Peripheral Labs taps into self-driving car sensors to bring sports fans right into the game |

Multiple reports suggest that live sports viewing has declined for certain sports, especially among Gen Z. To solve this, leagues and broadcasters are trying to…

Why this year's best tech talks happened over cocktails at StrictlyVC |

In an industry that reinvents itself before most people finish their breakfast scone, TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC events series has become something rare: a constant. These evenings…

VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power |

Even three years after the generative AI boom started, most AI startups are still making money by selling to businesses, not individual consumers. Although consumers…

OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation |

In Brief Posted: 3:41 PM PST · December 15, 2025 Chai Discovery, a biotech startup with backing from OpenAI, announced a $130 million Series B…

Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy |

Lidar company Luminar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of layoffs, executive departures, and a legal fight with its largest customer, Volvo.…

I hate that I love Riverside's AI-driven 'Rewind' for podcasters |

The online podcast recording platform Riverside came out with its own version of a year-end review like Spotify’s “Wrapped.” The recap, called “Rewind,” creates three…

Disney's OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it's open season |

In Brief Posted: 2:17 PM PST · December 15, 2025 Disney’s three-year licensing partnership with OpenAI includes just one of exclusivity, Disney CEO Bob Iger…

Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models  |

2:00 PM PST · December 15, 2025 Nvidia continues to expand its footprint in open source AI on two fronts: an acquisition and a new…

Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid  |

1:17 PM PST · December 15, 2025 Amid Ford’s shift away from making large electric vehicles, the automaker is adding a new product line to…

Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs  |

Ford is ending production of thefully-electricF-150 Lightningas part ofabroader companywideshakeupof its electric vehicle plans,thecompany announced Monday. In its place, Ford will sellwhat’sknown as an “extended…