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Shutdown silver lining? Your IPO review comes after investors buy in
With 90% of SEC staff furloughed, the agency announced on Thursday that it won't penalize companies for omitting pricing details during the shutdown.
Flipkarts Super.money quietly partners with troubled Juspay as it expands its reach
Super.money, the fintech arm of Flipkart, is looking to raise a round of funding at a $1 billion valuation, after securing $50 million from Flipkart to date.
While OpenAI races to build AI data centers, Nadella reminds us that Microsoft already has them
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella offered a glimpse of the first of many massive Nvidia AI systems it is rolling out, starting now.
Andreessen Horowitz denies report of India office, calls it fake news
a16zs Anish Acharya calls India office reports entirely fake news!
Reflection AI raises $2B to be Americas open frontier AI lab, challenging DeepSeek
Reflection, once focused on autonomous coding agents, has raised $2B at an $8B valuation to expand into both an opensource alternative to closed frontier labs like OpenAI and Anthropic, and a Western equivalent to Chinese AI firms like DeepSeek.
Discord data breach affects at least 70,000 users
The platform said in a press release that hackers breached a third-party vendor that Discord uses for age-related appeals.
Intelunveils new processor poweredbyits 18Asemiconductor tech
Intel announces new processors produced in Arizona as the company looks to increase its U.S. manufacturing.
Italian businessmans phone reportedly targeted with Paragon spyware
The alleged targeting of prominent Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone now widens the Paragon spyware scandal in Italy to victims beyond journalists and activists.
Dozens of organizations had data stolen in Oracle-linked hacks
The mass-hacks targeting Oracle E-Business customers is the latest hacking campaign by Clop, an extortion group known for abusing security flaws in enterprise products to steal large amounts of sensitive data.
YouTubers who were kicked off the platform for rule violations can now request a second chance
Creators who repeatedly violated YouTube's past COVID-19 and election integrity policies will be eligible to request new accounts.
Netflix is letting users play games on their TV screens
Netflix users can now play games on their smart TVs. This marks a major step for the company's gaming initiative.
Figma partners with Google to add Gemini AI to its design platform
Figma is adding Gemini to its AI toolset.
Datacurve raises $15 million to take on ScaleAI
Datacurve uses a bounty hunter system to attract skilled software engineers to complete the hardest-to-source datasets.
Startup Battlefield company SpotitEarly trained dogs and AI to sniff out common cancers
The company's at home multi-cancer breath test kit is expected to be available to consumers in 2026.
Sora hit 1M downloads faster than ChatGPT
This level of consumer adoption is worth noting because Sora remains an invite-only app, while ChatGPT was more publicly available at launch. That makes Sora's performance more impressive.
Duolingo says it will never open a San Francisco office
For us, Pittsburgh isnt a 'backup plan' to the Bay Area, the language learning app said.
This distributed data storage startup wants to take on Big Cloud
Tigris has raised $25 million to expand its growing network of localized data storage centers the storage layer for decentralized computing infrastructure.
Knapsack picks up $10M to help bridge the gap between design and engineering teams
Knapsack creates a unified workspace that integrates design and coding tools to ensure design and engineering teams are on the same page.
Navigating the next frontier at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Where investors see opportunity in space
On the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Celeste Ford (Stellar Ventures), Chris Morales (Point72 Ventures), and Morgan Beller (NFX) explore where capital is flowing in the space economy. Dont miss the ticket savings register today to save up to $444.
India pilots AI chatbot-led e-commerce with ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude in the mix
India has launched a pilot to let users shop and pay directly through AI chatbots, starting with ChatGPT.
Apple prepares to comply with Texas age assurance law, but warns of privacy risks
Apple speaks out about how the Texas age assurance law was written, saying it affects the privacy of users.
From ride-hailing at massive global scale to autonomous delivery bots on neighborhood streets, AI is reinventing how people and goods move. Uber Technologies Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal and Nuro Co-Founder Dave Ferguson take the stage to discuss the breakthroughs shaping mobility, the challenges of deploying AI in unpredictable real-world environments, and what the next decade of transportation will look like.
China tightens export controls on rare earth minerals once again
As the race to make ever faster semiconductors intensifies, China has once again notched up export controls on rare earth minerals as well as related mining and refining technology.
Teslas Full Self-Driving software under investigation for traffic safety violations
The U.S.' top auto safety agency said it had identified more than 50 reports of FSD running red lights, crossing yellow lines, or making illegal turns.
Google ramps up its AI in the workplace ambitions with Gemini Enterprise
The new product launched Thursday already has customers, including Gordon Foods, Macquarie Bank, and Virgin Voyages.
DoorDash to use Serve Robotics sidewalk robots for deliveries in Los Angeles
DoorDash customers in Los Angeles might soon have their food brought to them by one of Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery bots. The two companies on Thursday announced a multi-year partnershipthat would see them using autonomous robots to make deliveries across the U.S.
Battlefield alum DevAlly raises 2M to help companies with Europes feisty new accessibility law
Regulatory tailwinds and growing awareness around accessibility helped DevAlly secure 2 million in pre-seed funding.
OpenAIs affordable ChatGPT Go plan expands to 16 new countries in Asia
OpenAI is expanding its $5 per month ChatGPT Go plan to 16 more countries.
Novoloops upcycled plastic takes a step closer to production
Novoloop has signed a deal with a contract manufacturer to produce its Lifecycled TPU material.
Even after Stargate, Oracle, Nvidia, and AMD, OpenAI has more big deals coming soon, Sam Altman says
By some estimates, OpenAI has this year inked $1 trillion worth of infrastructure deals. Altman says to expect even more.
