Marks & Spencer chair refuses to say if retailer paid hackers after ransomware attack
The retail giant’s chair confirmed the breach was caused by ransomware.
Wayve CEO Alex Kendall brings the future of autonomous AI to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for a deep dive into the future of technology. One of the most compelling conversations on one of the AI Stages will feature a panel of innovators redefining what intelligent systems can do — […]
Jon Taffer Teamed Up With This $300 Million Franchise Company to Build Something Bigger Than Restaurants
Taffer, known for his role in ‘Bar Rescue,’ teamed up with Craveworthy Brands to expand his concept, Taffer’s Tavern.
Jeff Chow of Miro shares how team intelligence drives better product-building at TechCrunch All Stage
AI can help your team move faster — but only if your team knows how to move together. Join Jeff Chow, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Miro, for a roundtable sessions at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station, where he’ll break down how product-led innovation can supercharge collaborative problem-solving. […]
7 days until doors open at TechCrunch All Stage — and up to $475 in ticket savings vanish
We’re in the final countdown — TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in less than 7 days, and your chance to save up to $475 disappears when it does. This is the ultimate founder summit, built for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a founder, co-founder, or investor, this is where scaling strategies are […]
Nothing Phone (3) review
Carl Pei led electronics manufacturer OnePlus from being a scrappy brand for tech enthusiasts offering affordable phones to one that produces multiple lines of devices, including flagship phones that challenge Samsung and Apple. He is running a similar playbook with Nothing, a five-year-old, venture-backed hardware startup that just launched its most ambitious device, the Phone […]
Battling next-gen financial fraud
From a cluster of call centers in Canada, a criminal network defrauded elderly victims in the US out of $21 million in total between 2021 and 2024. The fraudsters used voice over internet protocol technology to dupe victims into believing the calls came from their grandchildren in the US, customizing conversations using banks of personal data,…
One of the Best Protections Against Cyber Threats That Normally Costs $4,900 is Now Only $390
Protect your company files using cloud storage with maximum post-quantum encryption.
Why this LA-based VC firm was an early investor in Slate Auto
Slate Auto, which came out of stealth mode earlier this year with a surprising – and surprisingly affordable – customizable electric truck, has raised $700 million to date. But long before the EV startup broke cover, it quietly raised a Series A round of more than $100 million in 2023. And while Jeff Bezos was […]
The Download: hunting an asteroid, and unlocking the human mind
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. Inside the most dangerous asteroid hunt ever If you were told that the odds of something were 3.1%, it might not seem like much. But for the people charged with protecting our planet,…
‘Seeing People I Helped Succeed Is My Greatest Thrill’: Baseball Star Dexter Fowler and Restaurateur Michael Tanha Outline a Playbook for Success
Retired World Series Champion Dexter Fowler and hospitality entrepreneur Michael Tanha discuss what drives their passion to succeed on the new episode of “The Playbook.”