New Alarming Study Reveals AI Is Making Us Work More, Not Less
An eight-month study reveals that generative AI tools intensified work, creating unsustainable productivity that risks burnout.
TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it
SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving’s software revolution, deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, and candid conversations about how AI is rewriting the global music and anime industries.
Former Tesla product manager wants to make luxury goods impossible to fake, starting with a chip
The fake goods crisis cuts two ways. Luxury brands lose more than $30 billion a year to counterfeits, while buyers in the booming $210 billion second-hand market have no reliable way to verify that what they’re purchasing is genuine. Veritas wants to solve both problems with a solution that combines custom hardware and software. The […]
Singapore says China-backed hackers targeted its four largest phone companies
The Singaporean government said the China-backed hackers gained “limited access to critical systems” run by the country’s top four telecommunication giants, but said they did not disrupt services or steal customers’ data.
This Is the Hidden Foundation of Leadership Success — Plus the 5 Daily Habits That Build It
The difference between average leaders and exceptional ones isn’t talent — it’s discipline. Learn the daily habits that quietly drive world-class performance.
Vega raises $120M Series B to rethink how enterprises detect cyber threats
Vega Security raised $120 million Series B, bringing its valuation to $700 million, in a round led by Accel. The company aims to rethink how enterprises detect cybersecurity threats.
Trump EPA reportedly seeks to revoke landmark air pollution rule
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin is reportedly expected to repeal the 2009 “endangerment finding” that underpins U.S. climate regulatory efforts.
A Disaster Derailed His Career — But Taught Him the 1 Thing That All Successful People Know
When Michael Palmer took over a beloved California dessert brand, he leaned on a simple approach most successful people already know.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Is Pivoting to Build a ‘Self-Growing City’ on the Moon
The billionaire announced that the moon is the “overriding priority” for securing civilization’s future, despite his long-standing focus on Mars colonization.
The Quiet Crisis Many Entrepreneurs Face But Rarely Talk About
Entrepreneurship rewards independence and resilience; but over time, it can quietly isolate even the most successful founders.
Hauler Hero collects $16M for its AI waste management software
Hauler Hero has seen its customer base, revenue, and head count double since the company raised its seed round in 2024.