🔥 TOP STORY
Kepler Communications has deployed 40 GPUs into Earth orbit, marking a jaw-dropping leap in edge computing for space. Its first confirmed customer is Sophia Space. This isn't science fiction — compute is now running above our heads at scale. The implications for satellite-driven robotics, autonomous systems, and real-time AI inference from orbit are enormous. Read the full story at TechCrunch →
🚗 AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
The autonomous vehicle talent market is heating up — fast. TechCrunch Mobility's deep dive examines which companies are quietly vacuuming up engineers and researchers from self-driving programs across the industry, and how AI is increasingly steering the entire transportation future. If you're tracking the robotics talent pipeline, this one's essential reading.
🧠 AI & ROBOTICS
In a striking twist, reports suggest Trump administration officials are encouraging financial institutions to trial Anthropic's new Mythos AI model — even as the Department of Defense recently flagged Anthropic as a supply-chain risk. The contradiction has raised eyebrows across both the AI and policy communities.
🤖 AI CULTURE
San Francisco's AI-centric HumanX conference had one clear topic dominating hallway conversations: Anthropic's Claude. TechCrunch's full conference report breaks down why Anthropic commanded so much attention — and what that signals for enterprise AI adoption in robotics and automation environments.
👓 HARDWARE
Apple is reportedly evaluating four distinct smart glasses form factors, but the original mixed-reality ambitions have been trimmed considerably. For those watching wearable robotics interfaces and human-machine interaction trends, Apple's pivot could reshape the landscape of how humans interact with robots and automated systems in the field.
📦 AUTOMATION & LOGISTICS
Walmart-owned Flipkart's aggressive expansion and deep discounting is putting serious pressure on India's fast-delivery startups. Analysts tell TechCrunch this consolidation wave will accelerate warehouse robotics and automated fulfillment adoption as surviving players race to cut costs at scale.
⚡ EV & FUTURE MOBILITY
Slate Auto has been one of the most-watched EV startups since bursting onto the scene in April 2025. TechCrunch's comprehensive deep-dive covers the startup's origins, Jeff Bezos' backing, product roadmap, and the latest details — a must-read for anyone tracking automation in the next-gen vehicle space.
📚 AI EXPLAINER
New to the AI and robotics space — or just tired of nodding along in meetings? TechCrunch's updated AI glossary cuts through the noise with clear, no-nonsense definitions of the terms shaping every conversation in automation and intelligent systems today.