TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is underway! Today's agenda includes Startup Battlefield fast pitches, hardware and robotics showcases, and pitch sessions from Japan, Korea, and Ukraine. The event also features over 60 company-hosted side events, allowing attendees to network and explore various topics.

Meanwhile, tech news is abuzz with updates on Meta's open podcast generator, Apple's patent win against Masimo, and Lyft's $2.1M penalty for false earnings claims. Other top stories include Merlin Solar's innovative solar panels and the latest VC megadeals.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/28/heres-whats-happening-on-day-one-of-techcrunch-disrupt-2024/