When iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Sunday, it marked the end of an era for one of America’s most beloved robotics companies. The…
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Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo |
Uber and Lyft will start testing Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in London in 2026, joining Waymo and local startup Wayve as companies that will have…
Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel |
In Brief Posted: 2:00 PM PST · December 20, 2025 Law firms representing Google and Apple have warned that employees who need a visa stamp…
Israel’s famed VC Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, backed the tech that will improve his life |
Years ago, when venture capitalist Jon Medved took an interest in backing various health tech startups, he had no idea that one day, he would…
A rough week for hardware companies |
In just about a week, iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes all filed for bankruptcy. They’re very different companies — selling Roombas, lidar, and e-bikes,…
Waymo resumes service in San Francisco after robotaxis stall during blackout |
7:24 PM PST · December 21, 2025 Waymo suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave…
TikTok Shop launches digital gift cards to challenge Amazon and eBay |
6:00 AM PST · December 22, 2025 TikTok Shop has rolled out a new feature that allows users to purchase digital gift cards, making it…
Mobility: Bankruptcy takes out two |
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.”To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just…
TikTok agrees to deal to cede control of US business to American investor group |
4:56 PM PST · December 18, 2025 TikTok has reached a deal to cede a substantial portion of its U.S. operation to a group of…
Apple becomes a debt collector with its new developer agreement |
Apple on Wednesday released an updated developer license agreement that gives the company permission to recoup unpaid funds, such as commissions or any other fees,…