A Fintech Founder Shares the 5 Numbers That Reveal Whether Your Business Can Survive a Downturn
Learn the five metrics that matter most when growth slows and pressure rises. From retention and margins to CAC and payback periods, this guide explai...
How to Find the Perfect SPF for Your Skin Type, from Acne to Aging
Sunscreen is an essential part of any skincare routine, all year round. But if your go-to is running a little low as we move out of summer and into fa...
Pinterest teases a new ‘Restyle’ feature that lets you redesign your room with AI
Pinterest is testing Restyle, a new AI-powered feature that lets users visualize furniture, decor, lighting and other changes in photos of their own r...
In early September, two teenagers got into a Waymo, but then ended up in the back of a police car. The robotaxi company said it detected "a violation ...
Lunacy Audio Nova is a place to build and sell your own AI-powered music plugins
Lunacy, purveyor of fine VST plugins like Cube, a synth that you control by moving a ball around a 3D space, has just launched Nova, a platform where ...
Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
This session will explore how early-stage companies are building teams where humans and AI agents work alongside each other — and how founders can do ...
You Can’t Stay Out of a Controversy by Staying Quiet. Here’s How to Decide What Your Company Stands For Before You Have To.
In a crisis, the strongest leaders don't scramble to decide what they believe — they rely on convictions established long before the pressure arrives,...
Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT and others to control connected devices,...
Google will now let any AI agent run your smart home
Google is opening up its smart home to AI agents, letting tools like Claude and Open Claw access and control your connected devices and analyze your h...
Everyone Has Access to AI Now. Here’s What Will Actually Make Your Brand Stand Out.
Entrepreneurs are discovering that the real challenge is no longer production speed—but standing out in a landscape where everything is starting to so...
3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, ...
AI Won’t Replace Your Team. Here’s How It Will Expose Weak Hires.
The rise of AI is changing what companies should look for when hiring. The strongest teams will be built around people who can take ownership and make...
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that sw...
Reader Q&A: how united are the Democrats ahead of the midterms? Post your questions now
Who are the Democrats running in the midterms, and where do they stand? Our political reporters will be hosting a series of conversations on the criti...
Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), ...
How to Grow Your Business Without Compromising Your Customer Experience
You likely spend significant time pursuing new business. But in the process, you want to make sure that your current clients continue to receive excep...
This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
DIY home security company SimpliSafe is bringing its AI-powered proactive security feature to the front door. The new SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Series...
Voicemod’s new pocket-friendly device brings real-time voice changing to your phone
Voicemod announced a new mobile device that expands the capabilities of the Voicemod Key dongle it launched in late 2024 as a way to bring the company...
