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Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands
Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15. That’s exactly what our Exhibit Program offers, and it’s still open to showcase your startup. Here’s what $12,500 buys you: Joining fellow exhibitors is the fastest, lowest-lift way for a…
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Japanese Entertainment Company ASOBISYSTEM Launches U.S. Division, Reveals New Headquarters
Home to girl group ATARASHII GAKKO!, the Japanese company is the latest to expand into the U.S. market with a new office in Los Angeles.
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3 Rock Frontmen From the 1990s Who Found New Life as Solo Artists
This is a music retrospective piece rather than a hard news story, spotlighting three frontmen from 1990s rock bands who went on to build significant solo careers after their groups disbanded. The article traces how each artist transitioned from being part of a celebrated act to producing extensive individual bodies of work, underscoring how grunge…
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7 Must-Have Sneakers to Step Into the School Year and Fall in Style
Foot Locker has launched a back-to-school promotion offering up to 40% off shoes, apparel and accessories, alongside stock of the season’s most popular sneaker releases. The retailer is highlighting seven trending styles spanning casual, streetwear and performance categories, aimed at shoppers preparing for a return to campus or the gym as summer turns to autumn.…
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Paramount-WBD Deal Endorsed By Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer: “Uncertainty Is The Worst Thing For Our Business”
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer has publicly backed Paramount’s proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, telling analysts on Lionsgate’s quarterly earnings call that prolonged uncertainty over the deal is damaging for the industry. His comments add a significant voice of support at a time when the tie-up faces legal challenges that have delayed its…
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Arise Dark Lord is an action-RTS hybrid styled like a Lord of the Rings map where you raise an army of the undead to kill all humans
Rock Paper Shotgun has previewed Arise Dark Lord, an upcoming indie game that mixes action gameplay, real-time strategy, tower defence and base building, casting the player as an evil overlord commanding an undead army against humanity. The pitch stands out for blending several distinct genres into one experience while giving villains a rare starring role,…
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Peter Katsis, Smashing Pumpkins and Backstreet Boys Manager, Dead at 69
Peter Katsis, a prominent music manager who worked with acts including the Backstreet Boys, Limp Bizkit and the Smashing Pumpkins, has died aged 69 from complications of congestive heart failure. His career spanned industrial rock, Chicago house music and major mainstream pop and rock, making him an influential figure in artists’ development, touring and wider…
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Jurassic World Rebirth Director Exits Film Over ‘Creative Differences’
Director Gareth Edwards has left the Jurassic World Rebirth sequel, citing “creative differences,” according to sources who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter. Universal Studios confirmed the departure with a brief statement praising its collaboration with Edwards, but the project is reportedly continuing regardless, with a script already written by David Koepp, screenwriter of the original…
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Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair Gives Update On ‘Michael 2’ Estimated Production Start & Release Date
Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group chairman, Adam Fogelson, has given investors an update on the sequel to Michael, the studio’s Michael Jackson biopic, saying production is expected to begin towards the end of 2026 or in early 2027. Speaking on a Q1 earnings call, Fogelson estimated a release window of late 2027 to the first half…
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OpenAI’s ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400
OpenAI is reportedly developing a portable, ring-shaped smart speaker priced between $300 and $400, marking an ambitious move into consumer hardware. The rumoured price would put it well above most smart speakers and could test whether consumers will pay a premium for AI-focused devices ahead of an expected 2027 launch. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman,…