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TechSparks 2026 Day 3: Here’s all that’s happening

TechSparks 2026’s final day features Zakir Khan, Prakash Belawadi, India’s $100B AI opportunity, global alliances & climate tech.

Donna Kelce backs Jason and Travis Kelce’s charitable efforts for autism and youth

Donna Kelce recently showcased her dedication to philanthropy through her participation in events organized by her sons, Jason and Travis. She attended Jason's annual fundraiser fo

Ricursive Intelligence is betting on AI-designed chips to help solve the compute crisis

The founders detailed how their startup is developing AI that can design chips, learn from each iteration, and improve subsequent designs, all with the goal of automating and accel

Flock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: ‘We shouldn’t pause progress’

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended his company's surveillance technology despite growing privacy concerns, arguing that its crime-fighting benefits outweigh

Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026

It’s time to unveil the five companies that will be competing in the Startup Battlefield finals.

Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt

Every day, conversations unfold across social media and websites around the world. A seemingly insignificant post—whether it involves AI-generated misinformation, hate speech, or a

Intero Biosystems wants drugmakers to test on mini human intestines, not animals

Intero Biosystems is selling lab-grown human intestines to drugmakers as regulators push for alternatives to animal testing, while the startup looks to scale production and expand

Florida wins key ruling allowing it to enforce a law that targets social media use by kids

Florida wins key ruling allowing it to enforce a law that targets social media use by kids

CedarDB wants one database to handle both transactions and analytics, as AI agents raise the stakes

Databases have traditionally been designed either for analytical data or for operational data. But database engine CedarDB supports both, and its approach has gained relevance with

Ambani’s Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India’s biggest IPO

Jio plans to use most of its IPO proceeds to repay debt as it expands beyond telecom.

Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different

Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.

Home Health And Comfort Boom: The Case For Future Investment

Research and consumer demand are validating the need for health and comfort designed into the home, but there are still challenges to bring it all toget

Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts

Colossal announced a new AI platform to help accelerate its de-extinction efforts and Peter Diamandis has launched a new fund to back startups who use it.

An Introvert’s Case for Skipping Small Talk and Building Real Connections

You don’t need to over-exert yourself developing deep relationships with everyone you meet — especially as an introvert. Here’s why.

Flock CEO: We haven’t ‘fired’ any police departments as customers

Flock CEO Garrett Langley said that the surveillance company has not canceled contracts of any police department or law enforcement agency, despite reports of abuse.

UK woman paid £5 for ring; expert later valued diamond at about £15,000

A woman found a ring at a car boot sale that cost her £5 and initially seemed ordinary. She later took the ring to a valuation event at WeBuyVintage for a professional opinion. The

Jio Platforms files papers, IPO set to open on October 21

‘Infinite Demand For Robots:’ Inside Matter Venture Partners’ $450 Million Bet On Physical AI

There's almost an infinite demand for robots right now, including humanoids, says Matter Venture Partners Haomiao Huang. But they may not look like humans.

Electric vehicle sales in the US are showing signs of life

The electric vehicle market in the U.S. has been growing for the last three consecutive quarters.

Currency depreciation key headwind for foreign investors: Blackstone's Gray