The phone is dead. Long live . . . what exactly?

True Ventures co-founder Jon Callaghan doesn’t think we’ll be using smartphones the way we do now…

Almost 80 European deep tech university spinouts reached $1B valuations or $100M in revenue in 2025

Universities and research labs have long been Europe’s deep tech treasure trove. Now, academic spinouts have…

The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025

In some ways, 2025 was when AI dictation apps really took off. Dictation apps have been…

Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about

Mark Zuckerberg has struck again. Meta Platforms is acquiring Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup that’s become…

2025 was the year AI got a vibe check

Money was no object for the AI industry in early 2025. A vibe check crept in…

Sauron, the high-end home security startup for “super premium” customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos

When Kevin Hartz’s security system failed to alert him as an intruder rang his doorbell and…

A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch

This year, Apple released three new Apple Watch models: the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch…

FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart

Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotiations…

India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective

India’s startup ecosystem raised nearly $11 billion in 2025, but investors wrote far fewer checks and…

The 22 top clean tech and energy startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down…