Mercor, which connects AI labs with domain experts for training their foundational AI models, is close to raising $350 million at a $10 billion valuation. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Pinterest experiments with new AI-powered personalized boards
Pinterest is testing an AI-driven collage to help users create outfits from saved Pins and personalized boards curated with AI. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – PSA: Re-register your hardware 2FA key for X before Nov. 10 to avoid getting locked out
X is retiring Twitter domain for 2FA authentication. So you need to re-enroll your hardware keys before November 10 Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How to watch Astro Teller, Startup Battlefield, and more live
If you’re not able to attend in person, the next best thing is to check out our livestream of the Disrupt Stage, which features some of our most prominent speakers and the…
Tech Crunch – The 2025 Startup Battlefield Top 20 are here. Let the competition begin.
These 20 companies are more than just early-stage startups — they’re the architects of what’s next. And they’ll have just six minutes on the Disrupt Stage to prove it. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Sanjay Gupta to close this year’s Texas Tribune Festival
In conversation with CBS News Medical Contributor Céline Gounder, CNN’s chief medical correspondent will discuss the state of public health and more Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for Michael McCaul’s seat in Congress
The Austin Democrat will face an uphill battle in the GOP-leaning district. McCaul announced earlier this year he would not seek reelection. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 1
Today is the first day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! 10,000 founders, investors, and builders are flooding Moscone West for a nonstop run of ideas, demos, and deals. The energy is electric, the…
Tech Crunch – Sequoia unveils $950M in new early-stage funds as it strives to be ‘only as good as our next investment’
The legendary firm launched a $750 million early-stage fund targeting Series A startups and a $200 million seed fund. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – How the government shutdown impacts El Paso SNAP beneficiaries
Texas families that rely on food stamps could see their benefits cut off if the federal government shutdown continues past Oct. 27, state officials warned. It remains unclear if people will still…