Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced late this week that it plans to streamline the Part 555 exemption process to make it faster for automakers … Read more
Victor Perez made a hole-in-one on the par-three sixth hole during the second round of the US Open at Oakmont – before celebrating in style! Source link
At Y Combinator’s Spring 2025 Demo Day on Wednesday, nearly every presenting startup had something to do with AI — they’re either developing AI agents or creating tools to facilitate their development. Indeed, several founders seem to be taking a leaf out of the pages of several successful AI startups: about half a dozen startups … Read more
Of all the deals made by Premier League clubs this summer, Liverpool included, it is the imminent arrival at Anfield of Florian Wirtz that feels different. The best player in the Bundesliga, he is as close as it gets to a sure thing. The best team in England is just about to get better. That … Read more
Data-labeling company Scale AI confirmed on Friday that it has received a “significant” investment from Meta that values the startup at $29 billion. The startup also said its co-founder and CEO Alexandr Wang is stepping down from his role to join Meta and help the bigger company with its AI work. Reports indicate that Meta … Read more
JJ Spaun upstaged the world’s best by grabbing a one-shot lead after the opening day of the US Open, as Scottie Scheffler failed to live up to his status as pre-tournament favourite. Spaun equalled the lowest-ever opening round for a US Open at Oakmont by carding four birdies in a four-under 66, with his impressive … Read more
Felicis founder Aydin Senkut is celebrating his 20th year as an institutional early-stage investor by announcing the firm’s biggest fund yet: a $900 million Fund X. This follows the $825 million Fund IX raised in 2023 and the $600 million Fund XIII raised in 2021. Felicis, a seed and Series A firm, is known for … Read more
Max Verstappen says he won’t change his approach despite being on the verge of a race ban ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen was given two penalty points for his collision with George Russell last time out in Spain which means he has 11 penalty points on his super licence from the last … Read more
New York-based micromobility startup Infinite Machine has revealed a seated scooter called Olto that will cost $3,495 when it starts shipping later this year. The Olto will feature 40 miles of range, pulled from an easily swappable 48V lithium-ion battery. Infinite Machine says the Olto will have a top speed of 20 miles per hour … Read more
Emma Raducanu will become British No 1 on Monday after Katie Boulter bowed out at Queen’s with a 2-6 6-3 6-2 second-round defeat to Russian fifth-seed Diana Shnaider. Boulter, who replaced 2021 US Open winner Raducanu in the top spot exactly two years ago, looked sharp in her first set, saving two break points, breaking … Read more
