Waymo and Uber quietly part ways in Phoenix | TechCrunch
…It’s also happening as the Uber-Waymo relationship appears to be wearing in some places , with the two companies poised to directly compete against each other in London as early as…
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AI data centers just got a government-mandated fast lane to the grid | TechCrunch
…FERC also provided an opening to grid tech startups, directing grid operators to consider “alternative transmission technologies.” The commission didn’t name specific technologies, but the directive could include things like solid…
Shareholders sue Uber's board over sexual assaults, other incidents | TechCrunch
…It’s not unusual for companies like Uber to face derivative lawsuits, when a shareholder sues the company’s directors on behalf of the corporation. Shareholders have filed such lawsuits against Adobe…
Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on the fight to split off models from agents | TechCrunch
Known for its cloud infrastructure that allows developers to deploy agents without managing servers, Vercel has quietly become one of the most central companies in AI software. The company currently sees 6…
Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo | TechCrunch
…During an earnings call in May, Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi directed comments toward Waymo without directly naming the company when he expressed support for regulators. “They’re asking the right questions…
India bets billions on breaking China's grip on smartphone manufacturing | TechCrunch
…components, he told TechCrunch. “Apple stands to benefit directly,” Singh said, adding that India’s strengthening manufacturing and export credentials could give the company greater confidence to diversify production away from China…
Thiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connections | TechCrunch
…York, are grossly overpriced compared to companies popping up in his region. However, Selby saw an opportunity to bridge the gap in the other direction by helping California-based hardware startups move…
Michael Polansky is training an AI model on skin that’s still alive | TechCrunch
…The more important goal, he says, is a predictive model that’s accurate enough that the company can spot promising directions in skin biology without having to run every experiment physically first…
Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng left the company citing health reasons, then joined OpenAI | TechCrunch
…startup on her health — however, she likely won’t face as much direct pressure while working at a company where she isn’t a co-founder. Still, in a time of fierce…
Pinterest bets on creators with Amazon Storefront integration | TechCrunch
…These online stores allow creators to generate income from affiliate links that direct their fans to products that they often feature in their videos and social media content. The move gives Pinterest…