Lidar-maker Ouster buys vision company StereoLabs as sensor consolidation continues Lidar-maker Ouster has acquired StereoLabs, a company that makes vision-based perception systems for robotics and industrial applications, for a combination of $35 million and 1.8 million shares. The deal is the latest in a march toward consolidation among perception sensor suppliers. Just last month,...

Eclipse backs all-EV marketplace Ever in $31M funding round If you want to buy or sell a used EV right now, what’s the first step you’d take? A startup called Ever wants to be the answer to that question. The company, which bills itself as the first “AI-native, full-stack auto retail business” for electric vehicles, already has thousands of customers buying and selling their EVs on the...

Best TV Antenna for Cord-Cutters in 2026There has never been a better time to cut the cord and replace it with free TV. An over-the-air antenna is a cheap way to complement -- or even replace -- live TV streaming services to view events, such as the Winter Olympics and the Academy Awards shows, or the evening news. A simple indoor antenna will also let you experience the next...

Call for speakers: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Have real-world scaling experience? The TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 stage is calling. On June 23 in Boston, this annual founder-focused event will convene 1,100+ founders and investors to explore the realities of scaling startups across every stage. We’re seeking experienced founders, VCs, and startup...

Garry Marr: As Canada's condo market swoons, private equity is circlingArticle content“You can get these loans from all types of lenders, forget tier one banks,” said Zayadi, adding rates are maybe eight per cent to 12 per cent depending on the loan quality. What happens in 12 months? A bulk sale might happen, or some stock might become rental if that market improves, he said.Article...