A former Thiel fellow’s startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters

A former Thiel fellow’s startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters Brinc launched its newest 911 response drone this week, as the company seeks to expand its prominence in the public safety industry. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/a-former-thiel-fellows-startup-just-launched-a-drone-it-says-can-replace-police-helicopters/

Amazon just bought a startup making kid-size humanoid robots

Amazon just bought a startup making kid-size humanoid robots The acquisition of Fauna Robotics is the second robotics startup Amazon has purchased this month. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/amazon-just-bought-a-startup-making-kid-size-humanoid-robots/

With $3.5B in fresh capital, Kleiner Perkins is going all in on AI

With $3.5B in fresh capital, Kleiner Perkins is going all in on AI The fundraise includes $1 billion for investing in early-stage startups, and $2.5 billion for late-stage growth businesses. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/with-3-5b-in-fresh-capital-kleiner-perkins-is-going-all-in-on-ai/

New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the country is watching

New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the country is watching The dollar amount isn’t as important as the fact that this is the first jury verdict of its kind against Meta over harm to young people. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/new-mexico-just-handed-meta-its-first-courtroom-defeat-over-child-safety-and-the-rest-of-the-country-is-watching/

Lululemon bets Epoch Biodesign can eat its shorts, literally

Lululemon bets Epoch Biodesign can eat its shorts, literally Startup Epoch Biodesign uses enzymes to break plastic waste down into monomers, the chemical building blocks that can be used to make new plastic. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/lululemon-bets-epoch-biodesign-can-eat-its-shorts-literally/