Side Hustle Into a Business That Doubled Margins — And Is on Track for $7 Million
Sal Longo turned a daycare side gig into a real business. After a back-to-basics reset, Busy Bee Jumpers earned $5.5 million last year from a single location.
Your Best Employees Will Quit Someday — Here’s Why You Should Support Them on Their Way Out
No leader wants a good employee to quit. But it’s going to happen. What matters most is how you respond when that moment comes.
‘When Your Name Is on the Bag, There’s No Hiding’: Why This Founder Named A Snack Brand After Himself
“I can’t cut corners because it reflects directly on me and my family,” says Mark Samuel of Mark’s Snacks
How lidar measures the cost of climate disasters
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County in January 2025 left an indelible mark on the Southern California landscape. The Eaton and Palisades fires raged for 24 days, killing 29 people and destroying 16,000 structures, with losses estimated at $60 billion. More than 55,000 acres were consumed, and the landscape itself was physically transformed.…
Pintarnya raises $16.7M to power jobs and financial services in Indonesia
The Indonesian startup, now backed by $16.7M in Series A funding, helps workers find full-time and side gigs while offering financial solutions