Alex Turner

Tech News & Corporate Editor

Alex Turner is a technology reporter focused on how major companies, emerging hardware platforms, and shifting market forces shape the future of the digital economy. His reporting connects product launches, strategic business moves, and long-term industry trends, giving readers a clear view of the commercial logic behind global technology expansion.

Recent articles

Stoke Space raises another billion to rival SpaceX at re-flying rockets

Stoke Space Secures $1 Billion Series E to Challenge SpaceX

Stoke Space has closed a $1 billion Series E round to advance its orbital ambitions and develop a new, larger rocket.

Less than 24 hours to apply for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event

Final Call: Host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Time is running out to apply for hosting a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Applications close tonight at midnight PT.

AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing

Nscale Seeks $3.5 Billion in Pre-IPO Funding

Nscale is aiming to secure $3.5 billion in funding before its anticipated IPO. The company recently finalized a $45 billion deal with Anthropic.

XDOF, just 3 months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation

XDOF Eyes Series B Funding at $1.2 Billion Valuation

XDOF, a robot data startup, is negotiating a Series B funding round just three months after emerging from stealth mode, aiming for a $1.2 billion valuation.

Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft

Seattle Times and Newsday File Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft

The Seattle Times and Newsday have initiated legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of their journalism for AI training.

Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning

Hikers Rescued After Following Google Gemini's Advice on Food and Water

A group of hikers had to be rescued after relying on Google Gemini for trip planning, which advised them to carry far less food and water than needed.