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Group14 lands $463M from SK, Porsche, and others to make silicon anodes for EVs

Group14 lands $463M from SK, Porsche, and others to make silicon anodes for EVs: The battery materials startup raised significant Series D funding to expand its manufacturing capability. At the same time, it bought out partner SK's stake in a joint venture. Read More

Space is open for business with Even Rogers and Max Haot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The next era of the space economy isn’t just about rockets and satellites — it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and entirely new models for building and defending off-Earth assets. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October 27–29 in San Francisco's Moscone West, the Space Stage is where this shift gets real. Read More

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Meet Antigravity A1 — the world's first 8K 360 drone

A new era of drone flight is here. At just 249g, this 8K 360 drone lets you explore every angle of the sky with unparalleled clarity. Head-tracked FPV goggles put you inside the action, radically transforming how you see the world and tell stories. Lightweight, powerful, and unlike anything you’ve flown before. This is flight reimagined for life.

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