Startups
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AI in Media & Entertainment
Mansa Turns AI Microdramas Into a Test for Black Stories
Mansa has made a zombie show with no human roles. They Left Us to Die is a 30-episode microdrama from…
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Startups & Venture Capital
AI Patent Filing Gives Startups Speed—and New Ways to Lose Protection
For a startup, a patent can do more than protect an invention. It can help establish a competitive advantage, attract…
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Cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks Targets Clutch in $500 Million AI Security Bet
AI agents now need security budgets of their own. Palo Alto Networks is in talks to acquire Clutch Security for…
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Startups & Venture Capital
The Capital Surge Powering America’s Next Startup Wave
October 2026 turned U.S. startup funding into a high-speed contest, with major venture firms chasing more deals and bigger checks.…
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Cloud Computing
Dropbox’s Biggest Deal Yet Targets the AI Infrastructure Race
Dropbox plans to acquire Tigris Data for $350 million, giving the file-storage company its biggest acquisition since it was founded…
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Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Zipline’s Drone Boom Faces a Noise Problem Above American Homes
Zipline is raising $1.5 billion at a $21.5 billion post-money valuation as it prepares for a much larger role in…
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Startups & Venture Capital
Boston’s Startup Crowd Gathers for a Hands-On Founder Summit
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is taking over SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4, bringing founders, investors, and startup…
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AI News & Trends
Omen AI Buys Aquatic Labs to Fix Data Center Water Waste
Data center water monitoring is getting a serious upgrade. Omen AI announced a $16 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire competitor…
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Startups & Venture Capital
Boston’s Founder Summit Turns Startup Questions Into Momentum
Five days remain before TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings founders, investors, and operators together in Boston. The event begins Nov.…
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AI in Business & Enterprise
Serval Bets $150 Million on AI-Powered Enterprise Automation
Serval is buying scale. The enterprise service management startup announced on October 29, 2026, that it raised a $150 million…
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