UP.Labs Rebrands as Vantora, Secures $100M to Dominate Physical AI
UP.Labs, now Vantora, has raised $100M to build startups for industrial corporations, focusing entirely on physical AI.
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Google and UN Launch Open Data Platform for Global Statistics
Google and the United Nations system have introduced the UN System Data Commons, an open platform designed to make global statistics easily accessible and searchable.
Apple Releases Xcode 27.1 Beta with iPhone Duo Support: What Developers Need to Know
Apple has launched Xcode 27.1 beta, introducing iPhone Duo SDKs and a dedicated simulator, alongside an iOS 27.2 beta with a separate testing path for the new device.
Android 17 Breaks AOSP Tradition: New APIs Arrive Before Source Release
Google's Android 17 QPR1 introduces new APIs without a corresponding AOSP release, a break from over a decade of open-source practice that has GrapheneOS raising legal concerns.
Jeff Lawson, Inertia CEO, to Headline TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Smart Systems Stage
Inertia co-founder and CEO Jeff Lawson will speak on the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, sharing his vision for fusion energy. Early registration discounts of up to $200 are available until September 25.
Amazon Prime Settlement Grows: Subscribers Could Now Claim Up to $200
An expanded class-action settlement means more Amazon Prime members may qualify for payouts of up to $200, including some who never filed a claim.
Khosla-Backed Mazama Energy Raises $135M to Drill Deeper Into Superhot-Rock Geothermal
Mazama Energy, a geothermal startup backed by Khosla Ventures, has secured $135 million to drill three miles underground to tap superhot rock, with one well capable of generating 15 MW of electricity 24/7.
Blizzard Workers Approve Union Contract with Microsoft
Blizzard Entertainment's workforce of nearly 1,900 employees has ratified a historic first union contract with its parent company, Microsoft.
Massachusetts Establishes New Clean Energy Rules for Data Centers
Massachusetts enacts new clean energy mandates for data centers, becoming the third state to do so recently.
Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion Series E to Challenge SpaceX
Stoke Space has closed a $1 billion Series E round to advance its orbital ambitions and develop a new, larger rocket.