Flock CEO: We haven’t ‘fired’ any police departments as customers
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/flock-ceo-we-havent-fired-any-police-departments-as-customers/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/flock-ceo-we-havent-fired-any-police-departments-as-customers/
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Flock CEO: We haven't 'fired' any police departments as customers | TechCrunch
Flock CEO Garrett Langley said that the surveillance company has not canceled contracts of any police department or law enforcement agency, despite reports of abuse.
Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. are showing signs of life
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/electric-vehicle-sales-in-the-u-s-are-showing-signs-of-life/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/electric-vehicle-sales-in-the-u-s-are-showing-signs-of-life/
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Electric vehicle sales in the US are showing signs of life | TechCrunch
The electric vehicle market in the U.S. has been growing for the last three consecutive quarters.
Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/colossal-biosciences-announces-new-ai-platform-to-help-accelerate-de-extinction-efforts/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/colossal-biosciences-announces-new-ai-platform-to-help-accelerate-de-extinction-efforts/
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Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts | TechCrunch
Colossal announced a new AI platform to help accelerate its de-extinction efforts and Peter Diamandis has launched a new fund to back startups who use it.
Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/colossal-biosciences-announces-new-ai-platform-to-help-accelerate-de-extinction-efforts/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/colossal-biosciences-announces-new-ai-platform-to-help-accelerate-de-extinction-efforts/
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Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts | TechCrunch
Colossal announced a new AI platform to help accelerate its de-extinction efforts and Peter Diamandis has launched a new fund to back startups who use it.
Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/flock-ceo-says-its-microphones-detect-just-gunshots-its-website-says-different/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/flock-ceo-says-its-microphones-detect-just-gunshots-its-website-says-different/
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Flock CEO says its microphones detect 'just gunshots' — its website says different | TechCrunch
Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.
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Ambani’s Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India’s biggest IPO
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/ambanis-jio-seeks-to-raise-3-2b-in-what-could-be-indias-biggest-ipo/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/ambanis-jio-seeks-to-raise-3-2b-in-what-could-be-indias-biggest-ipo/
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Ambani's Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India's biggest IPO | TechCrunch
Jio plans to use most of its IPO proceeds to repay debt as it expands beyond telecom.
Intero Biosystems wants drugmakers to test on mini human intestines, not animals
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/intero-biosystems-wants-drugmakers-to-test-on-mini-human-intestines-not-animals/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/intero-biosystems-wants-drugmakers-to-test-on-mini-human-intestines-not-animals/
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Intero Biosystems wants drugmakers to test on mini human intestines, not animals | TechCrunch
Intero Biosystems is selling lab-grown human intestines to drugmakers as regulators push for alternatives to animal testing, while the startup looks to scale production and expand its organoid technology.
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Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/gudea-leverages-ai-to-help-organizations-prevent-social-media-crises-before-they-erupt/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/gudea-leverages-ai-to-help-organizations-prevent-social-media-crises-before-they-erupt/
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Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt | TechCrunch
Every day, conversations unfold across social media and websites around the world. A seemingly insignificant post—whether it involves AI-generated
Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/meet-the-five-companies-competing-in-the-startup-battlefield-finals-at-disrupt-2026/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/meet-the-five-companies-competing-in-the-startup-battlefield-finals-at-disrupt-2026/
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Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch
It’s time to unveil the five companies that will be competing in the Startup Battlefield finals.
Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/googles-universal-cart-shopping-tool-launches-in-the-us/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/googles-universal-cart-shopping-tool-launches-in-the-us/
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Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US | TechCrunch
The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.
SK Hynix bargains for chip equipment exports to its China facility in return for building a factory in US
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/sk-hynix-bargains-for-chip-equipment-exports-to-its-china-facility-in-return-for-building-a-factory-in-us/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/sk-hynix-bargains-for-chip-equipment-exports-to-its-china-facility-in-return-for-building-a-factory-in-us/
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SK Hynix bargains for chip equipment exports to its China facility in return for building a factory in US | TechCrunch
SK Hynix’s Solidigm is reportedly seeking U.S. approval to send more chipmaking equipment to China as it weighs building a new NAND chip factory in America.
