Tesla challenges $243 million verdict in Autopilot death trial |

Tesla has asked a judge to nix the $243 million verdict lodged against the company in a lawsuit involving its Autopilot system, or to allow…

Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization  |

11:53 AM PDT · August 29, 2025 California lawmakers struck a deal with Uber and Lyft that will allow app-based drivers to form unions and…

TikTok now lets users send voice notes and images in DMs |

12:15 PM PDT · August 29, 2025 TikTok is giving users new ways to interact with others via direct messages (DMs), the company told TechCrunch…

Spotlight on AI at Disrupt: Don’t miss these sessions backed by JetBrains and Greenfield |

2:05 PM PDT · August 29, 2025 TechCrunch Disrupt isn’t just about showcasing the startups of tomorrow — it’s also about surfacing the boldest ideas…

Cracks are forming in Meta’s partnership with Scale AI |

It’s only been since June that Meta invested $14.3 billion in the data-labeling vendor Scale AI, bringing on CEO Alexandr Wang and several of the…

I'm really impressed with this $400 portable projector |

6:00 AM PDT · August 30, 2025 I recently moved to a new apartment, and unfortunately, the television didn’t make the cut during the amicable…

The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive timeline |

Henrik Fisker once envisioned a burgeoning EV empire at the startup he named after himself, which was to be led by the Ocean SUV. But…

Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive-through  |

In Brief Posted: 9:50 AM PDT · August 30, 2025 Taco Bell’s chief digital officer says the company is having an “active conversation” about when…

Nvidia says two mystery customers accounted for 39% of Q2 revenue |

2:40 PM PDT · August 30, 2025 Nearly 40% of Nvidia’s second quarter revenue came from just two customers, according to a filing with the…

Mirror founder Brynn Putnam to unveil her new startup at Disrupt 2025 |

Seven years after unveiling Mirror at TechCrunch Disrupt 2018, Brynn Putnam is returning to the stage where it all began. The serial entrepreneur who turned…