The ‘together tech’ wave might be the most intriguing startup bet of 2026
TechCrunch AI·8h ago·Commentary
TechCrunch frames “together tech” as a countercurrent to record-breaking AI fundraising.
Examples include Mirror founder Brynn Putnam’s Board, focused on in-person games and social experiences, and viral Cyberdeck creators making playful DIY computers.
The piece argues this does not read as simple AI backlash, but as a potentially interesting startup direction for 2026.
