Tech News Today — August 20, 2026
AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t and more — today's tech signal.
The world of technology is constantly evolving, and today's news reflects the ongoing efforts to innovate and disrupt various industries. Despite the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, it seems that it has yet to win over the masses, with many still waiting for its promised impact. Meanwhile, tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs are gearing up for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where they can learn from the pros and network with like-minded individuals.
In other news, fintech company Navi has secured a significant investment from Prosus, highlighting the growing interest in digital financial services. The cost of home batteries has also decreased dramatically, making them more accessible to consumers. Additionally, Relativity Networks has raised funds to develop a faster kind of fiber for data centers, underscoring the need for faster and more reliable connectivity. These developments demonstrate the rapid pace of technological advancements and the investments being made to drive innovation forward.
Today's signal:
• AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t (techcrunch.com)
• Time’s running out! Save $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21 (techcrunch.com)
• Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investment (techcrunch.com)
• The founder’s secret weapon: Work at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and learn how the pros do it (techcrunch.com)
• Home batteries are suddenly cheap and everywhere. Here’s why. (techcrunch.com)
• Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers (techcrunch.com)