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Nexterity wants to automate the hard, dangerous part of pipefitting

Sep 24 2026

The startup’s robot can tighten or loosen four bolts at a time, and it fits in a Pelican case.

Bring your co-founder, partner, or colleague and get 50% off a second TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass

Sep 24 2026

Buy one pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get 50% off a second of the same ticket type. Register before event starts on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT.

PrismML brings its tiny LLMs to Qualcomm-powered smart glasses

Sep 24 2026

Prism’s larger goal is open-weight AI that runs on devices and makes better use of the computing power they already have.

Meet Feather, the startup building the ‘Android of robotics’ for developers

Sep 24 2026

Feather is betting on a customizable, $30,000 platform built for software developers.

Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center

Sep 24 2026

The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online.

Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend

Sep 24 2026

Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning gadgets into fashion accessories.

Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire

Sep 24 2026

Databricks has bought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree.

Google Photos ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS

Sep 24 2026

The AI-powered feature builds a virtual wardrobe from your photos, and is now broadly available after first rolling out to Android users in June.

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know 

Sep 24 2026

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies.

ElevenLabs’ CEO on margins, IPO timing, and telling customers they’re talking to a bot

Sep 24 2026

ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that — at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects anyway.

De olho nas eleições no Brasil

Sep 24 2026

O repórter Daniel Carvalho conta os últimos detalhes dos candidatos à Presidência antes das eleições. Com produção de Patricia Xavier e edição de Raphael Almeida e Mariana Lumy. (Source: Bloomberg)

Asian Bonds, Stocks to Fall as Oil Fans Inflation: Markets Wrap

Sep 24 2026

Asian bonds and stocks were set for further losses Friday as elevated oil prices fueled inflation concerns, driving long-term Treasury yields to multi-decade highs and raising the prospect of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for DATE

Sep 24 2026

Oil steadied as US and Iranian negotiators were said to be exploring a phased deal that would see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Global Citizen CEO on Mission To End Extreme Poverty

Sep 24 2026

Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans sat down with Bloomberg’s Romaine Bostick to discuss the organization’s upcoming Global Citizen Festival in New York City, the mission to end extreme poverty, and more. (Source: Bloomberg)

Does Iced Coffee Pass the Vibe Check?

Sep 24 2026

The very nature of work is in flux right now, with artificial intelligence accelerating the deepening structural shifts. Employers and their young employees are caught in a power struggle over who gets to decide the norms of this new workplace. Iced coffee is just the latest proxy for that tension — how each party feels both misunderstood and deep anxiety about their place in this evolving landscape, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Beth Kowitt says. (Source: Bloomberg)

Savor CEO on Producing Fats & Oils From Carbon Sources

Sep 24 2026

Savor CEO Kathleen Alexander explains how the company builds fats and oils molecule by molecule from carbon-based inputs, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional agriculture while matching the taste and functionality of conventional fats. She discusses Savor’s pilot production, commercial partnerships, and why the company sees supply-chain resilience and sustainability as major opportunities. (Source: Bloomberg)

CFOs Face a Tougher Call on When to Borrow

Sep 24 2026

It’s been a good year for CFOs looking to borrow. Credit markets have largely remained open despite the war in Iran, spreads have been low and investors have been eager to buy. Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim and Bloomberg’s Nina Trentmann discuss the impact of AI on capex spend, corporate strategy, and company principles in our CFO Briefing. They speak with Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)

Chicago Schools Shed 11,500 Students as Risk of Budget Cuts Grow

Sep 24 2026

Chicago Public Schools’ student enrollment is down almost 4% since last year, threatening to further strain the district’s already stretched budget.

Oil, Treasury Yields & Inflation Pressure Markets

Sep 24 2026

The Close brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today’s guests are MSCI Chairman & CEO Henry Fernandez, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Apple Store Creator Ron Johnson, Principal Asset Management CIO George Maris, Pictet Research Institute Head Maria Vassalou, BlackRock Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income Investment Group Chi Chen, Whole Foods CEO & Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores Vice President Jason Buechel, ALDI US Chief Operating Officer Dave Rinaldo, & Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans. (Source: Bloomberg)

Apple Store Creator on New Book and Retail’s AI Future

Sep 24 2026

Ron Johnson, Creator of the Apple Store and author of the new book “Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius” takes a look at the strategy behind the iconic Apple Store and how Apple has transformed over more than 50 years. He begins by reflecting on the long-running debate over whether the internet would kill retail, suggesting that concern was overstated. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Sally Bakewell on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Live Nation Has Received $420 Million in Subsidies From US Cities: Study

Sep 24 2026

A new report digs into the subsidies that local governments provide the entertainment giant

MSCI CEO: Investors Are Putting Money Everywhere

Sep 24 2026

Henry Fernandez, Chairman and CEO at MSCI, discusses Oracle’s force majeure notice in the context of heavy borrowing and large investments tied to the long-term AI story. He goes on to talk about global inflation that may linger and the Fed may need to hike again, framing the segment around pressure in markets and the cost of capital. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Sally Bakewell on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Goldman Sachs Is Underweight Hyperscalers on Debt Supply Surge

Sep 24 2026

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s Lindsay Rosner says the bank’s asset management arm is underweight on the biggest artificial intelligence borrowers as a flood of issuance washes over the market.

Maria Vassalou on Rising Government Debt, Trump-XI Summit

Sep 24 2026

Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute, discusses the deepening global bond rout and Treasury market pressure. She goes on to talk about the growing talk of a U.S. debt reckoning is being overstated too soon, setting up a broader conversation about whether current market concerns are getting ahead of the underlying economic reality. She speaks with Romaine Bostick on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Principal CIO on Inflation Concerns, Rising Bond Yields

Sep 24 2026

George Maris of Principal Asset Management discusses the growing pressure on equities from the bond market. The conversation focuses on whether the recent rise in yields, both overall and in terms of the speed of the move over the past few months, has reached a level where stock investors should be increasingly concerned. He speaks to Romaine Bostick & Sally Bakewell on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)