Younger Shoppers Don’t Want ‘Human Contact’ — Where Does That Leave Stores?
What consumers need from physical stores — and how retailers can rise to meet it — is evolving fast.
The Download: carbon removal factories’ funding cuts, and AI toys
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. The Trump administration may cut funding for two major direct-air capture plants The US Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon-sucking factories that were originally set…
Nvidia Is Investing $5 Billion in Rival Intel: ‘A Game Changer Deal’
The two companies intend to combine Nvidia’s AI power with Intel’s expertise to create new chips.
DACLab says it can remove CO2 using less electricity than many competitors
DACLab repurposed technology originally intended to capture carbon from power plants and other industrial facilities. It says the approach has been key to lowering costs.
Don’t Spend Hours Digging Through Data — Let AI Do It For You With These 6 Questions
With the right approach, AI can turn everyday business questions into clear, data-driven answers and actionable recommendations.
‘Success Is Not a Straight Line’: How a Pre-Med Major Became the CEO of a Leading Travel Tech Company
Michael Sindicich shares his career journey that led him to running Navan, a platform devoted to simplifying business travel.
Google and PayPal team up on agentic commerce
PayPal and Google are teaming up on agentic commerce.
US House committee summons CEOs of Discord, Twitch, Reddit to testify on online radicalization
The House Oversight Committee has requested that the CEOs of Discord, gaming platform Steam, Twitch, and Reddit testify on October 8th about online radicalization.
Nvidia buys $5 billion stake in Intel, planning AI chip collaboration
Nvidia has agreed to invest $5 billion in Intel as part of a broader deal to together develop “multiple generations” of data center and PC products. Nvidia will buy Intel stock.
From scrappy challenger to IPO: Chris Britt brings Chime’s playbook to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Chris Britt brings Chime’s playbook to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in October. Whether you’re building in fintech or another fast-moving sector, this is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand how to scale with resilience, discipline, and purpose. Register now before Regular Bird rates go up in a week.
Building the future of Open AI with Thomas Wolf at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf joins Disrupt 2025 to share how open science and moonshot projects are shaping the future of AI. October 27–29, Moscone West, San Francisco.