The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27-29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will gather in San Francisco for an exciting three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. As participants prepare, they can look forward to live demos of […]
Arm has launched its cutting-edge edge AI platform, Armv9, and made it accessible to startups through its Flexible Access programme. This initiative allows chip designers to test and iterate ideas without requiring immediate financial commitments, providing low-cost or even free access for eligible startups to a range of Arm’s technology and resources. The Flexible Access […]
Chinese tech giant Huawei made a significant announcement regarding its Ascend chip lineup during the Huawei Connect 2025 event held in Shanghai. Eric Xu, the deputy chair of the Huawei board, emphasized that 2025 has been an important year for the company, marking the launch of the DeepSeek-R1 chip in January as a pivotal moment […]
Meta Connect 2025 is set to take place this Wednesday evening, marking the company’s most significant event of the year. At this conference, Meta is expected to unveil new AI-powered smart glasses developed in partnership with Ray-Ban and Oakley, alongside potentially introducing new advancements in the Metaverse and Quest headsets. Having already sold millions of […]
Nearly 40% of Nvidia’s second quarter revenue was generated from just two unidentified customers, referred to in reports as “Customer A” and “Customer B”, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nvidia reported record revenue of $46.7 billion for the quarter that ended on July 27, marking a remarkable 56% year-over-year […]
AI-powered stuffed animals are making their way into children’s lives, presenting themselves as potential alternatives to screen time. These cuddly companions, like Grem and Grok from the startup Curio, are marketed as engaging, interactive toys that can bond with kids using AI chatbots. However, Amanda Hess from The New York Times expresses skepticism about these […]
Nvidia and AMD are navigating a new landscape in the AI chip market, altering their previous narrative centered around U.S. national security. According to a report by the Financial Times, the two companies have agreed to hand over 15% of their revenue from sales of high-end AI chips to China to the U.S. government. This […]
Amazon has recently acquired the AI wearables startup Bee, according to a LinkedIn post from Bee co-founder Maria de Lourdes Zollo. Amazon confirmed the acquisition to TechCrunch, although the deal has yet to be finalized. Bee, which raised $7 million last year, produces both a stand-alone device resembling a Fitbit, priced at $49.99 plus a […]
QpiAI, an Indian startup specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing for enterprise applications, has successfully secured $32 million in funding. This round was co-led by the Indian government’s National Quantum Mission and Avataar Ventures, raising QpiAI’s post-money valuation to approximately $162 million. The National Quantum Mission, launched in 2023 with […]
The U.S. semiconductor industry has faced a whirlwind of changes in 2025, particularly in its pursuit of leadership in the AI race. The turmoil began with Intel appointing Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, a move aimed at revitalizing the legacy company. Concurrently, former President Joe Biden proposed sweeping AI chip export rules that ultimately […]