How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power
https://techcrunch.com/video/how-elon-musk-is-rewriting-the-rules-on-founder-power/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/how-elon-musk-is-rewriting-the-rules-on-founder-power/
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How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power | TechCrunch
Watch as Equity dives into this new era of the "everything" business, whether we'll see others like Sam Altman follow suit, and more of the week's headlines.
Google and Microsoft-backed Terradot acquires carbon removal competitor
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/google-and-microsoft-backed-terradot-acquires-carbon-removal-competitor/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/google-and-microsoft-backed-terradot-acquires-carbon-removal-competitor/
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Google- and Microsoft-backed Terradot acquires carbon-removal competitor | TechCrunch
The acquisition could mark the beginning of consolidation in the carbon-removal market since removal costs remain higher than buyers would like to pay.
Prince Andrew advisor pitched Jeffrey Epstein on investing in EV startups like Lucid Motors
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/prince-andrew-advisor-pitched-jeffrey-epstein-on-investing-in-ev-startups-like-lucid-motors/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/prince-andrew-advisor-pitched-jeffrey-epstein-on-investing-in-ev-startups-like-lucid-motors/
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Prince Andrew advisor pitched Jeffrey Epstein on investing in EV startups like Lucid Motors | TechCrunch
The mysterious businessman pitched Jeffrey Epstein on numerous mobility startups in an era when the sector was white hot, according to TechCrunch's review of hundreds of documents released by the Department of Justice.
It just got easier for Claude to check in on your WordPress site
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/it-just-got-easier-for-claude-to-check-in-on-your-wordpress-site/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/it-just-got-easier-for-claude-to-check-in-on-your-wordpress-site/
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It just got easier for Claude to check in on your WordPress site | TechCrunch
WordPress users can now leverage Claude to analyze web traffic or find information about other internal site metrics.
From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/super-bowl-60-ai-ads-svedka-anthropic-brands-commercials/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/super-bowl-60-ai-ads-svedka-anthropic-brands-commercials/
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From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads | TechCrunch
From the first AI-generated Big Game ad courtesy of Svedka to Anthropic's beef with OpenAI, here are the biggest ads from Super Bowl LX.
‘Industry’ season 4 captures tech fraud better than any show on TV right now
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/industry-season-4-captures-tech-fraud-better-than-any-show-on-tv-right-now/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/industry-season-4-captures-tech-fraud-better-than-any-show-on-tv-right-now/
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'Industry' season 4 captures tech fraud better than any show on TV right now | TechCrunch
This latest season of the TV show "Industry" takes a look at the world of money and power through the eyes of a fintech baron.
Apple is working to make CarPlay compatible with AI chatbots like ChatGPT
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/apple-is-working-to-make-carplay-compatible-with-ai-chatbots-like-chatgpt/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/apple-is-working-to-make-carplay-compatible-with-ai-chatbots-like-chatgpt/
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Apple is working to make CarPlay compatible with AI chatbots like ChatGPT | TechCrunch
Apple engineers are working to support AI chatbot apps over the next few months.
Benchmark raises $225M in special funds to double down on Cerebras
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/benchmark-raises-225m-in-special-funds-to-double-down-on-cerebras/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/benchmark-raises-225m-in-special-funds-to-double-down-on-cerebras/
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Benchmark raises $225M in special funds to double down on Cerebras | TechCrunch
Benchmark Capital has been an investor in the Nvidia rival since 2016.
New York lawmakers propose a three-year pause on new data centers
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/07/new-york-lawmakers-propose-a-three-year-pause-on-new-data-centers/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/07/new-york-lawmakers-propose-a-three-year-pause-on-new-data-centers/
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New York lawmakers propose a 3-year pause on new data centers | TechCrunch
Although the bill’s prospects are uncertain, New York is at least the sixth state to consider pausing construction of new data centers.
