Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions TechCrunch By: Kirsten Korosec 23 October 2026 at 00:05 Third Dimension's technology uses AI to match the physical world, which when combined with Rivian's reams of data could turn into a valuable simulator.
OpenAI makes its Jev competitor widely available as decision model competition heats up TechCrunch By: Tim Fernholz 22 October 2026 at 22:00 OpenAI is launching its decision model to the world. Can it compete with the original Jev?
AI promises productivity, but for managers, it’s mostly a headache for now TechCrunch By: Ram Iyer 21 October 2026 at 17:00 More than 50% of managers say they're finding it harder to evaluate employees' work after adopting AI, according to a new survey.
Heat pump tech is 170 years old — Pascal thinks it’s time for an update TechCrunch By: Tim De Chant 21 October 2026 at 16:30 Refrigerants startup Pascal has a new take on heat pump and cooling tech using a sponge-like material that promises to be 20% more efficient.