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Comp AI sets eyes on a continuously agentic future for security and compliance

DOMINIC-MADORI DAVIS

Comp AI, a cybersecurity and compliance startup, announced a $34 million Series A round led by Roo Capital and Grand Ventures.

People Are Pissed Off and Ready to Own Their Shit

BOONE ASHWORTH

A grassroots live tour by YouTuber Louis Rossmann highlights growing resistance to companies that keep people from controlling their devices.

Soundboks Rider Party Speaker Review: Loud and Durable

HARRY RABINOWITZ

I’m genuinely afraid to go full-volume on the Soundboks Rider, which is built like a party-ready tank.

Apple Watch Series 12 Review: Finally, a Readiness Score (2026)

BOUTAYNA CHOKRANE

After wearing it day and night for a week, I found that better health tracking, faster charging, and a simpler interface make Apple’s latest smartwatch noticeably easier to live with.

What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026)

JULIAN CHOKKATTU, SIMON HILL

The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.

Spotify expands its partner program for podcasts to 35 new countries

IVAN MEHTA

Spotify said since changing its video podcasts creator terms in January, its payouts have increased by more than a third.

How Bain Capital Ventures plans to deploy its fresh $1.6B fund

MARINA TEMKIN

BCV's latest fund targets early-stage founders harnessing AGI and building the infrastructure to run it efficiently.

Lucid Motors has a potential robotaxi partner for Europe

SEAN O'KANE

The company is partnering with mobility platform Bolt -- but no vehicle orders have been placed just yet.

Google, Nvidia and Anthropic want Emerald AI to find space on the grid for more data centers

TIM DE CHANT

A new coalition that includes Google, Nvidia, Anthropic and Emerald AI wants to find 100 GW of grid capacity for new data centers.

Rival AI agents, Instinct and Meta’s Muse, both add the ability to make calls

IVAN MEHTA

People can use these assistants to make restaurant reservations and cancel subscriptions

2 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TECHCRUNCH EVENTS

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Two days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.

Huawei plans Q1 2027 launch of new AI chip as it takes on Nvidia

KATE PARK

Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip as it pushes to compete with Nvidia and close China’s AI computing gap with the U.S.

I tried Tovala’s smart oven for two weeks — here’s whether it beats takeout

LAUREN FORRISTAL

Tovala offers both a smart oven and a meal-delivery service. Its meals come with QR codes that you scan using the app, allowing the oven to automatically follow the cooking instructions.

Last call: Disrupt volunteer application closes soon

TECHCRUNCH EVENTS

If you've been on the fence about volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, this is your sign to stop deliberating and start applying.

Roku’s new Labs hub brings experimental apps to the big screen

SARAH PEREZ

Roku’s latest OS update introduces Roku Labs, a new hub for experimental apps, alongside personalized home screens in more markets, streaming subscription bundles, and more.