In a move that underscores the insatiable investor appetite for artificial intelligence infrastructure, data intelligence powerhouse Databricks announced on Thursday a new strategic funding round that elevates the company’s valuation to a staggering $188 billion. Led by investment firm Coatue, the deal solidifies Databricks’ position as one of the most…
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, once a vocal champion of the city’s identity as a global “testbed for emerging tech,” has officially drawn a line in the sand. After months of mounting frustration regarding the impact of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on municipal infrastructure, the Mayor is calling for a rigorous…
By Tech Insights Editorial Team July 14, 2026 In a rapid-fire sequence of capital raising that has sent shockwaves through the global venture capital ecosystem, DeepSeek—the Beijing-based artificial intelligence sensation—is reportedly preparing for a massive new funding round. Barely a month after securing a monumental $7 billion investment, the company…
The global messaging giant Telegram faced a significant operational disruption this week as its primary shortlink domain, t.me, abruptly dropped offline. The outage, which left millions of users unable to access public groups or share one-click invitation links, sent shockwaves through the tech community. While the domain has since been…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially cleared SpaceX to resume flight operations for its Starship prototype, marking a pivotal moment for the world’s most valuable aerospace company. Following a rigorous investigation into the failure of the Super Heavy booster during the May 22 test flight, regulators have greenlit a…
Reed Jobs is a man who prefers the granular complexity of molecular biology to the broader, often distracting, questions about his famous surname. While the world may still associate the name "Jobs" with the iconic silhouette of a MacBook, the son of the late Apple co-founder has spent the last…
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your definitive source for the pulse of the future of transportation. As the lines between artificial intelligence and automotive engineering continue to blur, our mission is to decode how these advancements reshape our roads, our cities, and our portfolios. Following a brief summer hiatus, I…
