Sources: AI training startup Mercor eyes $10B+ valuation on $450 million run rate
The two-year-old startup has been in discussions with investors for a Series C round.
The Download: chatbots for health, and US fights over AI regulation
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. “Dr. Google” had its issues. Can ChatGPT Health do better? For the past two decades, there’s been a clear first step for anyone who starts experiencing new medical symptoms: Look them up online.…
From mixers to pitch-offs — your brand event belongs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Each Side Event can unlock new opportunities for the hosts: investor deal flow, talent connections, and brand exposure with the startup community.
‘Most Powerful Yet’: Apple Just Revealed the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and AirPods With Live Translation. Here’s What to Know.
Apple introduced a slew of new products at its “awe dropping” launch event on Tuesday.
Help, I have been charmed by the iPhone Air
Apple’s sleek iPhone Air has a powerful processor and large display, but its battery life and camera might be a problem.
Why SpaceX made a $17B bet on the direct-to-cell market
Explaining SpaceX’s aggressive move to dominate satellite-to-phone connectivity.
I want to love Apple’s new iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17 is a better deal
I was within a heartbeat of preordering the new iPhone Air. But a closer looks at the specs changed my mind.
Email Isn’t Dead — But Your Strategy Might Be. Here’s How to Revive It
Most email campaigns fail not because of the channel, but because of a flawed strategy — here’s how to fix yours and start driving real results.
Microsoft’s Return-to-Office Mandate Will Begin in a Few Months. Here’s What We Know.
The return-to-office policy is expected to affect all Microsoft corporate employees in the U.S. and abroad.
Apple’s creator-centric iPhone 17 Pro will make the vlogging camera obsolete
Apple unveiled its new line of iPhones on Tuesday, and the iPhone 17 Pro is making a direct appeal to content creators.
The iPhone Air is a hint at the iPhone’s future, which could include foldables
The iPhone Air may not be ready to be your daily driver, but it’s a hint of what’s to come.