Generative AI takes robots a step closer to general purpose

November 8, 2024

The Download: AI vs quantum, and the future of reproductive rights in the US

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. Why AI could eat quantum computing’s lunch Tech companies have been funneling billions of dollars into quantum computers for years. The hope is that they’ll be a game changer for fields as diverse…

June 12, 2024

The push to produce a robotic intelligence that can fully leverage the wide breadth of movements opened up by bipedal humanoid design has been a key topic for researchers.

Ford’s secretive low-cost EV team is growing with talent from Rivian, Tesla and Apple

June 12, 2024

A TechCrunch review of LinkedIn data found that Ford has built this team up to around 300 employees over the last year.

Tern AI wants to reduce reliance on GPS with low-cost navigation alternative

June 12, 2024

The most critical systems of our modern world rely on GPS, from aviation and road networks to emergency and disaster response, from precision farming and power grids to weather forecasting and military defense. That dependence is becoming a problem. “We’ve got an increased threat from foreign adversaries who have shown capabilities to jam, to destroy, […]

How Marketing Agencies Can Successfully Enter New Markets

June 12, 2024

Going global used to be a far-off dream for owners of marketing agencies. Today, the world is your oyster. We’ll discuss seven considerations you must make for success.

Fintech Brex abandons co-CEO model, talks IPO, cash burn and plans for a secondary sale

June 12, 2024

Since fintech startup Brex’s inception in 2017, its two co-founders Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi have run the company as co-CEOs. But starting today, the pair told TechCrunch in an exclusive interview, the San Francisco-based corporate credit card and expense management company is shifting to a more traditional — and what they say should be […]

How to Ensure Value Keeps Flowing to Your Business, No Matter the Circumstances

June 12, 2024

To grow your business, you need to keep clients and customers flowing towards you.

Joey Chestnut Reacts to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Ban: ‘Gutted’

June 12, 2024

The decision was made after Chestnut reportedly inked a four-year, $1.4 million deal with “rival” Impossible Foods, a plant-based company that makes a vegan hot dog.

4 Entrepreneurial Secrets That Will Help You Be Calm, Confident and Consistent

June 12, 2024

Getting these 4 secrets nailed down will produce calm, confidence and consistency for entrepreneurs as they continue to build and grow their businesses.

This Week in AI: Apple won’t say how the sausage gets made

June 12, 2024

Hiya, folks, and welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. This week in AI, Apple stole the spotlight. At the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in Cupertino, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, its long-awaited, ecosystem-wide push into generative AI. Apple Intelligence powers a whole host of features, from an upgraded Siri to AI-generated emoji to photo-editing tools that […]

India’s 360 One acquires mutual fund app ET Money for $44M

June 12, 2024

360 One WAM, India’s largest wealth manager focused on ultra-high-net-worth individuals, has agreed to acquire popular Indian mutual fund investment app ET Money for about $44 million. 360 One disclosed (PDF) the deal in a stock exchange filing Wednesday evening. ET Money boasts over 900,000 transacting clients and tracks assets under management of approximately $8.3 […]

The Download: AI vs quantum, and the future of reproductive rights in the US