TECHNOLOGYBase Power raises another $1B to save the grid using backyard batteriesBase Power’s $1 billion round will help the startup ramp production of its home batteries.TechCrunch·3w ago
TECHNOLOGYSpider-Man and The Odyssey are splitting up IMAX screens after a record-breaking weekendSpider-Man: Brand New Day is joining The Odyssey in IMAX theaters after both movies led the biggest weekend in box office history. On Monday, IMAX announced that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be available in select digital IMAX locations across North America starting Thursday, August 6th. The news The Verge·3w ago
TECHNOLOGYHorizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalateCybersecurity startup Horizon3 raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation as companies want continuous, AI-powered security validation instead of annual pen testing.TechCrunch·3w ago
TECHNOLOGYA Marc Benioff-backed startup thinks AI can solve the AI deployment problemJune emerged from stealth today with a $20 million pre-seed round to make AI adoption simpler.TechCrunch·3w ago
TECHNOLOGYSam Altman and AI’s decel debateOn the latest episode of Equity, we discuss why Sam Altman has calling on the industry to "pace the rate of AI development."TechCrunch·August 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYFender’s CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AIFender CEO Edward "Bud" Cole gave an interview to T3 in May celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster with comments on AI and music that initially flew under the radar. But it has started making the rounds recently, pouring more fuel on an already raging fire of bad PR following the companyThe Verge·August 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYTechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged — for robotaxisWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.TechCrunch·August 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThese App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI eraDespite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen.TechCrunch·August 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYIs paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists' work without permission. They've pointed out how the practice is tantamount to theft, and in response, many gen AI boosters have argued that it's necessary for the tecThe Verge·August 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYFoldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for AppleThis is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones and Android, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Believe it or not, it didn'The Verge·August 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYIs It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder.Wired·August 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareHundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malwareCNN·August 2, 2026
