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Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada

Together, these permits would allow up to 8,000 robotaxis to be deployed over the next 12 months.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 5:53 am

AI data startup Micro1 reaches $500M gross run rate amid AI training boom

Surging demand for AI training data is driving rapid growth for the startup and its rivals.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 5:43 am

Learn what VCs actually want, from a founder who

Investors want founders who understand the financial reality of their business. Messy data, misunderstood metrics, or waiting until youre nearly out of cash to start fundraising can cost founders leverage, valuation, and even a term sheet. In this episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Sasha Orloff, founder and CEO of Puzzle []

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 5:02 am

OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with business users, new data indicates

Businesses are willing to flop back and forth as each lab releases new models, volatility that should give both companies' investors pause about how sticky enterprise AI spending really is.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 4:06 am

ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plugin

Ever wanted someone else to do your texting for you? ChatGPT is being offered up as an automated text scribe via a new Apple Messages integration.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 3:39 am

The Enhanced Games

An effort to transform the world of sports through steroid use doesn't exactly seem to be bearing financial fruit.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 2:38 am

Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure

A hacker pretending to work for a leading cryptocurrency news website targeted several cybersecurity professionals using Google Docs as a way to deliver malware.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 1:30 am

Mark buys a castle

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a cozy abode somewhat close to Metas international headquarters in Ireland.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 1:25 am

Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses

Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search sends fewer clicks to the web.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 12:48 am

Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits

Runlayer and Rippling have dropped their lawsuits. No money was paid. Rippling celebrated by releasing a competing product.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 12:45 am

Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles

Founded in 2022, Castelion set out to manufacture hypersonic weapon systems at a lower cost and at faster speeds than traditional defense primes.

TechCrunch 21 Aug 2026 12:31 am

Linkdaze

Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 11:50 pm

Grok keeps sending gibberish responses to users

Affected users told TechCrunch they were using Grok Lite, and noticed the issues as early as Wednesday morning.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 11:02 pm

The investor

Year after year, investors who've explored the Expo Halls, met founders, and learned from peers have proven why you need to be on the ground at Disrupt this year.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 10:57 pm

Early Cerebras investor Adit Singh joins Mayfield as infrastructure partner

At Mayfield, Singh will focus on semiconductor, cybersecurity, and physical AI investments.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 10:34 pm

Ramp launches its own AI model router, called Router

Ramp has launched its own AI model routing service, dubbed Router, that lets users and companies use and switch between various large language models via an API.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 10:16 pm

Senators demand answers from TikTok over experiment that disabled safeguards

The safeguard was designed to prevent users from being overwhelmed by harmful content, but TikTok wanted to determine whether it made the app less engaging.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 9:52 pm

Meta brings Pocket, an app that lets you vibe-code and share games, to US users

Meta is bringing Pocket, its experimental AI-powered app for creating and sharing interactive games, to users across the U.S. after quietly testing it in Brazil.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 9:37 pm

The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here

Were thrilled to unveil the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200, our annual handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Patreon launches 30 new creator features, including short-form Clips and revamped discovery

Patreon is overhauling how creators get discovered, adding short-form Clips, topic-based communities, and a revamped recommendation system designed to give smaller creators more visibility.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Inertia Enterprises finds a way to make its fusion fuel fast

Fusion power startup Inertia Enterprises reduced the fuel filling process from a week to just a few hours. It's one of ten hurdles the company must overcome to make a profitable power plant.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

There are less than 48 hours to save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket

If youve been circling around Disrupt, then nows the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 9:23 pm

Apollo Atomics wants to make nuclear power cheaper by shrinking an overlooked part

Y Combinator alumnus Apollo Atomics is shrinking a key nuclear reactor part, which promises to slash the cost of electricity below natural gas.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 7:15 pm

AI data giant Alation confirms cyberattack

The data search and AI giant confirmed unauthorized access to its systems during an incident on Tuesday, and said it was investigating the breach.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 6:31 pm

For a16z, AI gives foreign founders an advantage

a16zs Borderless Founder network initiative supports immigrant and international founders. 'Having one foot in your home country, and one foot in Silicon Valley, is an advantage, the firm believes.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI

Hackers are targeting internet-connected Siemens controllers used in water facilities around the United States.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 6:13 pm

Binance now lets AI agents trade, but keeping them in check is largely up to users

Binance's Agent OS works with tools including ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Cursor.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 3:00 pm

New Haryana hub to cut North India turnaround time by 4 hours: DTDC

DTDC CEO Abhishek Chakraborty discusses how the new DTDC Bharat One Hub in Rathiwas will reduce dependence on Delhi-NCR, support rapid commerce, and strengthen the companys focus on MSMEs and new-age businesses.

