TechCrunch Disrupt

The healthcare industry produces massive plastic waste, with U.S. facilities discarding over 2,800 tons of single-use plastics daily, inspiring entrepreneur…

ÄIO, an Estonian startup, produces edible fats from agricultural byproducts like sawdust and farm waste using a unique yeast strain…

YC Arena's YC Partner Simulator is an interactive game where players evaluate real startup pitches and compare their accept/reject decisions…

OpenAI is restructuring its Model Behavior team by integrating it into the broader Post Training team to better align model…

The Facebook Poke feature is experiencing a resurgence, especially among younger users, and has been upgraded with gamified elements like…

Harish Abbott, co-founder of Deliverr, has launched Augment, an AI-driven logistics company that recently secured $85 million in Series A…

IQM Quantum Computers has reached unicorn status after raising $300 million in a Series B round led by Ten Eleven…

Amazon has launched Lens Live, an advanced visual search tool that uses real-time camera overlays to identify and explore products…

Fusion energy has advanced significantly with over $10 billion in private investment, driven by breakthroughs in computing, materials science, and…

TikTok is introducing voice notes and expanded media sharing to enhance user interaction and transform the platform into a more…

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, held from October 27–29 in San Francisco, will focus on transformative technologies with a special emphasis on…

Small businesses are adopting AI through tools like Netstock's Opportunity Engine, which provides actionable recommendations for inventory management without high…

Mark Cuban criticizes the U.S. healthcare system for its opaque pricing and lack of transparency, launching Cost Plus Drugs to…

Framer has reached a $2 billion valuation after raising $100 million in a Series D funding round led by existing…

OpenAI and Anthropic conducted joint safety testing on their AI models to identify weaknesses and explore future collaboration on alignment…

WhatsApp has launched an AI-powered "Writing Help" tool that allows users to adjust message tone, clarity, and engagement in real…

Hyundai, in partnership with Uncaged Innovations, is developing plant-based leather that mimics the look, feel, and scent of genuine animal…

Libby has launched an AI-powered "Inspire Me" tool to provide personalized book recommendations from a library's digital collection, aiming to…

StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt in October will focus on liquidity challenges in venture capital, featuring an exclusive LP Track for…

Firecrawl secured $14.5 million in Series A funding led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from notable investors including Shopify's…