From Roombas to e-bikes, why do hardware startups go bankrupt?

The world of hardware has had a rough week, with… Any robot, It shinesand Rad Power Bikes All bankruptcy filings.

Each company faces its own mix of tariff pressures, supply chain issues, and changing markets, but together they tell a larger story about the challenges of building physical products in an era of global trade tensions and cheap foreign competition. From the Roomba maker that was nearly acquired by Amazon to the e-bike company that couldn’t escape the Chinese supply chain, this week’s bankruptcies are a warning sign for hardware startups everywhere.

Today on TechCrunch justice Podcast, hosts Anthony Ha, Rebecca Bellan, and Sean O’Kane discuss what went wrong at three promising hardware companies, plus… Amazon’s huge bet on OpenAI and Trump’s new approach To regulate artificial intelligence.

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