TechCrunch whittled down thousands of applicants to 200 top startups, with 20 competing for the $100,000 prize. These 16 logistics and manufacturing companies were among the impressive contenders that didn’t make the final stage.
ACEMAGIC has launched the Retro X5, a mini PC that looks like an old Nintendo but runs on AMD’s latest Ryzen AI hardware. It’s designed to be a one-stop box for retro gaming emulation and light productivity tasks.
Japan is betting over €33 billion on European DeepTech and AI, highlighting the continent’s untapped potential. But to hit a forecasted $1 trillion in value by 2030, Europe must fix its early-stage funding crunch and investor mindset.
Starlink is undertaking a massive orbital reshuffle for safety. The company will lower thousands of satellites to a less cluttered altitude, aiming to cut deorbit times from years to months.
Usman Asif, 13, and his sister Shanzey, 18, learned to prompt AI to generate code. They then used those skills to build an AI university counselor with their dad at a major hackathon. It’s a glimpse into a new, more accessible future for building software.
Researchers at Rice University have turned battery charging on its head to create a cleaner recycling method. Their process “recharges” old battery material to extract lithium, producing high-purity lithium hydroxide with just electricity and water.
Samsung is shaking up the CES schedule by moving its keynote to the night before the show officially opens. The presentation will stream live on January 4 and feature CEO TM Roh discussing AI-driven experiences.
According to Forbes, Apple is integrating ChatGPT into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS through a partnership with OpenAI announced in June. The company is also developing its own suite of AI features called “Apple Intelligence,” using smaller, local models, and is rumored to be building an “Apple GPT” tool a
A massive new survey reveals a shocking gap in AI adoption at work. Despite huge investments, daily usage is barely moving. The biggest barrier isn’t budget or tech—it’s skills.
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 competition highlighted 180 impressive startups beyond the main stage. This year’s crop in the government and legal category is tackling everything from immigration law to active shooters with surprising tech.
