Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

With TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 less than 4 days away, we’re gearing up for an incredible three-day event packed with interactive sessions at Moscone West in San Francisco. Roundtable sessions return for another year with dynamic conversations led by top founders, investors, and operators — offering you a rare chance to engage directly with experts and… Continue reading Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Only 4 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase

The wait all year is almost over! In just 4 days, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West and with it the future of tech. This is your final chance to join the founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future before ticket prices increase. From October 27 to 29, connect with 10,000+ members of the global startup community… Continue reading Only 4 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase

Elon Musk says he needs $1 trillion to control Tesla’s ‘robot army’

Transportation Tesla shareholders will decide whether Musk deserves his money, and his robot army, at an upcoming meeting. Tesla shareholders will decide whether Musk deserves his money, and his robot army, at an upcoming meeting. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 23, 2025, 3:57 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Elon Musk says he needs $1 trillion to control Tesla’s ‘robot army’

Google Locks Down Manhattan Campus Due to Bed Bug Infestation

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Spencer Platt / Getty Images We’ve heard of software bugs, but this is ridiculous. Over the weekend, a campus-wide email went out to Google employees working in New York, advising them to steer clear of its office in Chelsea due to a bed bug invasion, Wired reports. The… Continue reading Google Locks Down Manhattan Campus Due to Bed Bug Infestation

Pila Raises $4M in Seed Funding

Pila Energy, a San Francisco, CA-based maker of plug-in, mesh home batteries for accessible backup power and lower-friction energy control, raised $4m in seed funding. The round was led by R7 Partners, with participation from Toyota Ventures, Refactor Capital, GS Futures, and other strategic backers. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate Pila’s… Continue reading Pila Raises $4M in Seed Funding

Hands-free home security is here, thanks to ADT and Google — but it’ll cost you

ADT Plus, developed in partnership with Google, uses facial recognition to allow authorized users to enter the home — for $40 a month. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Oct 23, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer with over twenty years of experience. She covers smart home, IoT, and connected tech, and… Continue reading Hands-free home security is here, thanks to ADT and Google — but it’ll cost you

Finally, a pair of clip-on earbuds with enough bass to fuel my workouts

Baseus Inspire XC1 earbuds. ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus Inspire XC1 earbuds are available on Aliexpress for just under $170 The XC1 earbuds are clip-ons that produce more bass than most earbuds in this form-factor The XC1 earbuds tend to sell out quickly, so grab a pair when you can. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a… Continue reading Finally, a pair of clip-on earbuds with enough bass to fuel my workouts

OpenAI teases a string of updates for its AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas

Profiles, tab groups, and ad blockers are on their way. Profiles, tab groups, and ad blockers are on their way. by Robert Hart Oct 23, 2025, 10:39 AM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for… Continue reading OpenAI teases a string of updates for its AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas

The Espresso Pro portable monitor is a revolution for remote work

Work anywhere Add a 15.6-inch 4K display to your workflow via a single USB-C cable. by Thomas Ricker Oct 23, 2025, 9:56 AM UTC Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Most… Continue reading The Espresso Pro portable monitor is a revolution for remote work

Elon Musk: Tesla is increasing EV production based on anticipated demand for self-driving

Elon Musk announced that he is pushing Tesla to increase its electric vehicle production due to what he anticipates will soon be increased demand for autonomous driving. Tesla’s production plans have undergone significant changes over the last five years. The automaker started the decade growing at a roughly 50% annual rate and aimed to produce… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla is increasing EV production based on anticipated demand for self-driving