The 7 top space and defense tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200...
How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming
French startup Ÿnsect shot into the spotlight when “Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr. touted its merits on the “Late Show” during Super Bowl...
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
In recent years, people have been increasingly looking for new ways to form platonic connections, as loneliness and social isolation have b...
What’s ahead for startups and VCs in 2026? Investors weigh in
Each year, we ask some top investors what they think the next year will bring. Last year, some investors thought the IPO market would be ba...
Naware’s chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns
Naware founder Mark Boysen first tried killing weeds with drones and a 200-watt laser. He’d been noodling on ideas for a startup with so...
Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money
Although smart glasses have been around for a while, the technology is getting more advanced each year, so much so that Meta CEO Mark Zucke...
The 9 top cybersecurity startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200...
These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2025
It’s the end of the year. That means it’s time for us to celebrate the best cybersecurity stories we didn’t publish. Since 2023, TechCrunch...
How a Spanish virus brought Google to Málaga
After 33 years, Bernardo Quintero decided it was time to find the person who changed his life — the anonymous programmer who created a comp...
The best distraction blockers to jump-start your focus in the new year
If you’re someone who struggles to stay on task or simply want to boost your productivity as the new year approaches, there are several app...