Meta has made one of its biggest AI acquisitions yet, buying the startup Manus for over $2 billion. The company, which grew out of China’s AI ecosystem, saw rapid revenue growth by building AI agents for tasks like market research and website creation.
German digital bank N26 is undergoing a major leadership shift. Co-founder Maximilian Tayenthal is stepping down from his operational role as co-CEO on December 31. The bank is preparing for a full handover to incoming CEO Mike Dargan, a UBS executive, in April 2026.
Samsung is tackling the notorious overheating of its Exynos chips with a new Heat Path Block technology. This thin copper layer aims to dissipate processor heat faster, but it has a key limitation.
Meta is acquiring Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup that makes general-purpose AI agents. The move is part of Meta’s aggressive push to integrate advanced AI across its consumer and business products.
While AI sucks up all the oxygen, other transformative technologies are quietly moving from labs to reality. From batteries that are also car frames to European laws forcing accessible design, the future is being built right now. These trends have massive implications for energy, security, and how w
TechCrunch just unveiled its Startup Battlefield 200, a massive list of enterprise tech contenders. Beyond the 20 on stage, 180 others are pitching in categories like AI, sales, and data. It’s a snapshot of where founder energy is going right now.
Nvidia has officially purchased $5 billion worth of Intel stock, finalizing a deal first announced in September. The investment provides crucial capital for Intel as it navigates a costly turnaround. But what does Nvidia, the AI chip leader, get out of it?
The software world is reeling from a one-two punch. A critical React.js vulnerability is being actively exploited by nation-state groups, while a sophisticated npm supply chain attack has compromised developer secrets globally. The security landscape for 2025 is already looking grim.
For the third year running, VCs are telling TechCrunch that next year is when enterprise AI will finally deliver. Their 2026 predictions focus on consolidation, physical-world AI, and a brutal shakeout for startups that can’t prove real ROI.
After years of struggle, Windows on Arm laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips are now easy to recommend for most people. The software gap is closing fast, though x86 still rules for hardcore gaming.
