NASA’s new astronaut class includes SpaceX veterans Anna Menon and Yuri Kubo
SpaceX isn’t just a private company – it’s becoming an astronaut proving ground.
WhatsApp can now translate messages on iOS and Android
The company notes that translations occur on the user’s device where WhatsApp cannot see them, which means messages remain encrypted.
Dedicated mobile apps for vibe coding have so far failed to gain traction
An analysis of mobile apps offering vibe coding tools shows few have found traction.
$150,000 seized in Indian livestock gambling ring bust
A gambling ring that included the use of livestock to fight for financial gain has been broken down in India. The report published by the Hindustan Times showed that seventy-five individuals had been arrested in
Mercor’s Brendan Foody breaks down AI’s impact on hiring at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
On the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Mercor co-founder and CEO Brendan Foody will break down how artificial intelligence is transforming not just how we work, but also who gets to work in the first place.
Tim Chen has quietly become of one the most sought-after solo investors
Tim Chen, solo VC at his firm Essence VC, just closed his fourth fund, a fresh $41 million, without even trying.
Meta launches super PAC to fight AI regulation as state policies mount
Meta is investing ‘tens of millions’ into a new pro-AI super PAC called the American Technology Excellence Project to fight state-level tech policy that would regulate AI.
AI company Superpanel raises $5.3M seed to automate legal intake
Superpanel announced Tuesday a seed $5.3 million raise in a round co-led by Outlander VC and Field Ventures.
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The full LP track agenda revealed
StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 for an investor-only LP track on October 28. Explore the full agenda and grab your investor tickets before prices rise on Sept 26.
European airports still dealing with disruptions days after ransomware attack
Four major European airports in Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, and London continue to have flight delays due to a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in systems.