Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville

Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville This is the typical next step before it launches a commercial service. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/waymo-is-testing-driverless-robotaxis-in-nashville/

MrBeast’s company buys Gen Z-focused fintech app Step

MrBeast’s company buys Gen Z-focused fintech app Step YouTube megastar MrBeast announced on Monday that his company, Beast Industries, is buying Step, a teen-focused banking app. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/mrbeasts-company-buys-gen-z-focused-fintech-app-step/

Bluesky finally adds drafts

Bluesky finally adds drafts The move comes as Bluesky’s competitors, X and Threads, have long supported drafts. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/bluesky-finally-adds-drafts/

Databricks CEO says SaaS isn’t dead, but AI will soon make it irrelevant

Databricks CEO says SaaS isn’t dead, but AI will soon make it irrelevant AI isn’t going to replace major SaaS apps with vibe-coded versions, Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi believes. But it could give rise to competitors. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/databricks-ceo-says-saas-isnt-dead-but-ai-will-soon-make-it-irrelevant/

Amazon’s ‘Melania’ documentary stumbles in second weekend

Amazon’s ‘Melania’ documentary stumbles in second weekend After a better-than-expected opening weekend in theaters, box office for Amazon’s “Melania”fell 67%. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/amazons-melania-documentary-stumbles-in-second-weekend/

Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl

Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl The purchase rewrites the domain record books — not that the crypto industry has ever been accused of restraint when it comes to spending. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/crypto-com-places-70m-bet-on-ai-com-domain-ahead-of-super-bowl/

Okay, I’m slightly less mad about that ‘Magnificent Ambersons’ AI project

Okay, I’m slightly less mad about that ‘Magnificent Ambersons’ AI project But this is still a bad idea. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/okay-im-slightly-less-mad-about-that-magnificent-ambersons-ai-project/

TechCrunch Mobility: Is $16B enough to build a profitable robotaxi business?

TechCrunch Mobility: Is $16B enough to build a profitable robotaxi business? Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/techcrunch-mobility-is-16b-enough-to-build-a-profitable-robotaxi-business/

San Francisco’s pro-billionaire march draws dozens

San Francisco’s pro-billionaire march draws dozens A march supporting California’s billionaires didn’t exactly draw a huge crowd on Saturday. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/08/san-franciscos-pro-billionaire-march-draws-dozens/

The kids ‘picked last in gym class’ gear up for Super Bowl

The kids ‘picked last in gym class’ gear up for Super Bowl YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is expected to be there. Apple’s Tim Cook, too. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/07/the-kids-picked-last-in-gym-class-gear-up-for-super-bowl/