Reynand Wu
- Tech Gadgets
- July 11, 2026
- 13 views
The "Cookie Stuffing" Controversy: How Phia, the Startup Backed by Silicon Valley Royalty, Faces Scrutiny Over Affiliate Practices
By TechCrunch Editorial Staff Updated: July 10, 2026 In the high-stakes world of e-commerce technology, reputation is the most valuable currency. For Phia, the shopping-focused startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates—daughter…
Azzam Bilal Chamdy
- Tech Gadgets
- July 8, 2026
- 12 views
Final Call for Innovation: Startup Battlefield Australia Extends Application Deadline to July 20
The countdown to one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most anticipated entrepreneurial events has officially entered its final stretch. Due to an unprecedented surge in interest from the burgeoning tech ecosystems…
Nana Muazin
- Tech Gadgets
- July 3, 2026
- 11 views
The Catalyst Moment: Why Startup Battlefield Australia Is the Definitive Launchpad for Antipodean Innovation
Every startup’s journey is punctuated by "the moment"—that singular, transformative event that pivots a company from a promising idea into a market-defining force. For some, it is the first revenue-generating…
Evan Lee Salim
- Tech Gadgets
- July 1, 2026
- 16 views
The Sydney Launchpad: How One Pitch Can Ignite a Global Startup Empire
By TechCrunch Editorial Staff In the high-stakes ecosystem of global venture capital, the difference between a regional player and a global industry disruptor often comes down to a single, defining…
Raul Delapena Setiawan
- Esports
- June 17, 2026
- 20 views
The Tech World Mourns: Joshua Baer, Architect of the Austin Startup Ecosystem, Killed in Fiery Texas Plane Crash
By Editorial Staff June 18, 2026 The technology and venture capital sectors are reeling this week following the tragic death of Joshua Baer, the visionary CEO of Capital Factory and…
Basiran
- Gaming PC Hardware
- June 16, 2026
- 15 views
AMD Strengthens Data Center Dominance with Strategic Acquisition of Memory Startup MEXT
In a move signaling a major shift in how the industry approaches the growing “memory wall,” AMD announced on Monday that it has completed the acquisition of MEXT, an innovative…
Lina Hope
- Tech Gadgets
- June 2, 2026
- 29 views
The Ultimate Launchpad: Why the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is Silicon Valley’s Premier Crucible
For every ambitious founder, the dream is universal: the blinding lights of the Disrupt Main Stage, a global audience of venture capitalists, and the chance to hoist the coveted Disrupt…
Lina Irawan
- Gaming PC Hardware
- May 31, 2026
- 27 views
The Silicon Valley "Ghost Lab": How a $2 Billion Startup Turned Airbnb Rentals into Secret Robotics Testing Grounds
In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence and robotics, the race to build the next generation of home-service machines is accelerating. However, a startling controversy has emerged from San Francisco,…
