Acorns acquires family wealth and digital memory platform EarlyBird |

Savings and investing startup Acorns has acquired EarlyBird, an investment gifting platform for families, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The financial terms of the deal…

Doji raises $14M to make virtual try-ons fun through AI avatars |

For years, big tech companies like Amazon and Google have been trying to make virtual try-ons engaging to encourage consumers to shop more online. Startups…

Apple finally launches next-gen 'CarPlay Ultra' software, starting with Aston Martin |

7:29 AM PDT · May 15, 2025 Apple’s next-generation version of its popular CarPlay infotainment software is finally launching three years after it was announced.…

Host a tailored Side Event at All Stage 2025 in Boston |

8:00 AM PDT · May 15, 2025 Looking to make a splash at TechCrunch All Stage 2025? Our Side Events initiative is a fantastic opportunity…

Bain bets on Indian domestic work startup Pronto even as rivals face criticism |

Urban India is becoming increasingly used to not having to wait — at least when it comes to getting goods and services delivered. You only…

Threads now lets creators add up to 5 links to profiles, track clicks |

8:00 AM PDT · May 15, 2025 Instagram Threads is taking on Linktree and other “link-in-bio” solutions by introducing a way for creators to use…

Cognichip emerges from stealth with the goal of using generative AI to develop new chips |

Chips are a critical component of the AI industry. But new chips don’t hit the market with the same speed as new AI models and…

Google rolls out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome |

9:00 AM PDT · May 15, 2025 Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new AI and accessibility features to Android and Chrome. Most…

TikTok rolls out a new meditation feature to help you get off the app and sleep |

10:30 AM PDT · May 15, 2025 TikTok is launching in-app guided meditation exercises, the social network announced on Thursday. The company began testing the…

Startups Weekly: A brighter outlook, but don't get carried away |

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday?…