Bloombergs Caroline Hyde discusses the US strike on Iranian nuclear sites and the market impact. Plus, defense tech investors look for startups addressing asymmetric threats. And Teslas robotaxi service gets underway with a modest launch. (Source: Bloomberg)

Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg discussed a possible acquisition with video startup Runway AI Inc., as part of his deal-making drive in artificial intelligence.

Startups dont build themselves. The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27-29 at San Franciscos Moscone West, is where investors, operators, and founders come to talk tactics.

Andy Konwinski is pledging $100 million of his own money for a new kind of institute to fund researchers. It's already backed Ion Stoica's new lab.

Metas WhatsApp messaging platform has been added to a list of apps banned from government-issued devices for congressional staffers in the US House of Representatives, a move driven by concerns about the apps data security.

Metas WhatsApp messaging platform has been added to a list of apps banned from government-issued devices for congressional staffers in the US House of Representatives, a move driven by concerns about the apps data security.

Salt Typhoon previously hacked phone and telco giants across the United States.

These are not likely the final adjustments, given that iOS 26 doesn't launch publicly until the fall. However, they are indications that Apple is actively listening to early user feedback and making tweaks accordingly.

Andreessen Horowitz, Accel and Conviction Partners have invested in the former OpenAI executives startup.

Capturejoins a growing group of apps positioned as alternatives to Apples iPhone camera software.

The round, which comes just four months after $300 million Series D, was co-led by Kleiner Perkins and Coatue.

Leaked code suggests xAI is developing an advanced file editor for Grok with spreadsheet support, signaling the companys push to compete with OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft by embedding AI copilots into productivity tools.

CityFibre is nearing an agreement for about 2 billion ($2.7 billion) in fresh capital in a round that will help the fiber company continue operating and expand its reach, according to people familiar with the matter.

Super Micro Computer Inc. is raising $2 billion from the sale of convertible bonds, extending a dramatic run of companies tapping the resurgent market to secure cheap capital.

Alexa+ is available for free during Early Access and will later be free for Prime customers. Non-Prime users will be able to use the service for $19.99 per month after it publicly launches.

A Finnish satellite startup thats benefiting from Europes military spending boom expects to double sales this year and is exploring an initial public offering.

Early-stage founders, listen up! You will want a front row seat at the Builders Stage on Oct 27 at 1:00 pm. This session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 brings together Nina Achadjian, partner, Index Ventures; Jerry Chen, general partner, Greylock; and Viviana Faga, general partner, Felicis, all of whom will share their 2026 investment priorities across []

Gov. Kathy Hochul is directing the New York Power Authority, which owns and operates two dozen power plants mostly dams and gas turbines to develop the new facility. The plans are still in their infancy: NYPA, a state government entity, has yet to pick a location or a design.

Wolfspeed Inc. is planning to file for bankruptcy by July 1 with a deal to slash its debt by about $4.6 billion and hand over control to convertible noteholders.

Tesla Inc.rolled out its long-awaited robotaxi service to a handful of users following almost a decade of hype fromElon Musk, kicking off a precarious new era for the carmaker. Some online influencers were invited to take a ride. A human "safety monitor" rode in the front passenger seat. (Source: Bloomberg)

AllSpice's platform has landed customers including Blue Origin and Bose and just raised a $15 million Series A round.

The U.S. insurance giant provides supplemental insurance to around 50 million customers.

Strategy bought $26 million of Bitcoin over the past seven days, the second-smallest weekly acquisition announced by the Michael Saylor-led digital-asset treasury company since he ramped up its cryptocurrency purchases more than six months ago.

The robo-advisory firm Wealthfront filed confidentially for a US initial public offering, a signal that more financial-technology firms are set to go public after a protracted lull.

The TikTok parent company ByteDance started a book publisher in 2023, but it's already shutting it down.

Two U.S. senators have requested that the FTC investigate Spotify due to allegations that the company bundled its subscription without user consent, while also undercompensating creators.

Huawei Technologies Co.s latest computer product is powered by a chip manufactured using years-old technology, suggesting US sanctions are still preventing China from developing cutting-edge semiconductor technologies.

Huawei Technologies Co.s latest computer product is powered by a chip manufactured using years-old technology, suggesting US sanctions are still preventing China from developing cutting-edge semiconductor technologies.

Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha is acquiring German salary payment platform for seafaring workers, Kadmos.

US officials are warning businesses to brace for potential Iranian cyberattacks following American airstrikes on the countrys nuclear sites, an event that experts say could draw a relatively small response from hackers.