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Feb 26, 2026

Sophia Space's $10M 'Seed' Money Grows Computer Tiles That Literally Need Watering in Space

Sophia Space's $10M seed funding for space computers that need watering? Dive into this hilarious satire on modular tech gone absurdly green in zero gravity.

TC
Feb 11, 2026

Elon Musk Declares Moon Catapult as Only Solution to Co-Founder Exodus and IPO Pressure

Elon Musk's latest plan to save xAI involves a lunar factory and a giant catapult, proving that when co-founders flee and an IPO looms, the only solution is to aim for the moon—literally.

Startups
Jan 27, 2026

Northwood Space Lands $100M Series B and $50M Space Force Deal: Because Earth Was Getting Too Crowded

Northwood Space scores $150M in funding and a Space Force deal, proving that space startups are the new black in tech satire. Read our hilarious take on orbital ambitions!

satellite imagery
Jan 14, 2026

SkyFi Raises $12.7M So You Can Spy on Your Neighbor's Lawn Gnomes from Space

SkyFi's $12.7M funding fuels satirical tech that turns satellite images into absurd 'insights' like gnome-tracking and parking predictions. Read our hilarious take on orbital overkill.

Sponsored
Mar 31, 2026

NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro™: Because Who Needs a Dedicated Antivirus Anymore?

In a bold move to simplify your cybersecurity shopping list, NordVPN introduces Threat Protection Pro™—a feature that not only encrypts your data but also scans your downloads for malware, blocks m...

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Venture
Dec 28, 2025

Indian Startup Funding Hits Record $11B in 2025, but Only for Companies That Can Brew Perfect Chai and Recite Sanskrit Slokas

Indian startup funding hits $11B in 2025, but investors now require founders to brew perfect chai and recite Sanskrit slokas. A satirical look at the absurd criteria in today's selective VC landscape.

nuclear power
Dec 2, 2025

Microreactor Startup Antares Raises $96M to Power Your Commute, Camping Trip, and Martian BBQ – Because Who Needs Safety When You Have Nuclear Swagger?

Antares raises $96M for microreactors that promise to power everything from your backyard to Mars – with a side of glitter and confetti. A hilarious look at nuclear innovation gone wild.

nvidia
Nov 5, 2025

NVIDIA and Qualcomm Unleash $850 Million to Turn India's Startups into AI-Powered Superheroes – Because More Drones in Traffic is Exactly What We Need

NVIDIA and Qualcomm join forces with Indian VCs in a satirical $850 million deep tech startup spree, promising AI-driven chaos and innovation in India's tech scene.

NASA
Aug 8, 2025

NASA and Google Team Up to Create AI Doctor That Will Tell Astronauts 'It's Probably Space Cancer'

NASA and Google's new AI medical assistant promises to keep astronauts healthy on Mars, or at least tell them they have space cancer in a reassuring voice. Read on for the hilarious details.

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Mar 31, 2026

NordVPN: Because Who Doesn't Love Adding Extra Layers to Their Already Complicated Digital Lives?

In a world where your refrigerator might be spying on you, NordVPN heroically steps in to encrypt your every move. With over 7,000 servers worldwide, because who doesn't need that many options to w...

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nato innovation fund
May 31, 2025

Space Forge Blasts Off with $30M to Prove Chips Taste Better in Zero Gravity

Space Forge's $30M funding aims to revolutionize chip making by doing it in space, because Earth was just too mainstream. Discover how zero gravity could be the next big thing in snack technology.

Biotech & Health
Apr 24, 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Your Chance to Speak (Or Just Brag About Your Startup in Front of 10,000 People)

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is calling all self-proclaimed tech gurus to speak (or just show off). Will your startup be the next big flop? Apply now!

Biotech & Health
Mar 24, 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Your Golden Ticket to Silicon Valley Stardom (or at Least Free Wi-Fi)

Do you have a revolutionary idea that's just a PowerPoint presentation away from changing the world? Or perhaps you've mastered the art of nodding thoughtfully while someone says <...

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