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2026 10:41 am

Inc42

Indias Evolving D2C Landscape Indias consumer ecosystem is undergoing a reset, driven by instant gratification and algorithmic execution. Speaking at

inc42 20 Aug 2026 8:00 am

Stripe didn

What does a payments giant want with a startup that routes prompts between different AI models? Stripe says it's because of he singularity but it's really for a far more real and powerful reason.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 5:02 am

Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startup

SpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 3:21 am

Travis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing:

After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career.

TechCrunch 20 Aug 2026 3:18 am

TerraPower

TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.

TechCrunch 19 Aug 2026 9:14 pm

Rivian spinout Also raises another $150 million

The round, led by Prysm Capital, will fund the company's expansion beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.

TechCrunch 19 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required

Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime.

TechCrunch 19 Aug 2026 8:30 pm

Why Hammer Prefers Cables Over Premium Headphones For Quick Commerce

For D2C consumer brand Hammer Lifestyle, quick commerce is not a channel for replicating its entire ecommerce catalogue. Instead, the

inc42 19 Aug 2026 8:13 pm

You can Venmo your college tuition, for some reason

Kids these days don't know how good they have it.

TechCrunch 19 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers

Relativity Networks deals in hollow-core fiber, a rarely deployed technology that allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fiber.

TechCrunch 19 Aug 2026 3:30 pm

D2C Brands Should Use Quick Commerce Gains To Scale General Trade: Veeba

D2C brands should capitalise on the quick commerce boom and use the gains generated from the channel to expand their

inc42 19 Aug 2026 2:12 pm

How Quick Commerce Has Become More Than A Convenience Play

Quick commerce is no longer confined to its traditional strongholds of food, groceries and personal care. As Indian consumers become

inc42 19 Aug 2026 1:55 pm

KKR To Invest In BookMyShow To Fuel Live Entertainment Push

Online ticketing and entertainment platform BookMyShow has signed definitive agreements with global investment firm KKR for the latter to acquire

inc42 19 Aug 2026 1:54 pm

CarePal Group builds proprietary AI Chief of Staff to scale execution across crowdfunding, lending & insurance

The company says multi-stage extraction powered by Claude identifies action items, priorities, decisions and risks. OpenAI embeddings support semantic search and deduplication within a vector store.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 10:45 am

Investcorp acquires 20Cube 3PL Solutions

The transaction involves the carve-out of the India contract logistics business from Singapore-headquartered 20Cube Logistics, which will continue to focus on its core business of international freight forwarding.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 10:34 am

Policy blueprint proposes entrepreneurship mission to create 10 lakh enterprises, upto 50 lakh jobs

It also proposed a flagship role for the Ministry of Education, recommending that entrepreneurship courses culminate in students attempting a real first sale rather than a written examination.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 10:13 am

Gartex Texprocess India 2026: How AI is reshaping textile and fashion manufacturing

Fashion manufacturing is on the brink of a transformation as industry experts highlight the potential of artificial intelligence. But while AI plays a critical role, human interpretation remains vital for assessing data accurately.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2026 8:26 am

Swiggy Gets The IOCC Tag, Shiprocket

Swiggy Instamart All Set For Inventory Model Swiggy is finally an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC). After a failed attempt

inc42 19 Aug 2026 8:00 am

TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says

If rolled out, the feature would use the social media services TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.

TechCrunch 19 Aug 2026 1:33 am

OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach

The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores

Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 10:42 pm

Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch

A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 10:09 pm

Why Apple

Apples leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 9:49 pm

Bluesky says its recent outage was caused by another DDoS attack

This is the latest large-scale DDoS attack to hit the social networking site this year.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 9:29 pm

Peacock is raising prices across all of its streaming plans

The cheapest ad-supported Select plan is increasing from $7.99 to $8.99 per month.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 8:56 pm

Swiggy Shareholders Vote To Cap Foreign Ownership At 49.5%

At Swiggys 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the foodtech giants shareholders voted to cap its aggregate foreign ownership at 49.5%

inc42 18 Aug 2026 8:37 pm

Reach Capital raises $265M Fund V to back AI founders building to

Reach Capital announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $265M Fund V.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Fairphone is launching its latest repairable phone in the US too

The Fairphone 6+ is priced at $649 and will be available on Amazon.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

India Ratings and Research upgrades LT rating of Onesource Specialty Pharma to 'A'

Onesource Specialty Pharma (OSPL) said that India Ratings and Research has upgraded the company's long-term rating to 'IND A' from 'IND A-' with a 'positive' outlook.

