Apple makes another smart home push with HomeView
Apple’s $299 HomeView smart home hub recognizes up to six people, personalizes its display and brings Siri controls, FaceTime, music and video to the home.
Apple teams up with LG to introduce smart lock, thermostat, and
Apple is enhancing its smart home lineup by partnering with LG to develop a new range of smart devices. This collaboration will introduce a smart lock, a thermostat, and a doorbell, all designed to integrate with Apple’s upcoming smart home…
AI startup Lambda seeks to secure $4B prior to its upcoming IPO
Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation, marking what could be its last private round before a planned 2027 IPO. Coatue Management and Blackstone are leading the round. A letter to investors reviewed by…
Mistral’s new 1T model seeks to surpass both closed and open
On October 3, Mistral AI introduced its latest large multimodal model, Mistral Large 4 (ML4), aiming to serve as a strong alternative to both closed and open AI models. This release aligns with the vision expressed by French President Macron,…
Glimpse aims to provide hardware firms with an X-ray view of vital
Glimpse has developed software that lets battery manufacturers inspect cells 10 to 30 times faster by boosting throughput on their existing CT scanners. This boost in efficiency enables manufacturers to scan tens of thousands of battery cells daily, a massive…
Top Xbox Gaming Deals for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day has arrived, officially named Prime Big Deal Days 2026. This two-day event, running from October 6 to October 7, is filled with deals, particularly for gamers. While many discounts focus on games and accessories rather than consoles,…
Etched Fields funding valued at over $40B, sources report
Etched, the AI chip startup that raised $700 million at a $21 billion valuation just a couple of months ago, is already fielding acquisition or investment bids ranging from $40 billion to $50 billion, according to people familiar with the…
At 19, founder secures $11M for Ghost, creator of a $3,499 AI computer
A 19-year-old entrepreneur has secured $11 million in seed funding for Ghost, a company dedicated to developing a unique personal AI computer. This funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz, also attracted investment from Abstract, Audacious Ventures, SV Angel, and Nova.…
5 startups that impressed VCs at the recent PearX demo day
PearX recently hosted its latest demo day in San Francisco, featuring a fresh lineup of startups that caught the attention of venture capitalists. PearX, a 12-week program run by Pear VC, a pre-seed and seed-focused venture firm, limits its cohorts…
Open vs. Closed AI: Founders’ Choices at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
For AI startups today, choosing between open and closed models is more than just a one-time decision. As the landscape shifts, many companies are exploring various AI models to effectively address different tasks. This approach enables founders to refine their…