Startups
FedEx orders 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in $300M deal
The order -- Harbinger’s biggest ever -- comes as the startup is reportedly considering an IPO.
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Pledge signed by President Trump and top AI leaders misspells the United States
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and top AI leaders announced a signed pledge called a “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities” — a voluntary promise to implement more controls and safety measures as the rapid development of artificial intelligence continues. But there seems to be a catch.
General Tech
Google launches Fitbit Air in India, though its high price might deter the masses
Fitbit Air costs around $146 in India, roughly $47 more than its U.S. pricing.
Startups
Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Cerebras Systems CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman will explore the growing demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure, how Cerebras is approaching those constraints differently, and what comes next if today’s AI hardware reaches its limits.
Artificial Intelligence
Instagram rolls out an AI video assistant for creators
This conversational AI assistant is intended to provide personalized feedback to creators, rather than generic advice.
Artificial Intelligence
Restate lands $20M as the need for durable infrastructure increases with AI agents
Instead of building its durable execution engine on top of an external database, the company developed its own storage, replication, and redundancy layers. This architecture allows Restate to be exceptionally fast and lightweight.
Startups
3 days left to exhibit: Turn visibility into your next opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Book by October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT to showcase your startup to 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders.
Mobile
WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts
Parents can limit how teens use channels, whose Status they can see, who can see their Status updates, and control who can add teens to groups.
Hardware
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an actually good remote
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K is slimmer and faster, but its biggest upgrade may be the thing you’ll actually hold in your hand: a redesigned remote that’s easier to use, especially in the dark.
General Tech
Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature
Tinder has been pushing users toward more real-world experiences for some time.
General Tech
Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars
As Charter explains on its website, a common experience for space companies is that regular insurers “heard a bunch of scary science words and freaked out.”
Artificial Intelligence
Airbnb adds AI search, more social features
Airbnb is also launching new services such as meal delivery and laundry in select locations.
Artificial Intelligence
Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for
BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.
Mobile
Apple Pay finally launches in India after years on the sidelines
Some of India’s largest banks are holding off on supporting Apple Pay initially.
Gaming
America.gov gets really weird when you ask it about Minecraft, but it’s not a glitch
For the sake of national security, it’s a relief to learn that America.gov is not hallucinating to the point that it’s penning lengthy poetry.
Artificial Intelligence
The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch
Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent, Dots, on Tuesday, Elon Musk’s xAI had already acquired the domain name “dot.com,” which now redirects to the Grok chatbot download page.
Mobile
Your car and its mobile app are probably handing over all kinds of data to tech companies
Researchers at Northeastern University found vehicles and their companion apps regularly shared detailed data with some of the largest tech companies.
Startups
a16z-backed EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation to $4B
EliseAI raises $350M, doubles valuation in a year.
General Tech
Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
The company says it won’t draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model
OpenAI is building out the pieces of an alternative to the traditional app store model, turning ChatGPT into a place where software can be discovered and used by people and AI agents alike.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
The new round is anticipated to be the company’s last before its delayed 2027 public debut.
Startups
More Ways to Disrupt: New 2026 Side Events from KOTRA, WayFounder, Enterprise Ireland, SafetyWing + Descope
Disrupt doesn’t end when you leave Moscone West. 👀 Founder dinners, investor meetups, happy hours, workshops, roundtables and more are taking over San Francisco during Disrupt Week. See what’s happening, find your people, and start building your calendar.
Artificial Intelligence
Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
OpenAI isn’t a public supporter of Nvidia’s Open Agent Safety Platform, but it is privately working with Nvidia, TechCrunch has learned.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT’s own office suite
OpenAI’s newly announced suite of office features puts it into more direct competition with more traditional software companies.
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