Year: 2026

Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again

Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again They’re rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI’s defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money — potentially a lot more. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/already-rich-already-successful-why-the-last-wave-of-tech-winners-is-grinding-again/

Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”

Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone” Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company’s financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Waymo, its new AV Labs data operation, and how AI is starting to show up

Video-generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B

Video-generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B With the cash, the company aims to expand its world model offering and reach customers across geographies. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/video-generation-startup-pixverse-raises-439m-valuation-soars-past-2b/

X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground

X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground The social media site says it will amplify posts made by users’ mutual followers’ to give the feed more of a communal feel. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/x-just-tweaked-its-algorithm-to-make-it-more-friendly-less-battleground/

Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation

Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot Ventures, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/hermes-agent-maker-nous-research-in-talks-for-new-funding-at-1-5b-valuation/