5 startups that caught VCs’ attention at the latest PearX demo day

TechCrunch - Oct 5, 2026

TechCrunch attended Pear’s latest demo day and discovered which startups generated the most buzz, from spatial models to chips for local AI.

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eDreams ODIGEO, the world’s leading travel subscription platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Alexa+, Amazon’s next-generation AI assistant, to power travel discovery and booking for the AI assistant. The global travel subscription leader is bringing its pioneering artificial intelligence capabilities to the Alexa-enabled and connected devices, opening a new channel for customers to plan their trips.

Michigan farm used this 10.22-kg rock as a doorstop for decades. It was a meteorite

Oct 7, 2026

Michigan farm used this 10.22-kg rock as a doorstop for decades. It was a meteorite

A 10.22-kg rock used as a barn doorstop on a Michigan farm for decades has been confirmed as an iron meteorite from the IIIAB group. Found after a reported 1939 fall near Edmore, the rock was identified by Central Michigan University and later studied by the Smithsonian Institution.

Tourist puts a free tourist discount card on travelers’ phones

Oct 7, 2026

Tourist puts a free tourist discount card on travelers’ phones

Tourist is a free app for iOS and Android that works as a digital tourist card. Travelers show the card at local restaurants, cafés, tours, hotels and shops and get a discount on the spot, with no codes and no booking. A map in the app shows the deals nearby.

100+ Compromised Websites Use Fake Cloudflare Checks to Deliver LunexStealer

Oct 7, 2026

100+ Compromised Websites Use Fake Cloudflare Checks to Deliver LunexStealer

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has identified more than 100 compromised websites that have been injected with malicious JavaScript to serve an information-stealing malware called LunexStealer (aka Psychedelic Stealer). The activity, which was observed by the agency in September 2026, has been attributed to a threat cluster dubbed UAC-0277. It did not disclose who the

US FAA looks to streamline rules for commercial space launches

Oct 7, 2026

US FAA looks to streamline rules for commercial space launches

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Tuesday it is proposing to streamline regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries.

Can you play GTA 6 on PC this November? Xbox clarifies cloud streaming plans ahead of launch

Oct 7, 2026

Can you play GTA 6 on PC this November? Xbox clarifies cloud streaming plans ahead of launch

Xbox has denied a report claiming GTA 6 will be available to PC players through Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch on 19 November. The original report said Microsoft had secured exclusive streaming rights for the game, potentially giving PC users access to the game without an Xbox console.

Blastness accelerates international expansion with launch of BlastnessPay

Oct 7, 2026

Blastness accelerates international expansion with launch of BlastnessPay

Blastness, a leading Italian provider of technology and digital services for the hospitality sector, has launched BlastnessPay, an integrated payment solution designed to automate the entire payment cycle, from booking to reconciliation, across both direct and indirect channels. Founded in Italy, where it works with more than 2,000 hotels, Blastness provides technology spanning direct booking and distribution, revenue intelligence, digital marketing and business intelligence. As the company grows internationally, the launch of BlastnessPay extends that ecosystem into payments and introduces a new capability to hotels across European markets.

Millions across 9 US states told to brace for 'coldest air of the season' as Canadian cold blast hits TODAY

Oct 7, 2026

Millions across 9 US states told to brace for 'coldest air of the season' as Canadian cold blast hits TODAY

Meteorologists are warning millions of Americans to brace for the 'coldest air of the season' starting Tuesday evening.

Spalba Expands Event-Tech Portfolio with AI-Powered Praloop

Oct 7, 2026

Spalba Expands Event-Tech Portfolio with AI-Powered Praloop

Asia’s first immersive event sourcing marketplace, Spalba, has expanded its event-tech offering with Praloop, an AI-powered event planning and design platform built to help planners, agencies and corporate teams manage the planning lifecycle from brief creation to execution.

Global Payments expands its Asia travel payments infrastructure to Thailand

Oct 7, 2026

Global Payments expands its Asia travel payments infrastructure to Thailand

Global Payments Inc. has expanded its cross-border payment capabilities in Thailand through a landmark partnership with Centara Hotels & Resorts. As Thailand’s leading hotel operator and one of Asia’s most recognised hospitality brands, Centara Hotel & Resorts offers more than 93 properties across 12 countries. The partnership will see Global Payments® power cross-border payment capabilities to support national and international visitation across Centara’s Thailand property estate.

Smart glasses privacy concerns grow: Norway, Australia, UK and US curb Meta Ray-Ban use

Oct 7, 2026

Smart glasses privacy concerns grow: Norway, Australia, UK and US curb Meta Ray-Ban use

Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are raising privacy concerns because they make it easier to capture photos, videos and audio without others knowing. Norway, Australia, the UK and the US are considering or enforcing restrictions on camera-equipped smart glasses in public and sensitive spaces.

Finland halts Google data center work over environmental assessment

Oct 7, 2026

Finland halts Google data center work over environmental assessment

A Finnish supervisory authority on Tuesday ordered environmentally significant preparatory work at two planned Google data center sites in northern Finland to be halted until legally required environmental impact assessments are completed.

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