Manus, which earlier this year had to break off a merger with Meta, is in discussions to raise $500M at a $4B valuation.
Family offices are clamoring for AI investments
Whether it’s a permanent shift or part of a familiar cycle is worth asking, though.
FBI, Coast Guard boarded hacked oil tankers heading towards US coast
The feds are said to be investigating the compromise of the tankers’ networks, which in one case interfered with one of the tanker’s navigation and propulsion systems.
Open or closed AI? Nvidia’s Nader Khalil and Sydney Sykes take on one of the decisions shaping next-gen startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Nvidia’s Nader Khalil and Sydney Sykes discuss one of the decisions shaping next-gen startups on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Meta’s Muse hits Mac, letting the AI take actions on your computer
Muse is now available on the Mac, where it can work with your files and apps to take action on your behalf.
I’m so mad that I love Orion’s $2,195 AI mattress pad
Sleeping on the Orion is like flipping your pillow to find “the cool side,” except that your whole entire bed is the cool side.
Robinhood’s Abhishek Fatehpuria on winning the modern financial consumer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Robinhood’s Abhishek Fatehpuria on winning the modern financial consumer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $200 before September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Inertia co-founder Jeff Lawson’s next big bet is fusion: Go inside it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Inertia co-founder and CEO Jeff Lawson joins the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $200 by September 25.
Researchers used Anthropic’s Claude to hack into OpenAI
Security researchers used Anthropic’s Claude to exploit vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s systems, taking over employee accounts and gaining access to an internal code repository before reporting the flaws.
The clock is ticking: Final 24 hours to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is today, September 18. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.