Business Standard 18 Aug 2026 1:31 pm

Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Upgraded to 16 Coaches From 8

Union MoS Suresh Gopi pointed out that the increase in capacity was coming into effect on a significant day, as it marked the beginning of the New Year in the Malayalam calendar

Deccan Chronicle 18 Aug 2026 12:29 pm

Crisil Ratings upgrades LT ratings of Premier Energies to 'A+' with 'positive' outlook

Premier Energies (PEL) said that Crisil Ratings has upgraded its rating on the long-term bank facilities of the company to 'Crisil A+/Positive' from 'Crisil A/Positive'.

Business Standard 18 Aug 2026 11:50 am

Adani Power receives upgrade in credit ratings from CARE

Business Standard 18 Aug 2026 11:31 am

Bridging the skills gap: How rural youth can power Indias MSME growth story

Indias next MSME growth wave could come from the countrys vast rural talent poolbut only if skilling moves beyond certificates to genuine industry readiness.

The Economic Times 18 Aug 2026 11:14 am

Beyond assembly: Why India may need to move from scale to finesse in manufacturing

Indias manufacturing opportunity is shifting from scale and assembly to deeper capabilities, engineering and innovation.

The Economic Times 18 Aug 2026 11:04 am

Adani Power gains after CARE Ratings upgrades LT ratings to 'AA+' with 'stable' outlook

Adani Power (APL) added 1.62% to Rs 207.20 after the company said that the credit rating agency CARE Ratings has upgraded the long-term (LT) rating of APL to 'CARE AA+' from 'CARE AA' with 'stable' outlook.

Business Standard 18 Aug 2026 10:31 am

Manav Suthar is Ravindra Jadeja's upgraded version: Ex-India cricketer

Manav Suthar is Ravindra Jadejas upgraded version ExIndia cricketer

India Today 18 Aug 2026 8:01 am

Ecommerce Giants Woo Sellers With AI, Jar

Will Sellers Embrace AI Blitz? The AI war in the Indian ecommerce space is now moving into the seller realm.

inc42 18 Aug 2026 8:00 am

AI automation startup Relay shuts down, staff joins Google

We have some really ambitious plans to help you work with AI in Chrome to get things done, and Ill have more to share soon, Jacob Bank, Relay founder and CEO, said.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 2:57 am

Unprecedented number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators

Cybersecurity experts who investigate spyware attacks say the number of people who received a recent threat notification from Apple is unusually high.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 1:48 am

Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21

If youve been circling around Disrupt, then nows the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 1:03 am

Higgsfield raises $400M Series B, quadrupling its valuation in 8 months to $5.4B

Higgsfield, founded by former Snap exec Alex Mashrabov, lets users create AI images and videos.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 12:34 am

Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos

Reddit is beginning to test video and audio versions of popular posts, allowing users to watch or listen to Reddit stories instead of just reading them.

TechCrunch 18 Aug 2026 12:12 am

Army begins Rs 20,000 crore upgrade, bets on indigenous drones

Army begins Rs crore upgrade bets on indigenous drones

India Today 17 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

CIC launches upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System 2.0

New Delhi, Aug 17: The Central Information Commission (CIC) launched its upgraded Appeal and Complaint Management System (AppCoMS 2.0) today, 17th August 2026. The upgraded portal was launched by Raj Kumar Goyal, Chief Information Commissioner. The upgraded portal has been developed and implemented as per the prescribed project timeline, with the objective of strengthening the digital infrastructure of the Commission and streamlining the workflow for processing Second Appeals and Complaints under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Appeal and Complaint Management System (AppCoMS) is an online web application portal, initially introduced by the Central Information Commission in September 2016. It enables citizens to file Second Appeals and Complaints online and facilitates end-to-end digital processing of cases, including registration, scheduling of hearings, issuance and uploading of decisions and other related processes. The AppCoMS 2.0 has been developed as a technologically upgraded platform with enhanced security standards, improved functionalities and streamlined workflows. It will facilitate smoother processing of Second Appeals and Complaints and provide a more user-friendly experience to applicants and other stakeholders. A key feature of AppCoMS 2.0 is the introduction of user accounts for Applicants, Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) of the Public Authorities and other stakeholders, linked with their e-mail ID and mobile number. In the upgraded system, Applicants will be able to submit Second Appeals and Complaints through their user accounts. Under the upgraded system, applicants will have access to a number of additional functionalities. Applicants can view case timelines, access documents, download hearing notices and decisions/ orders. Another important feature of AppCoMS 2.0 is the facility for use of Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) for digitally signing and issuing notices/orders by the Commission. The upgraded portal also provides enhanced facilities for Public Authorities and their designated officers, including the creation of user accounts for CPIOs to enable them to access Second Appeals and Complaints details and submit case-related documents through the portal. The decisions issued during the transition period (from 1st August onwards) and dispatched by post will be uploaded on the upgraded portal/ website in the coming days. The launch of AppCoMS 2.0 is in line with the Government of Indias continuing efforts to promote transparent and citizen-centric governance through technology and digital transformation.

