Telo raises $20 million to build tiny electric trucks for cities
The round was co-led by designer Yves Béhar and Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning, who helped get Telo off the ground in 2022.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
NASA’s new astronaut class includes SpaceX veterans Anna Menon and Yuri Kubo
SpaceX isn’t just a private company – it’s becoming an astronaut proving ground.
How to Leverage Authenticity to Build Unshakeable Customer Loyalty
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‘Smarter’ AI Is Likely to Replace These Jobs First, According to a New Study From Indeed
Career and job posting website Indeed assessed 2,900 skills to determine if they had the potential to be transformed by generative AI.
WhatsApp can now translate messages on iOS and Android
The company notes that translations occur on the user’s device where WhatsApp cannot see them, which means messages remain encrypted.
Dedicated mobile apps for vibe coding have so far failed to gain traction
An analysis of mobile apps offering vibe coding tools shows few have found traction.
Mercor’s Brendan Foody breaks down AI’s impact on hiring at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
On the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Mercor co-founder and CEO Brendan Foody will break down how artificial intelligence is transforming not just how we work, but also who gets to work in the first place.
Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Shut Down Due to Cyberattack, Costing the Company More than a Billion So Far
Wealthy Americans love their Range Rovers. It might be tough to find a new one soon.
These Are the Top Global Franchises of 2025
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These Are the Top Franchise Suppliers of 2025
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