Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.

August 8, 2026

As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.

OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide

August 8, 2026

NextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT.

The 4 Seasons of an Entrepreneur’s Journey — and How Each One Changes Your Priorities

August 8, 2026

I’m entering the final season of my career as CEO of a national home services brand. Here’s how age and experience have shaped my priorities.

X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards

August 8, 2026

X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program.

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have

August 8, 2026

While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.

Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames

August 8, 2026

Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames.

Before You Open a Second Location, Answer These 7 Questions — Or Risk Turning One Strong Business Into Two Weak Ones

August 8, 2026

Most founders think expansion is a growth story, but it’s actually a stress test that exposes every weakness in the original business — and the ones who scale successfully treat their second location like a franchise, not an extension of themselves.

Your Next Customer Is Googling You Right Now. Here’s How I Make the First Page Do the Selling

August 8, 2026

By the time a prospect reaches out, they have already searched your name and formed an opinion. Here is how to make sure the search results close the deal instead of quietly killing it.

Before You Open a Second Location, Answer These 7 Questions — Or Risk Turning One Strong Business Into Two Weak Ones

August 8, 2026

The 15-Minute AI System That Keeps Your Million-Dollar Goal on Track (Beginner Friendly)

August 8, 2026

AI is quietly giving solopreneurs a chief of staff. Here’s how to build yours (no staff, no code).

Architecting memory and storage in the AI era