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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Rivian Spinout Also Secures $150M to Expand Into Autonomous Delivery

Also, a company that spun out of electric vehicle maker Rivian, has raised $150 million in a new funding round. The investment was led by Prysm Capital. The fresh capital will be used to grow the company's product lineup beyond its current offerings of pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads. Also plans to use the funding to develop autonomous delivery vehicles as its next major expansion area.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Stand-Up Comics Ditch Video for Comic Strip Panels on Social Media

Some stand-up comedians are shifting away from posting video clips on social media platforms. Instead, they are experimenting with comic strip-style panels accompanied by captions. This format appears to be generating stronger audience engagement than traditional performance footage. Comedians had long relied on video to grow their online followings, but the new visual approach is proving more effective for many.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Navi Secures $100M from Prosus in First External Funding Round

Sachin Bansal's fintech startup Navi has raised $100 million from global technology investor Prosus, marking the company's first round of outside capital. The investment represents a significant milestone for Navi, which had previously been funded solely by Bansal himself. The funding comes as Navi is reportedly preparing for a public market listing. Prosus's backing is seen as a vote of confidence in Navi's business model and growth prospects in India's competitive fintech sector.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Amazon rolls out free Alexa+ AI assistant to all US Fire TV users

Amazon is expanding access to its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant by making it free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the United States. The upgrade will be applied automatically to users regardless of whether they hold an Amazon Prime subscription. Previously, Alexa+ had been tied to a Prime membership, making this a notable shift in Amazon's distribution strategy. The move broadens the reach of Amazon's upgraded AI assistant to a wider base of Fire TV device owners across the country.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Amazon rolls out free Alexa Plus upgrade to all US Fire TV device owners

Amazon is expanding access to its upgraded Alexa Plus assistant to all Fire TV device owners in the United States at no cost. The rollout, which began today, covers Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, Amazon Ember smart TVs, and compatible third-party TVs from brands like Panasonic and Hisense. Previously, Alexa Plus on Fire TV was limited to users holding a Prime or Alexa Plus subscription. The enhanced assistant offers more conversational interactions, including mood-based movie recommendations, scene navigation, and on-screen content queries.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Amazon Plans to Expand Prime Air Drone Delivery to 500 US Cities by 2026

Amazon is set to dramatically scale up its Prime Air drone delivery program across the United States. The company aims to bring the service to nearly 500 cities by the close of 2026. The expansion represents a major push by Amazon to make autonomous aerial delivery widely accessible to American consumers. Prime Air has so far operated in limited locations, making this rollout a significant leap in the program's reach.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

Monzo suffers outage leaving users unable to make payments or transfers

Digital bank Monzo experienced a service disruption that prevented some customers from making card payments or transfers. The company acknowledged the issue and stated it was actively working to restore normal service. Monzo said it was rolling out a fix and moving quickly to resolve the problem. The outage affected core banking functions, causing inconvenience for affected users.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Data Center Backlash Triggers Recall Campaigns Against Local Officials

Growing public opposition to data centers is prompting residents to pursue recall elections against local officials who supported the facilities. Communities are not waiting for regular election cycles to hold their representatives accountable. The pushback reflects mounting concerns among residents about the impact of data centers in their areas. The trend signals an escalating grassroots response to the rapid expansion of large-scale computing infrastructure at the local level.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Calendly Launches AI Meeting Note-Taker and Scheduling Assistant Callie

Calendly has entered the AI meeting productivity space with two new features. The company is rolling out an automated meeting note-taker to capture and summarize discussions. Alongside this, Calendly is introducing an AI scheduling assistant named Callie. These additions place Calendly in direct competition with a growing number of tools targeting meeting productivity. The moves signal Calendly's ambition to expand beyond its core scheduling functionality.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Loudoun County Thrives on Data Centers While National Backlash Grows

