Here’s what’s happening on day one of TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

September 19, 2023
Welcome to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 — day one! We’re thrilled that you’re here, and we’re rarin’ to dive into three full days laser focused on the tools, information and connections that fuel early-stage startup success. We want to make sure your first day gets off to a flying start. Carbo-loading complete? Optimum caffeine levels achieved?  […]

TRI is developing a new method to teach robots overnight

September 19, 2023
Learning may well be the most exciting frontier in the whole of robotics. The field itself dates back decades. The 80s, for instance, brought exciting breakthroughs in learning by demonstration, but a slew of research projects out of schools like CMU, MIT and UC Berkeley point to a future in which robots learn much like […]

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max goes to Disneyland

September 19, 2023
Since 2014, I’ve been reviewing Apple’s latest iPhones at Disneyland. The rationale was, and is, simple: Instead of lab tests, do my best to get a feeling for what these devices will be like to use for people and families in a real-world scenario. Disneyland offers the ability to test the capabilities of the battery, […]

Cato Networks, valued at $3B, lands $238M ahead of its anticipated IPO

September 19, 2023
Cato Networks, the Tel Aviv-based startup that packages software-defined networking, managed cybersecurity and global backbone services into a single offering, today announced that it raised $238 million in an equity investment that values the company at over $3 billion. LightSpeed Venture Partners led the round with participation from Adams Street Partners, Softbank Vision Fund 2, […]

The Download: AI to cure diseases, and China’s deepfake influencers

September 19, 2023
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. How AI can help us understand how cells work—and help cure diseases Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg are cofounders and co-CEOs of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Cells are key to understanding disease—yet so…

Alphabet (GOOGL): A Thorough Review of Mid-Sept Buying Potential

September 19, 2023
Google parent Alphabet’s (GOOGL) fiscal 2023 second-quarter revenue and earnings surpassed analyst estimates. Furthermore, analysts are bullish about the company’s prospects due to its innovative products and services offerings, rising…

Top 3 Asset Management Stocks to Buy in the Industry

September 19, 2023
The asset management industry is well-positioned for robust growth and expansion, driven by high demand for efficient asset utilization and management, the growing popularity of ESG and alternative investments, and…