Why Bread Zeppelin Is Hitting Pause on Franchising: ‘We Have a Lot to Prove’
The 10-unit chain is focusing on company-owned growth to attract sophisticated, well-capitalized franchisees down the road.
Roundtables: Can AI Learn to Understand the World?
Listen to the session or watch below AI companies want to build systems that understand the external world and overcome the limitations of LLMs. Recent developments have brought world models to the forefront of the AI discussion. Watch a conversation with editor in chief Mat Honan, senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven, and AI reporter…
The Power Couple Behind Richwife Is Redefining What It Means to Be Rich
Matthew and Kaylyn Noonan break down the launch and growth of their multi-million-dollar apparel and lifestyle brand Richwife.
Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board
The head of Bezos’ family office appears to have stepped down at some point in the last few months, around the time Bezos became increasingly in his robotics firm Project Prometheus.
How Anthropic’s Mythos has rewritten Firefox’s approach to cybersecurity
Security researchers at Mozilla say Anthropic’s Mythos has unearthed a wealth of high-severity bugs in Firefox.
Google’s $9.99-per-month AI health coach launches May 19
The Gemini-powered health coach will act as a combination fitness coach, sleep expert, and health and wellness advisor.
Google unveils Whoop-like screenless Fitbit Air
The device comes with health and fitness tracking like 24/7 heart rate, heart rhythm monitoring with Afib alerts, SpO2, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages and duration, and more.
Startup Battlefield 200 applications close May 27: A shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K
Startup Battlefield 200 applications are open, but only for three more weeks. Apply by May 27 for your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, $100K equity-free, and more opportunities for major scaling impact. Pre-Series A founders — and anyone who knows a startup worth backing — this is your reminder: the deadline is approaching fast, and the […]
Police arrest SMS blaster crew that sent malicious messages to thousands across Toronto
Toronto police said this is the “first known instance” of an SMS blaster being used in Canada.
Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Get in front of 10,000 decision-makers before space runs out
If startup visibility, traction, and real deals matter, you should be on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 exhibit floor. Get your 6′ exhibit table before your competitor does.
India’s first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch
Skyroot’s valuation has more than doubled since 2023 as the Indian rocket startup prepares for the country’s first private orbital launch.