November 13, 2025

Google is still aiming for its “moonshot” 2030 energy goals

Last week, we hosted EmTech MIT, MIT Technology Review’s annual flagship conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Over the course of three days of main-stage sessions, I learned about innovations in AI, biotech, and robotics.  But as you might imagine, some of this climate reporter’s favorite moments came in the climate sessions. I was listening especially closely…

Greycroft closes on over $1 billion across new funds

April 26, 2023

Greycroft, the self-styled “seed-to-growth” venture capital firm, today announced the closing of over $1 billion in capital commitments across new funds. The firm’s two flagship vehicles, Greycroft Partners VII and Greycroft Growth IV, closed on more than $980 million, according to co-founder and managing partner Dana Settle — cash that’ll be put toward investing in […]

Greycroft closes on over $1 billion across new funds by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 set to premiere in June

April 26, 2023

“Black Mirror” is officially returning this June, Netflix announced today, bringing viewers a sixth season that will potentially make them feel like we’re all inching closer to a grim, tech-infused dystopian reality. Alongside the announcement, Netflix released the first teaser for season 6, featuring a space station in orbit, a haunting smiley face emoji that […]

‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 set to premiere in June by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

TikTok is testing an in-app tool that creates generative AI avatars

April 26, 2023

TikTok is experimenting with a new tool that allows users to create generative AI avatars, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The new tool was first spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra. The tool isn’t broadly available, and is currently being tested in a few select markets, the company said. With this test product, TikTok […]

TikTok is testing an in-app tool that creates generative AI avatars by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

Operant is changing the way you secure cloud native applications

April 26, 2023

Containers and micro services may not be a new concept at this point, but lots of companies are struggling with the transition to cloud native applications, and the impact of that approach on their security. Operant is an early startup that’s trying to solve the security problem in a way it stays in the background […]

Operant is changing the way you secure cloud native applications by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch

Register now to attend today’s filming of TechCrunch Live with ClassDojo and SignalFire

April 26, 2023

Register for this TechCrunch Live right here. The show broadcasts live today, Wednesday, April 26 at 12 p.m. PDT. Sam Chaudhary takes his time. The founder of ClassDojo, an edtech consumer app that focuses on student classrooms, spent eight years building the company before introducing a formal revenue model. All while raising over tens of […]

Register now to attend today’s filming of TechCrunch Live with ClassDojo and SignalFire by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch