Why the Best AI Doesn’t Replace People — It Gives Them Their Day Back
After spending time inside university admissions offices, I learned that the real bottlenecks often live in the workflows surrounding existing platforms.
The Download: a biological de-aging contest and why LLMs don’t reason
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. A new contest pits competitors against each other in a race to biological youth —Jessica Hamzelou This week, I officially signed up for an unusual competition. One that rewards competitors for…
The Average Manager Salary at This Fast Food Chain Is $200,000
The average fast-food manager doesn’t stick around. But In-N-Out’s have stayed for 15 years, and now the reason is pretty clear.
Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia’s Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks
The Pixel phone maker said there are indications that a bug in the phone’s modem “may be under limited, targeted exploitation.”
This Company Just Hit a $1 Billion Valuation — And, Surprise, It’s Not an AI Startup
Thatch is a health-benefits platform that lets employers give workers a defined, tax-advantaged healthcare budget.
Amazon gives its workers a raise of $1 per hour
Amazon’s investment in these raises comes out to over $1.5 billion, or about 0.06% of its $2.68 trillion market cap.
Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners
Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion
Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed
Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don’t miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.
3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.
This Dunkin’ Franchisee Just Opened His 100th Store. His First Piece of Advice? Don’t Do What He Did.
Dave Baumgartner started with a four-store deal his first year in franchising. He now says that was a mistake.