Startups Changing the Game at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

A woman standing in a queue is scrolling on her phone, like many others, but something’s different about the piece of tech she’s holding. What appears to be a crystal clear iPhone is in her hands. The device has gone viral online, with one user sharing a photo and asking, ‘I’m sorry, WTF is that??’ Some suggested the item could be a new Nokia phone, retailing for...

Space Forge raises $30M Series A to make chip materials in space From AI to EVs, demand for semiconductors is exploding, but silicon is hitting its limits. Making more efficient chips requires new materials, ones far less ubiquitous than sand, but the solution might be out there — literally. Space Forge, a U.K. startup headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, recently raised a £22.6 million...

Prime Day is still offering fantastic discounts, and one of the best deals right now is on the iPad Mini. Shoppers can enjoy a significant 24% off the regular price at Amazon, making it the lowest price ever for this popular tablet. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to upgrade their tech or find a thoughtful gift. The iPad Mini is known for its compact size and powerful...

What to do if your debt consolidation loan application is deniedDebt consolidation loans are often a first choice for simplifying multiple debts into a single payment. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphotoArticle contentIt can feel incredibly isolating when you are struggling to make ends meet and your bank or credit union is unable to approve your application for a debt consolidation loan....

So long early retirement, for most Canadians the golden years now start after 65The average age of retirement in Canada has risen from 61 in 2005 to 65 in 2025, according to a new study. Photo by Harli Marten/UnsplashArticle contentSo long early retirement, the golden years now start after 65, with only 26 per cent of Canadians planning to retire before then, according to a new report by...