Fusion power startups find new partners in the defense world

Fusion startups are partnering with defense companies, reviving a relationship between fusion and national security that has seen some decline. These deals could potentially bring new resources and expertise to fusion research. The partnership is expected to accelerate the development of fusion technology.

Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board

Automattic has confirmed that Matt Mullenweg has returned as CEO and chairman after an attempted ouster by the company's board. He has the full support of the board. The company has not provided further details on the attempted ouster.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026

OpenAI has filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO), but CEO Sam Altman stated that the company will not go public in 2026. The exact timeline for a potential IPO is still unclear. The company's decision not to go public is a strategic move that will allow it to maintain control and focus on its business.

Random rewards enrich classic game-theory insights

Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.

Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road

Khosla Ventures is expanding its presence in the US by opening an office in New York, marking its first location outside of its original base in Sand Hill Road, California.

Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland

The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.

One week left to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Time is running out to book a table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, with only one week left before the September 18 deadline and limited tables available.

Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is accepting last-minute applications for official Side Events until September 11 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2B in annual revenue

K3, a text-to-image model developed by Moonshot AI, continues to generate a large volume of tokens daily, with recent data indicating 300 billion tokens are being created each day. This is despite a slight decline in usage in recent months. The model's performance remains significant.

Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO

Nscale has added Fidji Simo, a former executive at OpenAI and Instacart, to its board of directors ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO). Simo's experience in leading companies through IPOs will likely be valuable to Nscale. The exact timing and details of the IPO are yet to be announced.

Matt Mullenweg tells (trolls?) Automattic staff, saying he’s back in control after CEO ouster

Matt Mullenweg has reportedly regained control of Automattic after being put on leave by the company's board, according to a Slack message seen by TechCrunch. The situation has not been officially confirmed by the company. The details of the decision are not yet clear.

Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play

Collaborative Fund, a venture capital firm, has invested in D.C. United and its stadium, with the founder aiming to use it as a platform for its startups. This move follows a trend of venture capital firms investing in professional sports teams. The investment is seen as a unique way to showcase the firm's portfolio companies.