Yesterday

Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data; also X ads ‘Paid Partnership’ labels for creators

As TechCrunch's Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai writes, a hacking group called Department of Peace said they hacked a specific office within Homeland Security to protest ICE’s mass deportation campaign, and the companies aiding it. Also, the new labels comply with regulations and a ... Show More

4m 58s

Yesterday

Polymarket saw $529M traded on bets tied to bombing of Iran; plus, Investors spill what they aren’t looking for anymore in AI SaaS companies

Six newly-created accounts made a profit of $1 million by correctly betting that the U.S. would strike Iran by February 28. TechCrunch spoke with VCs to learn what investors aren't looking for in AI SaaS startups anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com ... Show More

6m 50s

Feb 27

Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount

In a one-two punch of centibillion-dollar offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix has lost. Plus, Plaid valued at $8B in employee share sale. The new valuation is a 31% increase from $6 ... Show More

5m 44s

Jun 2025

Zevo’s EV-only car-share fleet is helping Tesla owners make money

Zevo is a new peer-to-peer car-sharing startup, which is broadly similar to Turo, but focused exclusively on electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5m 26s

Aug 2025

YC-backed Oway raises $4M to build a decentralized ‘Uber for freight’

The thousands of trucks zipping along U.S. highways are often only about half full -- something Oway wants to change with its 'ride-share for freight' software. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 2s

Feb 2025

We can’t quit electric cars — or robotaxis

Robotaxis: in. EVs: Out? The Verge's Andy Hawkins joins the show to talk about the goings-on in the transportation industry, including the reasons car makers are slowing down on EV production (but not giving up entirely) and why suddenly everyone's back in on robotaxis. Then, The ... Show More

1h 12m

Jul 2024

Polestar Is Bracing for the EV Tariff Wars. It May Not Emerge Unscathed

The carmaker says that China tariffs will impact its core product, the Polestar 2, amid growing financial pressure.

10m 15s

Jan 2025

Pebble Flow all-electric RV trailer will begin deliveries this spring

The company unveiled the final iteration at CES 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5m 14s

Jan 2025

Tesla reports its first-ever annual drop in deliveries

The information caused the stock price to slide down around seven percent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 37s

Aug 2025

Terraton wants to be the McDonald’s of biochar, also Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing

Terraton sees promise in biochar, but the technology has struggled to scale. The startup thinks a franchise model could be what unlocks biochar's potential. Also, Uncaged Innovations is working with Hyundai to develop alternatives to leather with a fraction of the environmental i ... Show More

8 m

Dec 2024

Postal Service’s electric mail trucks plan falling far short of its goal

Defense contractor Oshkosh has only built 93 of the 3,000 planned electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 m

Ford’s EV plans are in flux once again a...