In 2016 when Chime desperately needed cash, over 100 VCs said no. One seed VC, took a chance and saved the company, co-founder Ryan King recalls.
Apple fixes new iPhone zero-day bug used in Paragon spyware hacks
The iPhone maker quietly updated a February security advisory to publicize a flaw that was used to hack at least two journalists in Europe.
OpenAI and Barbie-maker Mattel team up to bring generative AI to toy-making, other products
Barbie-maker Mattel and OpenAI have teamed up to bring generative AI to the toy-making and ever-expanding pipeline of IP repackaging.
Battery manufacturer Powin files for bankruptcy months after landing $200M loan
The Chapter 11 filing will let Powin continue operating while it restructures its debt.
Instagram will finally let you rearrange your grid
Instagram is finally going to let users rearrange their grid, and is testing a way for users to quietly post to their profile without having the content appear in users’ feeds.
Conveyor uses AI to automate the painful process of vendor security reviews and RFPs with AI
The 4-year-old startup nabbed a $20 million Series B from SignalFire.
Nothing’s new Phone 3 will be available on general sale in the US
Smartphone startup Nothing will sell its next flagship model, the Nothing Phone (3), in the U.S. through its website and Amazon.
Your iPad is your new computer
iPadOS 26 makes the iPad function more like a MacBook, rather than a giant iPhone, making it a boon for productivity.
Drive brand impact with a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Hosting a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 provides unparalleled exposure for your brand. This is your chance to connect with a vast network of attendees, influencers, and potential collaborators.
Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools
WordPress.com owner Automattic has added another communication-focused startup to its lineup: relationship-management app Clay.