CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom
U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.
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Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming
Krafton’s planned investment in India is set to surpass $500 million with its latest commitment.
ByteDance secures $29.6 billion mega loan to fund AI and data center expansion outside China
ByteDance has secured a $29.6 billion loan from nearly 30 banks, giving the TikTok owner one of Asia’s largest corporate financing packages this year as it pours more money into artificial intelligence and data center capacity outside China, Reuters reported […] The post ByteDance secures $29.6 billion mega loan to fund AI and data center…
Yes, We’re Entering the Era of Artificial General Intelligence
Plus, AI and axing the ‘micro-team’ boss.
Less than 24 hours to apply for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event
Less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and make your mark in the Silicon Valley scene. Apply before the application closes tonight at midnight PT.
US military disabled ad tracking on troops’ devices following reports of targeted attacks
A senator’s letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.
AI Is Ending the Era of Hidden Vulnerabilities — Are Vendors Ready?
A tidal wave of bug reports is overwhelming software vendors, exposing secure-by-design failures and creating disclosure bottlenecks.
Startup Funding News Today, September 4, 2026: Crusoe, Gimlet Labs, Hivebotics & More
Startup funding and venture capital are moving decisively toward AI infrastructure, compute efficiency, and physical automation this morning. The defining transaction is Crusoe’s newly finalized $3 billion-plus financing at a roughly $30 billion valuation, followed by Gimlet Labs’ $300 million round at […] The post Startup Funding News Today, September 4, 2026: Crusoe, Gimlet Labs, Hivebotics &…
Japan Is Launching a Probe to Collect the First-Ever Samples From a Martian Moon
The mission to Phobos, Japan’s first Mars probe launch in 28 years, may reveal new information about our closest planetary neighbor.
iRobot unveils the Roomba Duo
The original robot vacuum company showed off a concept robot at the IFA tech show in Berlin today. The Roomba Duo combines a heavy-duty floor-washing machine with a smaller, slimmer Roomba. The two floor cleaners can move around your home together, with the main unit mopping and sweeping larger floor areas and the smaller unit…