Technology & Innovation

As the application window for Startup Battlefield 200 closes, we analyze why this specific pipeline remains one of the most influential discovery engines for early-stage VC funding.

Meta is diversifying its revenue beyond ads with new 'Plus' subscriptions for its core apps and a tiered 'Meta One' system for AI and creators.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns to San Francisco this October. Founders and experts have until tonight to apply for speaking slots in AI, fintech, and robotics.

Discord introduces Nitro Rewards, adding Xbox Game Pass and hardware discounts to its premium tier to drive subscriber retention and LTV.

The New York Times is expanding its gaming empire by turning Wordle into a fast-paced NBC game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie.

Red Magic confirms the June launch of the Tablet 5 Pro, featuring a transparent chassis, RGB lighting, and advanced thermal management for high-end gaming.

Xiaomi expands its budget tablet lineup with the POCO Pad C1, featuring a 120Hz 2K display, Snapdragon 6s 4G, and HyperOS 3.0 integration.

OPPO officially unveils the Pad 6 in China, featuring a 5.99mm ultra-slim design, MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset, and a 12.1-inch 144Hz display.

Blackview launches the Mega 5, a 12.2-inch budget tablet featuring a Unisoc T7300 chip and a comprehensive accessory kit for $216.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces tax-exempt private activity bonds for spaceports, fundamentally changing how launch sites and adjacent industrial hubs are funded.

Analysis of how CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt shifted the industry standard for quest design and narrative agency in open world RPGs.

From the jungles of Chhattisgarh to the digital economy, explore how India's Maoist rebellion is facing an existential collapse in the age of connectivity.

Colombia heads to a high-stakes presidential runoff between right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Senator Iván Cepeda, signaling a potential shift in U.S. relations and security policy.

The UK Home Office has revoked the Electronic Travel Authorisations for US streamer Hasan Piker and broadcaster Cenk Uygur, sparking a free speech debate.

International rescue teams, including Thai and Australian divers, are attempting to reach two trapped men in a flooded Laos cave using specialized scanning and vertical rappelling.

Researchers at University of Illinois have developed a scalable method to stack high-performance silicon circuits without destroying lower layers, a breakthrough for 3D semiconductors.

Despite the rise of digital payments, the volume of physical banknotes in circulation is hitting record highs. We investigate the 'missing cash' and the role of global money laundering.

The U.S. government is accelerating mRNA vaccine development for the Bundibugyo virus as Ebola outbreaks persist, granting Moderna $50 million for rapid prototyping.

New details emerge regarding the FTC's probe into Microsoft, focusing on Azure cloud licensing and AI bundling that could mirror the 1990s antitrust battles.

Strava is moving public data behind authentication and introducing a monthly fee for developers to combat aggressive AI scraping ahead of its planned IPO.