Toy Story 5 takes aim at creepy AI toys: ‘I’m always listening’
Addictive, AI-enabled tablets are taking over, and also, Woody is balding in the new Toy Story movie, out June 19.
Lucid Motors slashes 12% of its workforce as it seeks profitability
The layoffs affect hundreds of full-time workers in the US, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch.
Prepare for pitch battle: Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open
Nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Pitch at Disrupt 2026 in October in front of top VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. Nominate your startup or for one that’s deserving.
AI’s promise to indie filmmakers: faster, cheaper, lonelier
AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated content.