TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Opens Applications for Official Side Events in San Francisco
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is inviting VCs, founders, and tech companies to host official side events in San Francisco from October 10-16. Learn how to apply.
Tag: 2024 Innovations
Nothing Bets Big on Indian Deep-Tech: Partnerships with IIT Roorkee and IISc Target R&D Shift
Nothing expands its footprint in India by partnering with IIT Roorkee and IISc to boost deep-tech R&D, startup mentorship, and hardware design innovation.
Beyond the Solid-State Hype: Why Semi-Solid Gel Batteries are the Real Safety Breakthrough for 2026
Discover why semi-solid state batteries are replacing volatile lithium-ion cells in e-bikes and power banks, offering higher density and critical fire safety.
Ford’s Long Beach Skunkworks: The High-Stakes Gamble to Build a $30k EV
Ford is bypassing corporate bureaucracy at its Long Beach EVDC to develop a modular, affordable electric vehicle platform using 'Skunk Works' principles.
The Last Call for the Next Big Thing: TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield 200 Deadline Looms
The application window for Startup Battlefield 200 closes June 8. We look at the stakes for early-stage founders eyeing the Disrupt stage in San Francisco.
Fiji’s ‘Dark Sky’ Ambition: Can a Pacific Island Blueprint Solve Global Light Pollution?
Fiji is attempting to become the world's first official 'Dark Sky Nation.' We analyze the technology and policy shifts required to eliminate light pollution.
Prada’s Luxury Logistics Meet Lunar Survival: Axiom Unveils New Underlayer for Artemis Suits
Axiom Space and Prada have unveiled the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) for the AxEMU lunar suit, merging luxury garment expertise with NASA's Artemis missions.
Leaf Space Pivots from Ground Stations to Orbital Networking with TreeNet
Leaf Space announces TreeNet, a space connectivity service partnering with D-Orbit and EnduroSat to turn satellites into interconnected network nodes.
Apple’s Foldable Pivot: Why the ‘Wait-and-See’ Strategy is Finally Ending
New supply chain insights suggest Apple is moving past the experimentation phase with foldable devices, targeting a specific gap in the premium Android market.
The Unwritten Rule: Ransomware Affiliate Banned After Targeting CIS Company
A Nova ransomware affiliate has been banned after violating the industry's 'first rule': never target organizations within Russia or CIS countries.