One startup’s paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built

October 7, 2025

By coating regular rebar with a thin layer of stainless steel, Allium Engineering could reduce the amount of concrete needed to build a bridge while also prolonging its life.

How I Escaped Burnout by Building a Membership Business — and How You Can Too

October 7, 2025

If your business starts at zero every month, the problem isn’t your hustle; it’s the model. Learn how a lean membership can replace one-off sales with predictable revenue and a calmer, more scalable operation.

This 18-Year-Old Saved Babysitting Money for College — Then Decided to Buy a Business Instead

October 7, 2025

She bought her first store before she could legally sign a contract.

California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services

October 7, 2025

Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services won’t be allowed to “transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than the video content the advertisements accompany,” according to the bill’s text.

Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse

October 7, 2025

The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launches a Mastodon server.

Security bug in India’s income tax portal exposed taxpayers’ sensitive data

October 7, 2025

TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department’s e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers’ data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak is now fixed.

OpenAI and the race for AI-driven commerce

October 7, 2025

OpenAI now has all the pieces in place for AI-driven commerce, establishing ChatGPT as a place customers go to buy and retailers go to sell.

He Left His Cubicle to Start a Business With ‘No Plan B.’ Now He Has 10 Restaurants.

October 7, 2025

Joe Fontana discusses his leap from cubicle to hot chicken and the rise of Fry the Coop across Chicago.

Founders Must Harness Their Inner Marketer to Succeed — and AI Can Help

October 7, 2025

You don’t need to be a marketer to market well. But you do need to be curious, listen closely and use the tools available to you.

Power up Your Business with a $180 MacBook Air

October 7, 2025

Cut costs, not corners with Apple MacBook Air.

Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman