OpenAI Is Poised to Become the Most Valuable Startup Ever. Should It Be?
The AI startup is chasing a $500 billion valuation, with backers betting it can become the next Apple or Google. There are reasons for skepticism.
August 2025
Claude for $1? Anthropic’s Budget AI Bid Marks a New Government Tech Era
Federal agencies are poised to gain unprecedented access to cutting-edge AI, with Anthropic offering its Claude chatbot to all three branches of the U.S. government for just $1. This remarkable…
Getting Started with Couchbase: Installation and Setup Guide
This article explains how to install and setup Couchbase and start easily storing data.
Here’s how Generative AI is reshaping the banking landscape
The sheer amount of pressure the banking sector faces in 2025 is staggering. Every institution, from global giants to regional banks, finds itself squeezed between outdated processes, rising cyber threats,…
India’s government to propose blanket ban on real-money gaming
The Indian government plans to ban real-money games — whether skill- or chance-based — under its proposed online gaming regulation.
TechCrunch Mobility: Ford’s big bet
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
The Global Car Reckoning Is Here. Far Too Many Auto Companies Don’t Have a Plan
How are the CEOs of Ford, BYD, Lamborghini, Polestar, and more planning to survive the hellscape that is the current automotive world? We asked them.
News Corp Warns AI Engines Are Snatching Trump’s Book Content: ‘The Art of the Deal’ Becomes ‘The Art of the Steal
A wave of concern is sweeping through the media world as News Corp raises an alarm over artificial intelligence models allegedly mining content from iconic books—most notably, The Art of…
Aalo Atomics raises $100M to build a microreactor and data center together
Nuclear startup Aalo Atomics plans to turn on its first power plant, the 50-megawatt Aalo-X, in the summer of 2026. It’s an aggressive timeline that bucks nuclear industry trends.
Labubus Are on Track to Be a Billion-Dollar Business This year
Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind the Labubu franchise, has sold $670 million worth of related products so far this year—more than iconic US toy lines Barbie and Hot Wheels.