Sequoia unveils $950M in new early-stage funds as it strives to be ‘only as good as our next investment’
The legendary firm launched a $750 million early-stage fund targeting Series A startups and a $200 million seed fund.
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OnePlus 15 arrives in China, global launch ‘coming soon’
After a steady stream of spec teases, OnePlus has launched its new OnePlus 15 flagship in China today. Release plans elsewhere are still unconfirmed, but the company promises that the phone’s global launching will be “soon.” We’ve known what the 15 would look like since September, when OnePlus also confirmed it would be powered by […]
Israeli intelligence vets raise $20M to track developer buying signals
Onfire, a vertical AI platform for IT revenue teams, is coming out of stealth with $20 million in funding, including a $14 million Series A co-led by Grove Ventures and TLV Partners.
Workout app Ladder launches nutrition-tracking experience
Fitness app Ladder is debuting a new nutrition tracking feature that lets you snap a photo to input macros.
Here’s what ads on your $2,000 Samsung smart fridge will look like
Samsung warned us last month that ads were coming to the giant Android tablets embedded in its Family Hub smart fridges. I’ve been eyeing mine ever since – and the first ones are about to arrive. Starting November 3rd, the $2,000-plus connected fridges will get a new widget that serves up ads, Shane Higby, head […]
Ads might be coming to Apple Maps next year
This could be part of a larger strategy to introduce more advertising in iOS.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 begins in less than 24 hours — catch our last ticket deals
The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27–29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will flood San Francisco for three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. We’re just days away from live demos of never-before-seen tech and high-stakes pitches as […]
Trump and Xi will ‘consummate’ TikTok deal on Thursday, treasury secretary says
The United States and China are ready to move forward on a TikTok deal, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
TechCrunch Mobility: The ‘robot army’ argument
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.