Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm, and it’s not just the Lovables and Replits of the world that are winning. The startups building the infrastructure behind them are cashing in too. Supabase, the open-source database platform that’s become the backend of choice for the vibe-coding world, raised $100 million at a $5 billion valuation just months after closing $200 million at $2 billion. But co-founder and CEO […]
SoftBank stays in as Meesho $606M IPO becomes India’s first major e-commerce listing
Meesho heads for India’s first big e-commerce IPO next week.
How OpenAI and Google see AI changing go-to-market strategies
AI is changing how investors and startups bring their products to market. Three experts offered their insights at TechCrunch Disrupt.
The race to regulate AI has sparked a federal vs state showdown
The fight over AI regulation isn’t about the technology — it’s about whether Washington or the states get to set the rules, and what happens to consumers caught in between.
Comparing STEM Subscription Boxes: A Review
STEM subscription boxes have become a popular way to engage kids and teens in science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities. These boxes deliver curated projects and experiments right to your doorstep, making learning fun and interactive. But with so many options available, how do you choose the best STEM subscription box for your needs? This review breaks down…
Anduril’s autonomous weapons stumble in tests and combat, WSJ reports
Defense tech startup Anduril Industries has faced numerous setbacks during testing of its autonomous weapons systems, according to new reporting by the WSJ. The problems cited include more than a dozen drone boats that failed during a Navy exercise off California in May, with sailors warning of safety violations and potential loss of life; a […]
This Thanksgiving’s real drama may be Michael Burry versus Nvidia
Is Burry the canary in the coal mine, warning of a collapse that’s inevitable? Or could his fame, his track record, his now unrestricted voice, and a fast-growing audience trigger the very implosion he’s predicting?
Glīd won Startup Battlefield 2025 by building solutions to make logistis simpler, safer, and smarter
We’re excited to interview the winner of Startup Battlefield 2025, and Glid co-founder Kevin Damoa, on this week’s Build Mode!
The history of science and culture through the medieval lens of alchemy
[[{“value”:” The history of science and culture through the medieval lens of alchemy Published: Alchemists believed that, if their mind, body and spirit were pure, they could create the Philosophers’ Stone – a substance that could heal people from illness and turn base metals into gold. At McGill University in Canada, Dr Matteo Soranzo is analysing medieval manuscripts written by…
The future will be explained to you in Palo Alto
On Wednesday evening at PlayGround Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who are building things you don’t understand yet will explain what’s coming. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 2025, and truly, the lineup is ridiculous. The series has bounced around the globe under the auspices of TechCrunch. Steve Case rented a […]