Finland’s NestAI lands €100M, partners with Nokia to build AI for defense applications
Finnish startup NestAI said it has raised €100 million to build “Europe’s leading physical AI lab.”
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
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. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
Uber Eats will use Starship sidewalk robots to deliver food in the UK
The two companies will start in the UK this year, before expanding to other European cities in 2026 and the U.S. in 2027.
Three things to know about the future of electricity
One of the dominant storylines I’ve been following through 2025 is electricity—where and how demand is going up, how much it costs, and how this all intersects with that topic everyone is talking about: AI. Last week, the International Energy Agency released the latest version of the World Energy Outlook, the annual report that takes…
Monarch Tractor preps for layoffs and warns employees it may ‘shut down’
The memo that went out Thursday, which TechCrunch obtained, says the “timing” of the company’s pivot away from tractor manufacturing puts it at risk.
The Best Buyer for Your Business Isn’t Always the One With the Biggest Checkbook — Here’s What to Watch For
Mid-career acquisition entrepreneurs win more and are easier to back than recent business school graduates.
Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and upbeat forecast quiets AI bubble talk
Nvidia’s earnings were dominated by its data center business.
How the classic anime ‘Ghost in the Shell’ predicted the future of cybersecurity 30 years ago
The story of the Ghost in the Shell’s main villain the Puppet Master hinted at a future where governments use hackers for espionage, at a time when most of the world had never connected to the internet.
Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs
The startup claims that its AI agents can reduce the cost of product manufacturing by an average of 35%.
Strong Leaders Use This Creative Strategy to Come Up With the Best Ideas
The most game-changing ideas often come from the people on the front lines — not the corner office.
Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled
Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.