​These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community.  

​After a very profitable decade on Microsoft’s board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.  

​A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.  

​IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s, which a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering up.  

​Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Don’t wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco’s Moscone West.  

​The companies announced the deal on Friday, just one week ahead of SpaceX’s historic IPO.  

​GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen.  

​Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.  

​While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction.  Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass. Unlike the AI-free browser crowd, this doesn’t just feel like backlash, […]  

​Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.