The 14 fintech, real estate, proptech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the fintech, real estate, and proptech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
Ditch the Subscription: Get Lifetime Access to Windows 11 Pro for Just $10
Microsoft ended Windows 10 support in October 2025, but upgrading doesn’t have to mean monthly fees.
India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective
Startup funding rounds in India fell sharply in 2025 as investors concentrated capital into fewer companies.
FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart
Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotiations with new management.
Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
Investors share what to remember while raising a Series A
Investors share what founders should remember if looking to raise a Series A.
Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware
For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
This $300 MacBook Pro With Touch Bar Gives You Pro-Level Performance Anywhere
A refurbished 2017 MacBook gives you enterprise-grade specs at a fraction of the original cost.
The 22 top clean tech and energy startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the clean tech and energy Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on ‘addictive’ social media
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they’re exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.