Finland’s NestAI lands €100M, partners with Nokia to build AI for defense applications
Finland’s NestAI lands €100M, partners with Nokia to build AI for defense applications Finnish startup NestAI said it has raised €100 million to build "Europe's leading physical AI lab." Finnish…
Uber Eats will use Starship sidewalk robots to deliver food in the UK
Uber Eats will use Starship sidewalk robots to deliver food in the UK The two companies will start in the UK this year, before expanding to other European cities in…
Monarch Tractor preps for layoffs and warns employees it may ‘shut down’
Monarch Tractor preps for layoffs and warns employees it may ‘shut down’ The memo that went out Thursday, which TechCrunch obtained, says the "timing" of the company's pivot away from…
Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and upbeat forecast quiets AI bubble talk
Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and upbeat forecast quiets AI bubble talk Nvidia's earnings were dominated by its data center business. Nvidia's earnings were dominated by its data center business.
How the classic anime ‘Ghost in the Shell’ predicted the future of cybersecurity 30 years ago
How the classic anime ‘Ghost in the Shell’ predicted the future of cybersecurity 30 years ago The story of the Ghost in the Shell’s main villain the Puppet Master hinted…
Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs
Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs The startup claims that its AI agents can reduce the cost of product manufacturing by an average of 35%. The…
Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation
Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation Function, which offers blood testing and medical imaging services, recently raised $298 million in a Series B round led by Redpoint…
VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market
VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market January Ventures co-founder Jennifer Neundorfer discussed this AI-driven funding market on the Equity podcast during TechCrunch…
Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled
Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature. Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.
Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform
Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of…