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XDOF, a startup focused on collecting real-world teleoperation data for training general-purpose robots, is reportedly in late-stage talks for a Series B funding round at a $1.2 billion valuation, just three months after emerging from stealth.
Amini AI, a Kenyan startup founded by Kate Kallot in 2022, provides modular data centers for local, sovereign databases, addressing Africa's digital infrastructure needs. The company successfully raised $6 million within a year and has achieved 230% growth.
John Ternus has taken over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook, signaling a new era for the tech giant, while Nvidia continues to expand its influence across the entire AI technology stack.
Krafton, a South Korean gaming company, plans to invest $250M in India over the next three to four years, focusing on AI, robotics, and deep tech.
Cecilia Ziniti, a startup general counsel, built GC AI, an AI technology for legal work. She saw the gap between AI and legal work and decided to build a product for in-house legal departments.
A camouflaged Xiaomi SU7 Ultra test car has been spotted in China, featuring a larger rear wing and aggressive aerodynamic design, suggesting a potential high-performance, limited-edition model.
AI-generated menus are causing a "sameness problem" in the restaurant industry, producing unappetizing, overly perfect food images that elicit an "uncanny valley" effect and consumer unease. This issue stems from AI models being trained on narrow datasets and potentially …
After Twelve Years of Presence, Uber Leaves Nigeria and Uganda
Uber has announced its immediate withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda after 12 years, citing a "thorough review of its activities" amid a global restructuring and significant market share loss to competitors.
Crusoe, an AI infrastructure and cloud provider, has reportedly raised $3 billion at a $30 billion valuation, co-led by Atreides Management and Valor Equity Partners. This significant funding round follows a $1.38 billion raise just ten months prior.
New research from venture capital firm Madrona reveals 74% of enterprise IT professionals plan to expand their AI budgets in the next year, but only half of AI pilots make it to full production. Enterprises reevaluate AI vendors every 6 months or even on a rolling basis, …
Accel in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines, a $40B AI lab founded by Mira Murati.
Utilities eye fusion startups for grid-connected power plants. Realta Fusion secures deal with Madison Gas and Electric.
Ultrahuman, an Indian startup, has raised $70M in a new funding round with Qualcomm's venture arm. The round values the Bengaluru-based startup at $365M, up from $120M in 2023. Ultrahuman is working with Qualcomm on a new ring that will use the U.S. chipmaker's silicon, a…
Ollie bets privacy can win AI assistant race with SOC 2 compliance and subscription model
Chinese AI start-up Moonshot AI, developer of the Kimi K3 model, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong to fund its rapid expansion. The company aims to list as early as the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and market co…
TechCrunch is seeking volunteers for its rebranded Founder Summit in Boston on November 4th, offering a behind-the-scenes look at event production and valuable networking opportunities.
Excelland Robotics is launching an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise capital for R&D, expansion, and acquisitions, aiming to capitalize on the growing commercial service robot market.
Omi Desktop is a new open-source AI companion for Mac that acts as a "second brain," capturing screen activity and conversations to provide real-time summaries, action items, and proactive assistance. It integrates with virtual meetings and ambient desktop context, offeri…
The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 focuses on scaling startups with actionable insights from industry leaders.
Palo Alto Networks has acquired Console, a two-year-old startup that uses AI agents for IT help desk tasks, for $500M in cash and stock.
Physical AI startup Lyte secures $165M Series C funding at $1.6B valuation, led by Maverick Silicon.
Pangram's Max Spero discusses AI detection challenges in tech.
Pangram CEO Rebecca Bellan discusses the internet's trust problem and the startup's AI detection system.
Wonderful more than doubles its valuation to $5B in under 6 months
Israeli-Dutch AI startup Wonderful has secured $550 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation to $5 billion, more than double its previous valuation just six months prior.
Adobe has acquired Rilo, an Indian market intelligence startup, in a deal involving licensing and team acquisition. The acquisition gives Adobe a small team and technology focused on automating marketing workflows.
Pangram, an AI startup, has rapidly gained prominence as a leading AI detection tool, sparking controversy in the publishing world after its scores led to canceled book deals and accusations against authors.
Metal, a Pakistan-based startup, has raised $4.5 million in a seed funding round led by a16z Speedrun and Y Combinator. Metal operates as an AI operating system designed to assist founders with fundraising and venture capital workflows.
IEEE President’s Note: Technology for Social Good - IEEE Spectrum
Empirik, a product that tracks system changes and infers their potential ripple effects, has raised $21M in seed funding from Sequoia and others. The startup, incubated by Sequoia, aims to help infrastructure engineers prevent and resolve incidents by acting as an autonom…
AIR secures $50M to develop platform for monitoring AI agent use and security