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6 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Save on your pass before doors open

TECHCRUNCH EVENTS

In 6 days, 10,000+ people from across the global startup and tech ecosystem will come together at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. If you’re planning to be one of them, don’t wait to register your ticket before prices increase at the door. Save up to $100 on your pass, plus 50% on a second of the same type.

Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TECHCRUNCH EVENTS

From Nvidia and Chime to Obvious Ventures and Anthropic, explore the entire roundtable agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second pass at 50% off.

OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — days after the launch of Dots

TECHCRUNCH EVENTS

OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos is coming to the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, just days after the launch of Dots. Join this conversation by registering for your pass. Get you pass now to save up to $100 and get a second at 50% off.

19 Best Prime Day Deals on Mobile Accessories (2026)

LES SHU

Just bought a new phone or looking to enhance an existing one? Prime Day is the time to save on accessories like batteries, chargers, and more.

Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform

LAUREN FORRISTAL

Google Labs is working on a new AI-powered game-creation platform called Playground for users to build browser-based games using simple text prompts.

Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next

AMANDA SILBERLING

The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust.

Mistral says "Le Chonk" can challenge the best AI models

JOEL KHALILI, WIRED.COM

Mistral says Le Chonk can rival top closed models while remaining open-weight.

Google rolls out improved SynthID AI content detector, now available globally

RYAN WHITWAM

The new SynthID website can now identify AI content from Google, OpenAI, and more.

If you're looking, here's a "good deal" for NASA and the European Space Agency

STEPHEN CLARK

"We are in the era of people interested in having good deals, and LISA is a very good deal for the US."

Review: Fine, let's talk about Digger

JENNIFER OUELLETTE

Its excesses may try one’s patience at times, but the film sticks the landing with a savagely moving finale.

AI/ML is becoming a performance factor in motorsport

JONATHAN M. GITLIN

More than just a sponsor: OpenAI has been helping Ganassi with setups.

SpaceX alumni nab $100M to rethink shipping with autonomous freight trains

TIM DE CHANT

Parallel Systems raised $100M to scale production of its autonomous electric rail vehicle, which can shuttle thousands of pounds of freight up to 500 miles.

Bloom raises $3.6M to become the Alibaba of American manufacturing

SEAN O'KANE

The Detroit startup has widened its scope beyond mobility to help drone and robotics companies find U.S. based manufacturers, shippers, and more.

Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look

RAM IYER

The financing includes an $8M seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, and a $30 million Series A led by Hummingbird Ventures.

The Pentagon Hopes to Speed Up ‘Kill Chain’ AI Buys With 5-Minute Videos

MADDY VARNER

The US government’s Tradewinds initiative has made it easier to throw millions of dollars at “nontraditional” defense contractors, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.