Discover how developer tools are shifting fast with Lauri Moore and David Cramer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
From no-code to AI-assisted dev environments, “vibe coding” is changing how early-stage startups build — and who they need to hire. The once-standard idea of landing a “10x engineer” as your first critical hire is getting a serious reality check with Lauri Moore (Bessemer) and David Cramer (Sentry) on the
Read moreDatabricks CEO says fresh $1B will help him attack a new AI database market
The round, which pushes Databricks' valuation to $100B, was co-led by Insight Partners and Thrive. CEO Ali Ghodsi says he's found an enormous untapped AI agent market to spend the funds.
Read moreAalo Atomics raises $100M to build a microreactor and data center together
Nuclear startup Aalo Atomics plans to turn on its first power plant, the 50-megawatt Aalo-X, in the summer of 2026. It's an aggressive timeline that bucks nuclear industry trends.
Read moreWhy HISA 2025 Is the Ultimate Platform for Healthcare and Tech Companies to Showcase Innovation
Johannesburg, South Africa – The Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA) 2025, scheduled for 22–23 October in Johannesburg, is inviting technology service providers and HealthTech innovators to participate as sponsors and exhibitors. Organized by IT News Africa, the summit offers a unique opportunity for solution providers to showcase products, services, and
Read moreUS spy chief says UK has dropped its Apple backdoor demand
Tulsi Gabbard said that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance also participated in the negotiations with the U.K. government over its once-secret demand to Apple.
Read moreCPG startup Keychain snags $30M to build in India, grow in the U.S.
Keychain doesn't have a single customer in India — but the team helping it scale across North America and beyond is entirely based in Gurugram, a suburb of New Delhi.
Read moreTanzania’s Spectrum Auction aids digital infrastructure expansion
The auction process successfully assigned four spectrum blocks to three operators. Licences were issued on 15-year terms, and the payment schedule was distributed across five instalments over two years. While spectrum pricing remains challenging in many markets, Tanzania’s example demonstrates how governments can assign high-value spectrum without imposing unsustainable costs
Read moreTikTok’s latest feature lets college students find and connect with classmates
In a move reminiscent of Facebook's early days, TikTok is launching a new feature that allows college students to find and connect with others on their campus.
Read moreNvidia said to be developing new, more powerful AI chip for sale in China
Nvidia is apparently putting together a new AI chip meant for sale in China that's half as powerful as its flagship B300 Blackwell GPU. The new chip would be more powerful than the H20 GPUs the company is currently allowed to sell in the country.
Read moreFigure’s IPO filing marks Mike Cagney’s return to public markets
Figure Technology, a seven-year-old blockchain-based lending company, has filed a registration statement with the SEC for an IPO of its Class A common stock. The filing offers a chance at vindication for Figure co-founder Mike Cagney.
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