Meta acquires AI audio startup WaveForms
WaveForms, founded just eight months ago, last raised $40 million in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz that valued the company at $160 million pre-money, per PitchBook data.Â
What founders need to know before choosing their exit — straight from Jai Das and Roseanne Wincek — at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Startups face more exit options — and more uncertainty — than ever before. That’s why we’re bringing this essential conversation to the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San
Google tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Users will now be able to research their financial questions with AI, access advanced charting tools, and get real-time data and news.
Openvibe combines news and social media in one app
Openvibe, an app for tracking the open social web in one place, now supports RSS.
PENN Entertainment sees record gaming revenues amid ‘operational discipline’ in Q2
PENN Entertainment have seen overall revenues of $1.4 billion in Q2, but the quarter hasn’t been without its challenges as the company touches on the need for operational discipline. Jay Snowdon, the CEO and
xAI’s legal chief steps down after whirlwind year
Robert Keele said this week that he has stepped down as xAI’s head of legal after just over a year, saying he wants to spend more time with his children. In his announcement, Keele also acknowledged “daylight
Gilbert Arenas indicted in gambling ring uncovered after 2023 Hollywood murder
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has been arrested in connection with a federal indictment tied to an alleged high-stakes gambling ring, which has now brought attention to a 2023 murder in the Hollywood Hills. The
Tesla shuts down Dojo, the AI training supercomputer that Musk said would be key to full self-driving
The disbanding of Tesla’s Dojo efforts follows the departure of around 20 workers, who left the automaker to start their own AI company dubbed DensityAI focused on data center services for industries.
Rocket Lab eyes big defense opportunities with new acquisition
Rocket Lab is taking the concept of an ‘end-to-end’ space company to new heights with a forthcoming acquisition.
The high costs and thin margins threatening AI coding startups
Coding assistant startups are highly unprofitable, says a source familiar with Windsurf financials.