Waymo is scaling fast: Here’s what the fleet data shows

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View this email online in your browser  September 25, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Waymo is scaling fast: Here’s what the fleet data shows: In the past month, Waymo has expanded its fleet in Texas by 49%. There are other hot spots as well. Read More Meta's Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it's tapping into a much newer trend: 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. Read More Meadow lets you leave your smartphone at home without sacrificing the essentials: “We’re not Luddites... it’s just we don’t want social media, browsing, and that kind of stuff," said 25-year-old founder Shreyas Narlanka. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Last 24 hours to save up to $200 to Disrupt Final hours to save up to $200 on your pass. Prices will go up when the clock strikes midnight tonight. Join 10,000+ startup leaders on October 13-15 in San Francisco for game-changing connections and deal flow via matchmaking and ad hoc meetings, plus insights from 250+ tech leaders in 200+ sessions across six industry stages, roundtables, and breakouts. Register now Morning Must-Reads Nexterity wants to automate the hard, dangerous part of pipefitting: The startup's robot can tighten or loosen four bolts at a time, and it fits in a Pelican case. Read More Affected by layoffs? Don't miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass: Your next opportunity could be one conversation away. Get your Expo+ Pass for just $75. Limited to the first 100 qualifying people. Read More North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year: The $351 million theft from crypto exchange Bitget is the latest in a string of high-profile hacks targeting the crypto sector. Read More Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center: The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online. Read More Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire: Databricks has bought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Get up to $100 off your Founder Summit ticket Head to Boston on Nov. 4 for a full day of practical strategies and connections with 1,000+ founders and investors. Get actionable insights on fundraising, hiring, sales, marketing, leadership and scaling, then put them to work for your startup. Save up to $100 on your pass now before prices increase. Register now Last but Not Least Last 24 hours to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Reason 5/5 to attend: Leave further ahead.: Last 24 hours to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. Leave the event further in your startup's trajectory than where you started. Don't miss your chance to save and to push the needle. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

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

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View this email online in your browser  September 24, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Meta's Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it's tapping into a much newer trend: 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. Read More Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center: The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online. Read More Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire: Databricks has bought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree. Read More A message from Carepredict Peace of Mind for You. Independence for Them. Most people don't realize something has changed until it affects their life. SilverKin helps you stay ahead. By learning patterns like meals and movement, SilverKin's AI recognizes changes that may deserve attention. Receive personalized insights that help you stay informed. CarePredict is part of Santander X 100, global community of Santander X. Try Now Afternoon Must-Reads Nexterity wants to automate the hard, dangerous part of pipefitting: The startup's robot can tighten or loosen four bolts at a time, and it fits in a Pelican case. Read More Lovable's annualized revenue crosses $600M as vibe coding takes off: Lovable co-founder Fabian Hedin said that apps created on the platform are getting nearly a billion monthly views each month. Read More Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the next wave of VCs judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, to save up to $200 and to get a front-row seat to one of the most intense startup pitch competitions. Read More Google Photos 'Clueless'-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS: 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. Read More Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together: The app gives agents their own identities and inboxes and lets them partake in conversations as naturally as people can. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Less than 48 hours to save up to $200 to Disrupt Save on your pass before prices increase tomorrow, September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Get three days of access to 250+ speakers leading 200+ sessions across six industry stages, roundtables, and breakouts, plus make connections with AI-powered matchmaking and ad hoc meetings to help move your startup forward. Happening October 13-15 in San Francisco. Register now Last but Not Least Meet Feather, the startup building the 'Android of robotics' for developers: Feather is betting on a customizable, $30,000 platform built for software developers. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107