Greater Kashmir 17 Aug 2026 10:35 pm

Micromax arm Bhagwati Products plans 1,015 crore electronics manufacturing investment

The projects will expand domestic capabilities in two key electronics segments, with production expected to begin this year and employment opportunities rising.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Aug 2026 10:03 pm

Groq raises $350M to fuel its pivot from AI chips to neocloud

Groq raised $350 million at a $3.5 billion valuation as the former AI chipmaker pivots to a neocloud business and expands its Nvidia-powered data center footprint.

TechCrunch 17 Aug 2026 9:45 pm

Nvidia investing $1.5B in SoftBank data center developer behind OpenAI project

Nvidia's investment in SoftBank's data center developer will guarantee its chips power an OpenAI data center.

TechCrunch 17 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Govt Clears 31 More Electronics Manufacturing Projects Worth

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 31 new applications under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS),

inc42 17 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

Terra Industries closes $52M seed round to build defense infrastructure for the Global South

African defense tech company Terra Industries announced an additional $18 million in funding, bringing its seed round to $52 million.

TechCrunch 17 Aug 2026 8:36 pm

WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan

WordPress.com Education lets teachers offer their students free domains, plugin support and professional website-building tools.

TechCrunch 17 Aug 2026 8:26 pm

Wispr raises $280M at $2B valuation as it looks beyond dictation

Wisprs total funding is now over $361 million.

TechCrunch 17 Aug 2026 6:40 pm

Crypto hardware wallet owners face fresh security risks after recent spate of personal data thefts

The hacks at shipping companies used to mail out hardware wallets puts crypto owners at greater risk of real-world attacks.

TechCrunch 17 Aug 2026 6:30 pm

OnePlus 16 Could Offer Major Display Upgrade With BOE X4 Material and Slim Bezels

OnePlus said to have worked with BOE to customise the new X4 light-emitting material for the OnePlus 16. This new material is said to offer improved power efficiency compared to the X3 material used in the OnePlus 15. The new display material could double the lifespan compared to the previous generation. The X4 display could outperform Samsung's M-series luminescent material.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 4:16 pm

Per Annum records over 400% growth in AUM; eyes next phase with 5X workforce expansion

Currently, the firm's P2P lending and fractional real estate sectors are managing more than Rs 1,400 crore. Looking ahead, Per Annum is set to expand its workforce five times and establish new offices, targeting regions with a rising interest in alternative investments.

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 3:29 pm

Snabbit Ropes In Klydo Cofounder Pradeep Yadav To Helm Operations

Quick home services soonicorn Snabbit has roped in fashion-focused quick commerce startup Klydos cofounder Pradeep Yadav as head of operations,

inc42 17 Aug 2026 1:45 pm

SIDBI backing is a huge stamp of credibility for Cedar Hill Capital: Sahil Anand

SIDBIs backing of Cedar Hill Capitals fund marks a strong vote of confidence in its strategy of investing in AI-first enterprise FinTech, Managing Partner Sahil Anand says.

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 12:17 pm

How Super El Nio adds fuel to the climate fire

This year's El Nio is expected to be the worst in seventy-six years. It combines with global warming to create extreme weather events worldwide. These events will cause significant financial losses exceeding four trillion dollars by 2030. The phenomenon presents a preview of future climate change impacts.

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 11:55 am

CenturyPly targets Rs 12,000 crore revenue by FY31, sees housing demand and exports driving growth

The company is expanding capacity across plywood, laminates, MDF, and particle board. New manufacturing facilities and branding investments will support this growth. Export opportunities are being actively pursued, especially in laminates. AI and digitisation are integrated to enhance manufacturing productivity and efficiency.

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 11:34 am

India's aim to become global manufacturing hub by 2047 requires focused strategy: Niti Aayog

Niti Aayog identified key sectors for India's manufacturing growth by 2047. Chemicals, textiles, telecom, and solar PV are crucial for industrial acceleration. Addressing challenges like import dependence is vital for global leadership. A coordinated approach will drive manufacturing's central role in India's future.

The Economic Times 17 Aug 2026 10:17 am

Amber Enterprises Gets Rating Upgrade After Strong Q1- Check New Target Price

Brokerage sees electronics, PCB and mobile manufacturing businesses driving a sharp earnings rerating over the next few years.

NDTV 17 Aug 2026 9:10 am

The RDI Fund Row, PM

Indias Deeptech Fund Hits A Hurdle Indias 1 Lakh Cr RDI fund promised to unlock patient capital for deeptech startups.

inc42 17 Aug 2026 8:00 am