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Tech Market & VC news — Sunday 11 October 2026

18 stories from 4 sources, every one in English. Each links to its publisher.

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  1. Will the HomeView be Apple’s first smart home success?
    USTechCrunch

    Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen multiple reports that Apple was working on a new smart home product, but now it seems the product has a name and a launch date.

  2. Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Reckoning’ is off to a weak start
    USTechCrunch

    What does this mean for a fall full of movies starring villainous tech CEOs?

  3. July founders pour $2 million into Memobottle for a 20% stake
    AUStartupDaily (AU)

    July’s founders shove $2m into Memobottle for 20%, valuing the flat-bottle cult brand at $10m.

  4. 48 hours to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — hear directly from the people building what’s next
    USTechCrunch

    Less than 48 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in San Francisco’s Moscone West. Save up to $100 on your pass before prices increase at the door, plus get 50% on a second pass. Or score other deals.

  5. The investor’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know 
    USTechCrunch

    Year after year, investors who've explored the Expo Halls, met founders, and learned from peers have proven why you need to be on the ground at Disrupt Oct. 13.

  6. Can the AI industry persuade data center opponents by getting rid of NDAs?
    USTechCrunch

    On Equity, we debate the impact of data center moratoriums and whether the AI industry has a communication problem.

  7. TechCrunch Mobility: A roadblock clears for self-driving trucks
    USTechCrunch

    Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

  8. Dawn Myers is making it easier to style, detangle, and care for curly hair
    USTechCrunch

    Richualist is one of TechCrunch's Battlefield 200 Companies!

  9. Efferon wants to eradicate the devastating toll of pediatric sepsis
    USTechCrunch

    This Battlefield 200 startup has developed blood-purification tech to save children.

  10. What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale
    USTechCrunch

    Learn more about Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.

  11. These execs think voice AI hasn’t reached its ChatGPT moment yet
    USTechCrunch

    Voice AI often misses important points for its context layer, and causes the whole pipeline to break.

  12. Ecommerce firms sell goods worth Rs 24k Cr in first two days of festive sales: Redseer
    INYourStory (India)

    Ecommerce firms are estimated to have sold goods worth around Rs 24,000 crore in the first two days of the festive season sale, driven by growth in order volumes, with mobile phones accounting for the biggest share in value terms…

  13. The list of AI insiders sounding the alarm on their own companies keeps growing
    USFast Company Tech

    Last week, OpenAI safety leader David Robinson resigned from the company, becoming the latest to join what is, in his words , a “parade of former colleagues” who have left roles at AI companies amid concerns about the tech or its use. In a…

  14. Can AI be moral without being sentient?
    USFast Company Tech

    Pope Leo XIV and one of the world’s leading AI companies recently found themselves on opposite sides of a thorny question: Can a chatbot have a conscience? A New York Times investigation published late last month revealed that Anthropic…

  15. TechSparks masterclass: Gemini, AI, and the business of building better
    INYourStory (India)

    Enterprise AI is moving fast, from demos to deployments. For Indian founders and technology leaders, the challenge is not just keeping pace but identifying which AI‑powered capabilities can drive revenue, cut costs, and reduce risk. At…

  16. 5 Must-read books that teach you how to think independently
    INYourStory (India)

    Independent thinking is a skill that has become increasingly valuable in a world filled with constant opinions, trends, and information. From social media feeds to workplace expectations, people are often encouraged to follow the crowd…

  17. Design, AI, impact: test your business creativity with Edition 253 of our weekly quiz!
    INYourStory (India)

    Lateral Sparks, the weekly quiz from YourStory, tests your domain knowledge, business acumen, and lateral thinking skills (see the previous edition here ). In this 253rd edition of the quiz, we present issues tackled by real-life…

  18. ShuruKar: Your next business could start in your hometown
    INYourStory (India)

    Dear Reader, What if the next big startup came from beyond the metros? ShuruKar, a nationwide district-level movement launched in Patna on Saturday, wants to make that possible by nurturing local entrepreneurs, supporting aspiring founders…