GM cuts thousands of EV and battery factory workers
The automaker has been on a tear of cuts to its workforce, and will idle two battery factories for the first half of 2026.
Bridging the operational AI gap
The transformational potential of AI is already well established. Enterprise use cases are building momentum and organizations are transitioning from pilot projects to AI in production. Companies are no longer just talking about AI; they are redirecting budgets and resources to make it happen. Many are already experimenting with agentic AI, which promises new levels…
Former L3Harris Trenchant boss pleads guilty to selling zero-day exploits to Russian broker
Prosecutors confirmed Peter Williams, the former Trenchant boss, sold eight exploits to a Russian buyer. TechCrunch exclusively reported that the Trenchant division was investigating a leak of its hacking tools, after another employee was accused of involvement.
Google to bring shuttered nuclear power plant back from the dead
Google is working with NextEra to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa to power the tech companies data centers.
What Today’s Consumers Value More Than Convenience — and How You Can Leverage It to Elevate Your Brand
Forget fast and cheap. Today’s smartest brands are winning with products that feel slow, rare and wildly human.
What 25 Years in Ecommerce Taught Me About Building Businesses That Last
Sustainable growth comes from knowing your strengths, nurturing collaboration and building trusted relationships that extend far beyond your walls.
Bending Spoons to acquire AOL
Wednesday’s news marks a new chapter for AOL, which was once one of the most recognized brands on the internet, known for its email service and “You’ve Got Mail” notification.
ElevenLabs CEO says AI audio models will be ‘commoditized’ over time
ElevenLabs’ founder Mati Staniszewski said that, in the short term, AI audio models were still the “biggest advantage and the biggest step change you can have today.”
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How to watch the Startup Battlefield finale, Cluely, Solana, SF’s Mayor
If you’re not able to attend in person, the next best thing is to check out our livestream of the Disrupt Stage. Tune in right here starting now!
It’s official. Fubo is combining with Hulu Live TV
Fubo and Disney have officially completed the transaction to combine the live sports platform with Hulu Live TV.
How AI labs use Mercor to get the data companies won’t share
Mercor CEO Brendan Foody has built a $10 billion empire freeing up valuable data from legacy industries, and making it available to AI labs.