Hiding inside Palantir’s skyrocketing quarter is a foreboding signal

Palantir’s U.S. commercial revenue surpassed U.S. government revenue for the first time ever.

Researchers warned of North Korean hacking tactics years before record $6.3B Binance heist

Cybersecurity experts have long warned of the persistent and patient threat from North Korea’s long-running hacks. The world’s largest crypto exchange was still caught off-guard.

AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges

The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer.

AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges

The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer.

CrowdStrike to shell out nearly $500M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off

CrowdStrike said it will buy Fiddler AI, which makes AI agent observability software, and Dreadnode, which helps companies automate AI security testing.

Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya — until it walked away

Also co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch that he wanted to prioritize autonomous vehicles.

New York City’s Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech

The mayor’s comments come after the entertainment giant’s data breach last year, which exposed James Dolan’s surveillance.

The TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on November 4

On November 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings founders and VCs to Boston’s SoWa Power Station for practical insights and connections. Register before prices increase at the door.

Tomorrow: TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston and when pass rates increase

Secure your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass savings before prices increase tomorrow at 9 a.m. ET. Save up to $100 on your pass, and get a second for free.

Apple may try to increase revenue by doing…something with third-party AI apps

Apple hinted at ways that it could spur revenue through third-party “opportunities” during its Monday night earnings call.