H-1B visa changes explained: The loophole costing startups talent

Today on TechCrunch’s ⁠Equity⁠ podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis was joined by ⁠Jeremy Neufeld⁠, the Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, to break down what the recent H-1B change means for startups, founders, and the future of tech talent in America.  Watch the full episode for more about:  Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced… Continua a leggere H-1B visa changes explained: The loophole costing startups talent

Ganiga will showcase its waste-sorting robots at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Ganiga’s fleet of waste-sorting technology is meant to help companies track and reduce the waste they produce.

Ganiga will showcase its waste-sorting robots at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Ganiga’s fleet of waste-sorting technology is meant to help companies track and reduce the waste they produce.

Why the new H-1B policy helps outsourcers, not startups

The Trump administration recently announced a massive change to the H-1B visa program, raising the application fee from $2,000-$5,000 to $100,000 per visa. The change has sent shockwaves through the startup world, with founders warning it could price them out of hiring international talent and undermine U.S. innovation.  Today on TechCrunch’s ⁠Equity⁠ podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis… Continua a leggere Why the new H-1B policy helps outsourcers, not startups

Google’s virtual try-on shopping tool expands to more countries, now lets you try on shoes

To virtually try on a pair of shoes, users need to tap on any product listing on Google, select the “try it on” button, and add a full length photo themselves.

Unveiling the next wave of Startup Battlefield 200 VC judges at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 

Five more VC leaders from Accel, SevenSevenSix, Lockstep, IVP, and more join the Startup Battlefield 200 judge panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Register now to join this intense startup pitch competition live, and to save up to $444.

Unveiling the next wave of Startup Battlefield 200 VC judges at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 

Five more VC leaders from Accel, SevenSevenSix, Lockstep, IVP, and more join the Startup Battlefield 200 judge panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Register now to join this intense startup pitch competition live, and to save up to $444.

SoftBank bulks up its robotics portfolio with ABB Group’s robotics unit

SoftBank says this acquisition will help it dive deeper into robotics as it considers physical AI to be the next frontier.

From courtside to code: Tristan Thompson on AI, sports, and startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

NBA champion Tristan Thompson joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss how AI and athletes are transforming sports, startups, and innovation. Register here to save up to $444 on your pass, or save up to 30% on group tickets.

Google launches extensions system for its command-line coding tool

Google launched a new feature for its command-line AI system, Gemini CLI, allowing outside companies to integrate directly into the product.