February 17, 2026

The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance

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. The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis Across the world, unsuspecting people are unwittingly becoming caught up in a new and growing type of organized criminal enterprise: vehicle transport fraud and theft. Crooks…

Lucid plans to start production of Gravity electric SUV in late 2024

August 7, 2023
Lucid said Monday it will reveal its long-awaited all-electric Gravity SUV in November with production not kicking off until late 2024. The EV maker, which has experienced a drop in sales for its well regarded but pricey luxury sedan, had originally planned to begin producing the Gravity at its factory in Arizona in late 2023. […]

Investors: Discover pipeline possibilities at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

August 7, 2023
Investors, we’re back with a reminder that TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 — happening September 19–21 in San Francisco — can help you pump up your pipeline and dial up your deal flow. Are you ready to hunt for future unicorns? Giddyup! Beat the deadline: Buy an Investor Pass to Disrupt now and save up to $600. […]

Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule will not be ready fly crew until March 2024

August 7, 2023
Boeing and NASA managers are now estimating that the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will not be ready to fly astronauts until March 2024, one of the longest delays yet to hit this already very delayed space program. Boeing’s Starliner capsule is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew program (CCP), one of two spacecraft – the other being […]

Netflix is making it easier to rate its movies and shows on mobile

August 7, 2023
Netflix updated its “Thumbs Up” feature to allow subscribers using the mobile app to like or dislike shows/movies in the middle of watching them. Instead of having to go back to a TV show or movie’s page to give it a thumbs rating, now users can tap the screen at any point– whether they’re in […]