November 06, 2026

TechCrunch Top 3

Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya -- until it walked away: Also co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch that he wanted to prioritize autonomous vehicles. Read More

Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery: Zipline raised $1.5 billion and ramped up its partnership with Walmart. Read More

Billionaire Palmer Luckey isn't leaving California over the wealth tax: "It's causing a lot of people to run who I don't want to be running," native Californian Palmer Luckey said. "But I'm planning on staying in California. I'm going to keep fighting it." Read More

Must-Reads

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AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges: The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer. Read More

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Doors open at 9 a.m. ET in Boston: Today is the day to join TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 in Boston's SoWa Power Station. Register now to join this founder-focused conference today. Read More

The TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on November 4: On November 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings founders and VCs to Boston's SoWa Power Station for practical insights and connections. Register before prices increase at the door. Read More

2 days till TechCrunch Founder Summit: Boston founders don’t need a Silicon Valley address to build something big: TechCrunch Founder Summit happens on November 4 in Boston for a founder-focused agenda and impactful connections. Save up to $100 or get discounts with group passes. Read More

Last but Not Least

Harbinger raises $240M after expanding into defense: The Los Angeles-based startup has now raised more than $650 million, and is working on electric trucks, emergency vehicles, and a driverless platform for the military. Read More

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