Lyft and Waymo are partnering to bring robotaxis to Nashville
Lyft and Waymo are partnering to bring robotaxis to Nashville Waymo is tapping an old partner, Lyft, to launch a robotaxi service in Nashville. Waymo is tapping an old partner,…
Terra Oleo’s oil-producing microbes could replace destructive palm oil plantations
Terra Oleo’s oil-producing microbes could replace destructive palm oil plantations Terra Oleo had operated in stealth for years, developing yeast strains capable of producing high-value oils that don't need refining.…
Icarus raises $6.1M to take on space’s “warehouse work” with embodied-AI robots
Icarus raises $6.1M to take on space’s “warehouse work” with embodied-AI robots Icarus Robotics wants to liberate astronauts from time-sucking logistics labor. Icarus Robotics wants to liberate astronauts from time-sucking…
Google Ventures doubles down on dev tool startup Blacksmith just 4 months after its seed round
Google Ventures doubles down on dev tool startup Blacksmith just 4 months after its seed round Blacksmith, a Y Combinator alum, raised $10M Series A led by Google Ventures to…
Sonair built its 3D ultrasonic sensor with robotic safety in mind
Sonair built its 3D ultrasonic sensor with robotic safety in mind The company's sensor uses sonar and echos to give robots more information about their surrounding environment. The company's sensor…
India’s Urban Company soars 58% above IPO price in year’s most subscribed offering
India’s Urban Company soars 58% above IPO price in year’s most subscribed offering Urban Company’s IPO, which opened last week, was oversubscribed more than 100 times, reflecting strong investor demand.…
Groww, backed by Satya Nadella, set to become first Indian startup to go public after U.S.-to-India move
Groww, backed by Satya Nadella, set to become first Indian startup to go public after U.S.-to-India move Groww's listing — expected later this year — is set to double as…
Al Gore on China’s climate rise: ‘I would not have seen this coming’
Al Gore on China’s climate rise: ‘I would not have seen this coming’ Al Gore and Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management talked with TechCrunch about recent headlines, including the…
Meta Connect 2025: What to expect and how to watch
Meta Connect 2025: What to expect and how to watch Meta is expected to unveil new versions of its AI-powered smart glasses, as well as a gesture-indicating wristband. Meta is…
Same-day delivery comes to space, as Impulse promises satellite transport in hours, not months
Same-day delivery comes to space, as Impulse promises satellite transport in hours, not months Impulse Space wants to ignite a revolution in in-space logistics. Impulse Space wants to ignite a…