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TechCrunch Jun 30, 2026 at 15:01 Startups Rising Hot

Arcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused metals

Stealthy startup Arcturus uses lasers to infuse carbon nanomaterials into copper, dramatically improving its ability to conduct electricity.

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TechCrunch Jun 30, 2026 at 19:02 Startups
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Clicks shows off its BlackBerry-inspired phone in a new hands-on video

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TechCrunch Jun 30, 2026 at 19:02 Startups
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Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite

Google is updating its image generator to make it faster and cheaper, making it a more useful tool for creators looking to make AI content.

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TechCrunch Jun 30, 2026 at 18:34 Startups
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Clicks shows off its BlackBerry-inspired phone in a new hands-on video

A new video shows the final production version of the upcoming Clicks Communicator, a BlackBerry-like smartphone that runs modern apps.

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Momentum is building quickly, so this card is a good early entry point into the topic.

Why now

Fresh coverage with immediate momentum.