Lucid Motors slashes 12% of its workforce as it seeks profitability
The layoffs affect hundreds of full-time workers in the US, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch.
The Download: gig workers training humanoids, and better AI benchmarks
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 gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home When Zeus, a medical student in Nigeria, returns to his apartment from a long day at the hospital, he straps his…
New Balance Turned ‘Dad Shoes’ Into $9.2 Billion in Sales, Outpacing Nike. Here’s What’s Behind Their Epic Run.
Nike’s pivot to direct-to-consumer created an opening on store shelves that New Balance and other rivals moved quickly to fill.
AI’s promise to indie filmmakers: faster, cheaper, lonelier
AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated content.
Prepare for pitch battle: Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open
Nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Pitch at Disrupt 2026 in October in front of top VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. Nominate your startup or for one that’s deserving.
Peak XV raises $1.3B, doubles down on AI as global VC rivalry in India heats up
Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures.
How to Keep Your Board Aligned and Engaged So It Actually Drives Results
Here’s how entrepreneurs can build a strong, value-creating partnership with their board of directors and create a powerful ally.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Super Early Bird rates end in 1 week
The lowest ticket rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends next Friday, February 27. Save up to $680 on your pass. Register now before prices increase.
Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers
The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable.
Amazon Is Now the Country’s Largest Retailer — Here’s How They Beat Walmart
The e-commerce giant posted $717 billion in sales versus Walmart’s $713 billion, breaking the retailer’s 24-year reign.
4 Surprising Ways Joy Makes You a Stronger, Smarter Leader
In a time of burnout and disengagement, authentic joy — not forced positivity — may be the most overlooked driver of performance, innovation and inclusion.