As EU waters down 2035 EV goals, electric startups express concern
The future of electric vehicles in Europe is facing a potential detour. The European Commission has proposed softening its 2035 deadline to effectively ban the sale of new gasoline and…
TechCrunch Mobility: Bankruptcy takes out two
The transportation sector is facing a period of turbulence as 2023 draws to a close, marked by the bankruptcy filings of both Rad Power Bikes and Luminar. These events, bookending…
A rough week for hardware companies
A wave of recent bankruptcy filings from prominent consumer technology companies – iRobot, Luminar Technologies, and Rad Power Bikes – has sent ripples through the industry and sparked debate about…
Waymo resumes service in San Francisco after robotaxis stall during blackout
Waymo’s robotaxi service experienced a temporary disruption in San Francisco this weekend after a large-scale power outage impacted the city. The autonomous vehicle company suspended operations Saturday evening following reports…
Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $330M at a $6.6B valuation
Swedish startup Lovable, a rapidly growing player in the emerging field of vibe coding, has secured $330 million in Series B funding, catapulting its valuation to $6.6 billion. The Stockholm-based…
Making life (and death) better despite regulatory barriers
Building a startup is challenging, but navigating heavily regulated industries adds layers of complexity. A recent episode of the “Build Mode” podcast highlighted the unique hurdles faced by founders in…
Luma releases a new AI model that lets users generate a video from a start and end frame
Luma AI, a company specializing in artificial intelligence for video and 3D, has released Ray3 Modify, a new model designed to allow for precise video modification while preserving the nuances…
Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan
Apple will now allow alternative app stores in Japan and permit developers to bypass its in-app purchase system for digital goods and services. This significant shift comes as the tech…
Rivian rolls out new ‘Universal Hands-Free’ driving feature
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian rolled out a significant software update Thursday, introducing its new “Universal Hands-Free” driving system to second-generation R1 owners. This update expands the company’s driver-assistance capabilities to…
Why this year’s best tech talks happened over cocktails at StrictlyVC
TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC events series concluded its 2025 run with a series of gatherings featuring prominent figures in venture capital, technology, and government. These invite-only events, known for fostering candid conversations…