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as an investor
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/07/nba-star-giannis-antetokounmpo-joins-kalshi-as-an-investor/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/07/nba-star-giannis-antetokounmpo-joins-kalshi-as-an-investor/
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NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as an investor | TechCrunch
Antetokounmpo is the first NBA player to directly invest in Kalshi.
The kids ‘picked last in gym class’ gear up for Super Bowl
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/07/the-kids-picked-last-in-gym-class-gear-up-for-super-bowl/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/07/the-kids-picked-last-in-gym-class-gear-up-for-super-bowl/
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The kids 'picked last in gym class' gear up for Super Bowl | TechCrunch
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is expected to be there. Apple's Tim Cook, too.
India has changed its startup rules for deep tech
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/07/india-has-changed-its-startup-rules-for-deep-tech/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/07/india-has-changed-its-startup-rules-for-deep-tech/
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India has changed its startup rules for deep tech | TechCrunch
India is adjusting startup rules to help more of its deep tech startups with funding and long-term success.
From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/super-bowl-60-ai-ads-svedka-anthropic-brands-commercials/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/super-bowl-60-ai-ads-svedka-anthropic-brands-commercials/
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From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads | TechCrunch
From the first AI-generated Big Game ad courtesy of Svedka to Anthropic's beef with OpenAI, here are the biggest ads from Super Bowl LX.
San Francisco’s pro-billionaire march draws dozens
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/san-franciscos-pro-billionaire-march-draws-dozens/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/san-franciscos-pro-billionaire-march-draws-dozens/
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San Francisco’s pro-billionaire march draws dozens | TechCrunch
A march supporting California’s billionaires didn’t exactly draw a huge crowd on Saturday.
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TechCrunch Mobility: Is $16B enough to build a profitable robotaxi business?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/techcrunch-mobility-is-16b-enough-to-build-a-profitable-robotaxi-business/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/techcrunch-mobility-is-16b-enough-to-build-a-profitable-robotaxi-business/
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TechCrunch Mobility: Is $16B enough to build a profitable robotaxi business? | TechCrunch
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Okay, I’m slightly less mad about that ‘Magnificent Ambersons’ AI project
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/okay-im-slightly-less-mad-about-that-magnificent-ambersons-ai-project/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/okay-im-slightly-less-mad-about-that-magnificent-ambersons-ai-project/
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Okay, I’m slightly less mad about that ‘Magnificent Ambersons’ AI project | TechCrunch
But this is still a bad idea.
Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/crypto-com-places-70m-bet-on-ai-com-domain-ahead-of-super-bowl/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/crypto-com-places-70m-bet-on-ai-com-domain-ahead-of-super-bowl/
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Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl | TechCrunch
The purchase rewrites the domain record books -- not that the crypto industry has ever been accused of restraint when it comes to spending.
Gather AI, maker of ‘curious’ warehouse drones, lands $40M led by Keith Block’s firm
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/gather-ai-maker-of-curious-warehouse-drones-lands-40m-led-by-keith-blocks-firm/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/gather-ai-maker-of-curious-warehouse-drones-lands-40m-led-by-keith-blocks-firm/
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Gather AI, maker of ‘curious’ warehouse drones, lands $40M led by Keith Block’s firm | TechCrunch
Gather AI has closed funding from former Salesforce CEO's firm Smith Point Capital. Its warehouse AI system doesn't just scan. It seeks out specific data.
The battle begins: 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/the-battle-begins-startup-battlefield-200-nominations-are-open/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/the-battle-begins-startup-battlefield-200-nominations-are-open/
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2026 Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open | TechCrunch
Pre-Series A founders: nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Compete in the world’s most iconic pitch competition at Disrupt 2026.
Call for speakers: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/call-for-speakers-techcrunch-founder-summit-2026/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/call-for-speakers-techcrunch-founder-summit-2026/
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Call for speakers: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 | TechCrunch
Submit to speak at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 to lead a roundtable. Share scaling insights with 1,100 founders on June 23 in Boston. Apply here.