GM partners with startup Forge Nano to improve EV battery life, performance, and safety

October 16, 2024

General Motors is working with Forge Nano, a materials science startup, to find new ways to enhance the performance and lifetime of electric vehicle battery cells. The automaker’s investment arm, GM Ventures, on Wednesday injected $10 million into Forge Nano, which is developing a thin coating the startup says will help improve safety and increase […]

This Week in AI: AWS loses a top AI exec

October 16, 2024

Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. Last week, AWS lost a top AI exec. Matt Wood, VP of AI, announced that he’d be leaving AWS after 15 years. Wood had long been involved in the Amazon division’s AI initiatives; he was appointed […]

If You Win This Data Contest, You’ll Get $25,000 in Prize Money — and a Job in the NFL: ‘Almost Like a Science Fair’

October 16, 2024

The seventh annual Big Data Bowl is now open. Here are some tips for submitting a winning project.

He Turned a College Project Into a $100 Million Luxury Fashion Brand: ‘My Grandma Taught Me How to Sew’

October 16, 2024

George Heaton breaks down how he and his brother Mike created a global fashion brand starting with a simple T-shirt.

7 Business Lessons I Learned From Planning My Daughter’s Wedding

October 16, 2024

Here’s what planning a wedding taught me about building a successful business.

Why Prioritizing Connections Will Be the Superpower That Drives Your Success

October 16, 2024

Establishing a connection-first culture can mean the difference between lasting success and failure as a company.

4 Steps Entrepreneurs Can Take to Ensure AI Is Being Used Ethically Within Their Companies

October 16, 2024

Discover practical steps for entrepreneurs to harness AI ethically, from protecting data privacy to mitigating job displacement and reducing environmental impact, ensuring that technology drives positive change without causing harm.

Amazon Is Going Nuclear, Joining Big Tech in the Race for More Power: ‘There’s Not Going to Be Enough Wind and Solar to Meet Needs’

October 16, 2024

Amazon joins Microsoft and Google in Big Tech’s investment in nuclear power to help support growing energy needs.

I Wish I’d Prioritized These 5 Self-Care Habits Sooner in My Entrepreneurial Journey

October 16, 2024

The idea of self-care is changing. Long ago, it might have meant putting cucumbers on your eyes or taking long baths — now, self-care means anything that helps you feel good and focused.

4 Best-Selling Authors Share Their Best Advice for Finally Writing and Selling That Book Swimming Inside Your Head

October 16, 2024

The hosts of the “Friends & Fiction” web series share hard-earned lessons they’ve learned living the writer’s life.

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