Lingverse, formerly Ling AI, secured $29 million in funding to launch iKairos, a wearable AI device inspired by the defunct social robot Jibo. The iKairos aims to capture real-life moments and transform them into AI-generated images, with presales planned for later this year.
Celsius co-founders Alexander Mashinsky, Shlomi Daniel Leon, and Nuke Goldstein face permanent court orders banning them from significant parts of the crypto and asset-services business and combined obligations of $16.5 million following the crypto lender's bankruptcy.
Celsius co-founders Shlomi Daniel Leon and Hanoch Goldstein must pay over $6 million in FTC settlements for misrepresenting the platform's safety before its 2022 collapse. This follows former CEO Alex Mashinsky's earlier settlement and permanent trading ban.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has intensified concerns about discriminatory lending practices in the banking industry, particularly affecting entrepreneurs of color and women. SVB was known for supporting underrepresented founders, and its failure highlights the limited options and systemic challenges these groups face in accessing capital from larger banks.
A Organiquê, em São Carlos (SP), se destaca na organização de ambientes residenciais e corporativos. Com metodologia personalizada, analisa rotinas e hábitos para otimizar espaços, oferecendo soluções que vão da gestão de mudanças à marcenaria inteligente.
Venture capitalist Charles Hudson discusses challenges for early-stage founders, advising against chasing high valuations and urging founders to conduct due diligence on investors. He also highlights the changing VC landscape, influenced by rapid AI company growth.
Groq founder Jonathan Ross revealed on a podcast that his own leadership errors, not technical issues, cost the AI chip startup up to four years of progress. He cited a flawed hiring strategy where employees expected detailed instructions but were given broad responsibility, leading to stalled projects. Ross has since shifted his hiring approach to focus on selecting talent.
The FCA is seeking to dismiss Consumer Voice's legal challenges over motor finance payouts, alleging the group and its solicitors, Courmacs Legal, have not been transparent about their funding and potential conflicts of interest.
Exclusive figures reveal one in five young market traders now hold postgraduate degrees, a significant shift from previous generations. This trend highlights a growing number of highly educated individuals pursuing entrepreneurial careers in markets, seeking autonomy and creative fulfillment over traditional employment.
Childhood friends Rudy Arora and Sarthak Dhawan launched Turbo AI, an AI-powered study app, in January 2024. By March 2025, the app was generating nearly $500,000 monthly, leading the founders to drop out of college after their sophomore year to focus on the business, which has since generated over $13 million in lifetime revenue.
Advances in AI, particularly reinforcement learning and large foundation models, are accelerating the development of general-purpose robots capable of performing diverse tasks independently in complex environments. While humanoid robots attract investment, other forms may prove more practical. Companies like Boston Dynamics and Agility Robotics are deploying specialized robots and working towards more adaptable machines for warehouses and potentially homes.
Italian company Bending Spoons, owner of AOL and other internet brands, has gone public on the Nasdaq with an initial valuation over $18 billion. The company focuses on acquiring and improving digital brands using technology and AI, aiming for long-term operation rather than quick sales.
Krafton has settled a legal dispute with its subsidiary Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the developer of Subnautica 2. The settlement includes paying bonuses to studio staff and resolves a lawsuit initiated by former executives after their ousting. CEO Ted Gill will depart the studio.
India's government has issued a notice to Meta-owned WhatsApp, demanding a halt to its proposed username feature until consultations are complete. Concerns over impersonation, phishing, and financial fraud are cited, with WhatsApp asked to provide a detailed explanation within three days.
The Builders Stage is set to return to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco from October 13-15, offering founders, startup operators, and investors practical conversations on scaling companies. Sessions will cover fundraising, AI, go-to-market strategies, and M&A.
David Clayton-Thomas, the powerful vocalist who fronted the rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at 84. He joined the band in the late 1960s, leading them to international fame with hits like "Spinning Wheel" and "You've Made Me So Very Happy."
Founders of real money gaming companies have appealed to India's GST Council to waive personal tax liabilities and grant amnesty on retrospective dues following a Supreme Court ruling. The industry, facing a reduced but still heavy tax burden of ₹50,000 crore, warns of widespread insolvencies without relief.
Microsoft has hired Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection AI, to lead its new MAI Superintelligence Team. Suleyman, now CEO of Microsoft AI, aims to solve concrete problems with controllable, humanity-serving AI, contrasting with Meta's similar initiative. He emphasized a disciplined, evidence-based culture focused on scientific rigor and user empathy.
Großaktionär Global Founders fordert vor Hauptversammlung von Rocket Internet fast die gesamte Gewinnausschüttung von 600 Mio. Euro. Die Dividende würde damit 184-fach höher ausfallen als ursprünglich vorgeschlagen.
Five former senior Ethereum Foundation researchers have launched Ethlabs, an independent nonprofit R&D lab focused on making Ethereum the global economy's settlement layer. The lab explicitly frames its mission around ETH's value and monetary properties, a departure from the Foundation's neutral stance. Backed by ETH treasury companies and ecosystem players, Ethlabs aims to address a perceived funding and legitimacy gap within Ethereum's core development.
Founders Fund launches 'MAFIA the GAME', a card game show featuring tech leaders like Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and Bryan Johnson, moderated by Mike Solana, to leverage infotainment for marketing and influence.
Alibaba's Partnership Committee includes Group CEO Eddie Wu Yongming and Jiang Fan, CEO of the e-commerce unit. The CTO, born in 1982, is a key architect of Alibaba's tech infrastructure and is now focused on AI development.
German startup HyImpulse aims to develop "taxis for space" with its small rocket, while Germany and Estonia announce a digital state partnership. The third day of TECH is also covered.
TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield has launched over 1,700 companies, raising $32 billion and achieving 250+ exits. The competition serves as a crucial launchpad, with recent alumni sharing their post-event journeys on the "Build Mode" podcast. Applications for Startup Battlefield 2026 are open until June 8.