Last chance to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass: Early booking ends October 16
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/last-chance-to-save-up-to-200-on-techcrunch-founder-summit-early-booking-ends-oct-16/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/last-chance-to-save-up-to-200-on-techcrunch-founder-summit-early-booking-ends-oct-16/
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Last chance to save up to $200 on your Founder Summit pass | TechCrunch
Savings of up to $200 end October 16 for TechCrunch Founder Summit end on October 16. Join 1,000 founders and investors on November 4 in Boston.
Anthropic is letting METR researchers look under the hood with employee-level access
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/anthropic-is-letting-metr-researchers-look-under-the-hood-with-employee-level-access/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/anthropic-is-letting-metr-researchers-look-under-the-hood-with-employee-level-access/
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Anthropic is letting METR researchers look under the hood with employee-level access | TechCrunch
METR will publish its own assessments of Anthropic’s risks, incidents, and practices, and the frontier AI model maker has given up the right to block them.
Bluesky expands its AI-powered Attie app to let anyone build websites, games, and more
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/bluesky-expands-its-ai-powered-attie-app-to-let-anyone-build-websites-games-and-more/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/bluesky-expands-its-ai-powered-attie-app-to-let-anyone-build-websites-games-and-more/
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Bluesky expands its AI-powered Attie app to let anyone build websites, games, and more | TechCrunch
Bluesky is bringing “social vibe coding” to its experimental Attie platform, allowing users to create interactive experiences like games, quizzes, and websites that can tap into the social network's audience.
Bluesky wants to make it easier to buy, sell, and fundraise on the network
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/bluesky-wants-to-make-it-easier-to-buy-sell-and-fundraise-on-the-network/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/bluesky-wants-to-make-it-easier-to-buy-sell-and-fundraise-on-the-network/
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Bluesky wants to make it easier to buy, sell, and fundraise on the network | TechCrunch
The executives argued that advertising isn’t the only path to monetization, and that there are alternative models that are feasible when it comes to monetization.
And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 is: Intero Biosystems
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/and-the-winner-of-startup-battlefield-at-disrupt-2026-is-intero-biosystems/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/and-the-winner-of-startup-battlefield-at-disrupt-2026-is-intero-biosystems/
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And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 is: Intero Biosystems | TechCrunch
Intero Biosystems beat out 199 other Startup Battlefield companies to take home the $100,000 grand prize at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
When it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/when-it-came-to-cal-ais-viral-success-a-small-army-of-influencers-paid-off/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/when-it-came-to-cal-ais-viral-success-a-small-army-of-influencers-paid-off/
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When it came to Cal AI's viral success, a small army of influencers paid off | TechCrunch
The company generated over $30 million in revenue in two years and was acquired by MyFitnessPal for an undisclosed amount of money in March.
Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/even-benchmark-thinks-ai-is-eroding-the-venture-pact-against-backing-rivals/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/even-benchmark-thinks-ai-is-eroding-the-venture-pact-against-backing-rivals/
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Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals | TechCrunch
Benchmark says the Valley’s rule against backing rivals is getting harder to keep.
Replit’s CEO says the future of work is the ‘self-driving company’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/replits-ceo-says-the-future-of-work-is-the-self-driving-company/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/replits-ceo-says-the-future-of-work-is-the-self-driving-company/
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Replit's CEO says the future of work is the 'self-driving company' | TechCrunch
Replit CEO Amjad Masad envisions a future of “self-driving companies,” where AI agents handle day-to-day tasks and people focus on higher-level decisions.
Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles
https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/veritas-is-building-a-chip-to-verify-luxury-goods/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/veritas-is-building-a-chip-to-verify-luxury-goods/
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Veritas expands its anti-counterfeit chip to jewelry, trophies, and fragrance bottles | TechCrunch
Counterfeiters are getting better at replicating brands' marks and passing off dupes, known as "superfakes," as genuine items. A startup called Veritas wants to tackle the problem with its own chip that verifies goods.
A Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet
https://techcrunch.com/video/a-nvidia-insider-turned-vc-on-why-robotics-hasnt-hit-its-chatgpt-moment-yet/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/a-nvidia-insider-turned-vc-on-why-robotics-hasnt-hit-its-chatgpt-moment-yet/
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An Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet | TechCrunch
Watch as Techable VC founder and former Nvidia exec Amulya Vishwanath tells Equity why robotics’ ChatGPT moment can wait, and why the real opportunity is rebuilding its basic building blocks.