Loudoun County, Virginia has become a major hub for data centers, hosting over 250 facilities within its borders. The revenue generated from these centers has been substantial enough for the county to reduce property taxes for its residents. Other localities across the country are observing Loudoun's financial success and considering similar approaches to attract data center investment. However, this trend is emerging against a backdrop of growing national opposition to data centers, driven by concerns over their environmental and community impact.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for Behind-the-Scenes Event Access

TechCrunch is inviting volunteers to participate in its Disrupt 2026 conference. The opportunity offers participants an insider perspective on how large-scale technology events are organized and executed. Volunteers will work alongside professionals, gaining hands-on experience in the tech events industry. The program is positioned as a learning opportunity for founders and aspiring tech professionals looking to understand how world-class conferences operate.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Mova V70 Robot Vacuum Claims to Clean Under and Around Chairs and Stools

Robot vacuums have long struggled to navigate under chairs and stools, leaving crumbs and dust in hard-to-reach spots beneath dining and kitchen furniture. Mova's latest robot vacuum and mop, the V70, is designed to address this common limitation. The device aims to maneuver in and around chair and stool legs without requiring users to manually move furniture beforehand. The V70 also functions as a mop, targeting areas near dining spaces where food debris tends to accumulate. The product represents Mova's effort to solve one of the more persistent pain points in automated home cleaning.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Trump Set to Nominate Conservative Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner

President Trump is expected to select Heidi Overton, a conservative policy expert, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton holds a range of controversial positions that have drawn attention from multiple political factions. She opposes abortion, has expressed skepticism toward peptide therapies, and supports placing limits on vaccines. Her stances have reportedly unsettled members of the Make America Healthy Again movement, despite her broadly conservative profile.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

China Pushes Tech Giants to List Domestically, Cutting Reliance on Wall Street

China is steering its leading technology companies toward raising capital on domestic markets rather than through U.S. stock exchanges. Two major tech firms recently made high-profile market debuts at home, signaling a deliberate shift in Beijing's financing strategy. The move is part of China's broader push to fund its artificial intelligence ambitions using local investors. By reducing dependence on Wall Street, Beijing aims to insulate its tech sector from foreign financial pressures and geopolitical risks.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Home Battery Market Booms as New Technology Drives Down Costs

The home battery market is experiencing rapid growth, with multiple companies now competing for consumer attention. Major players such as Tesla and Base Power are among those entering the expanding space. A specific technological advancement has been identified as the key driver behind both falling prices and wider product availability. The shift marks a significant change in how accessible residential energy storage has become for ordinary homeowners.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

CareCloud Data Breach Exposes Medical Records of 3.7 Million Patients

Healthcare technology company CareCloud has confirmed a major data breach in which the medical records of approximately 3.7 million patients were stolen. The incident ranks among the largest reported healthcare data breaches in the United States this year. The breach involved a cyberattack targeting CareCloud's systems, compromising sensitive patient information. The scale of the exposure highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the U.S. healthcare sector.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Amazon accidentally streams Jason Statham's 'Mutiny' two days before theater release

Jason Statham's upcoming action film 'Mutiny' was inadvertently made available in full on Amazon Prime Video in the US, two days ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on August 21st. The Verge's Dominic Preston confirmed the entire 1 hour 35 minute film was accessible and streamable on the platform. The early appearance appears to be an unintentional leak, as the film's official marketing continues to promote it as a theatrical-only release. Neither production companies Punch Palace Productions nor MadRiver Pictures have issued any statement suggesting the streaming availability was a planned move.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Nvidia and Wall Street Giants Plan $500B Push to Turn AI Chips into Asset Class

Nvidia is partnering with major financial firms including Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to arrange $500 billion in financing aimed at treating compute infrastructure as an investable asset class. CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC that AI chips now qualify as productive, long-lived, and revenue-generating assets comparable to traditional financial instruments. The initiative marks what Huang described as an early-stage shift in how technology hardware is valued and financed. The move reflects growing Wall Street interest in monetizing AI infrastructure as demand for compute capacity surges. Critics and analysts have raised questions about whether the financial framing of chip assets is sound or overhyped.

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