OpenAIs Nick Turley on transforming ChatGPT into an operating system
In an interview, OpenAI's Head of ChatGPT discusses the company's push into developing an AI operating system full of third-party apps.
Soras first week on iOS in the US was nearly as big as ChatGPTs
Sora had a pretty great first week on the US App Store, nearing the size of ChatGPT's debut.
Elon Musk will settle $128M lawsuit with former Twitter execs
One of Musk's first moves upon buying Twitter was to fire CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, and top lawyers Sean Edgett and Vijaya Gadde.
Amazon Pharmacy is launching vending machines for prescription drugs
The kiosks have a range of commonly prescribed medications, including antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure medications.
Heres the tech powering ICEs deportation crackdown
From phone spyware and facial recognition to phone unlocking technology and databases and more, this tech powers Trump's deportation machine.
Zendesk says its new AI agent can solve 80% of support issues
Zendesk has launched a new autonomous support agent that should solve 80% of support issues without human intervention.
H-1B visa changes explained: The loophole costing startups talent
Today on TechCrunchs Equity podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis was joined by Jeremy Neufeld, the Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress, to break down what the recent H-1B change means for startups, founders, and the future of tech talent in America. Watch the full episode for more about: Equity is TechCrunchs flagship podcast, produced []
AST SpaceMobile lands key Verizon deal amid growing competition with SpaceX and T-Mobile
AST SpaceMobile is deepening its relationship with mobile carrier giant Verizon.
Bounce introduces a tool to move your Mastodon account to Bluesky
Moving accounts between Mastodon and Bluesky is about to get much easier, thanks to Bounce 2.
Ganigawillshowcaseits waste-sorting robots at TechCrunch Disrupt
Ganiga's fleet of waste-sorting technology is meant to help companies track and reduce the waste they produce.
A break down of the H-1B changes and why more changes could come
Jeremy Neufeld, the director of immigration policy at the Institute for Progress, comes on Equity to talk H-1B changes.
Googles virtual try-on shopping tool expands to more countries, now lets you try on shoes
To virtually try on a pair of shoes, users need to tap on any product listing on Google, select the ry it on button, and add a full length photo themselves.
Unveiling the nextwave of Startup Battlefield 200 VC judges at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
5 more VC leaders from Accel, 776, Lockstep, IVP, and more join the Startup Battlefield 200 judge panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Register now to join this intense startup pitch competition live, and to save up to $444.
SoftBankbulks up its robotics portfoliowithABB Groupsroboticsunit
SoftBank says this acquisition will help it dive deeper into robotics as it considers physical AI to be the next frontier.
Google launches extensions system for its command-line coding tool
Google launched a new feature for its command-line AI system, Gemini CLI, allowing outside companies to integrate directly into the product.
From courtside to code: Tristan Thompson on AI, sports, and startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
NBA champion Tristan Thompson joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss how AI and athletes are transforming sports, startups, and innovation. Register here to save up to $444 on your pass, or up to 30% on group tickets.
Googles Search Live comes to India, AI Mode gets more languages
With this launch, India becomes the second market after the U.S. to get Google's Search Live.
Charles Schwab backs Singapores Qapita, a Carta challenger
Charles Schwab and Singapore-based Qapita have teamed up to launch a new service to help U.S. startups manage cap tables and employee stock plans.
Revolut aims to take on Indian banks and their criminal forex fees
Revolut plans to onboard 20 million users in India by 2030 and process more than $7 billion in transactions.
You cant libel the dead. But that doesnt mean you should deepfake them.
Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad, the late Robin Williams' daughter Zelda wrote on Instagram.
Trumps DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups
Trump's Department of Energy wants to cancel billions more in awards that were granted by the Biden administration, and startups are in the crosshairs.
Wall Street analystsexplain how AMDs own stock willpay for OpenAIsbillions inchippurchases
AMD's unusual deal to finance OpenAI's chip purchases could grant the AI model maker up to $100 billion, analyst estimates.
Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries
The app, which lets you create mini web apps using text prompts,is now available in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panam, Honduras, Argentina and Pakistan.
HowOtter.ais CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe
Otter is launching a suite of enterprise tools to help companies use its tech to create a central knowledge base.
Anthropic plans to open India office, eyes tie-up with billionaire Ambani
Anthropic's next big bet is India one of its fastest-growing markets worldwide.
North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto so far in 2025, researchers say
Blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic said this years total is already an all-time record for the North Korean regime.
Anthropic and IBM announce strategic partnership
Anthropic's Claude large language model family will be incorporated into some of IBM's software development products.
Startup Battlefield company IOinventedamethodto makeediblefat from ag waste like sawdust
This process could be a way to reduce the worlds dependency on the ecologically destructive palm oil industry.
One startups paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built
By coating regular rebar with a thin layer of stainless steel, Allium Engineering could reduce the amount of concrete needed to build a bridge while also prolonging its life.
California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services
Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services wont be allowed to transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than the video content the advertisements accompany,according to the bill's text.
Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse
The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launched a Mastodon server.
Security bug in Indias income tax portal exposed taxpayers sensitive data
TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers' data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak is now fixed.
xAI hires former Morgan Stanley banker Anthony Armstrong as CFO
Armstrong, who advised Musk during his Twitter takeover, will oversee the finances of both xAI and X, which were merged in April, the report said.
Deloittegoes all in onAI despite having toissue a heftyrefund foruse of AI
Deloitte is rolling out Claude to its nearly 500,000 employees after issuing a refund for a report that contained AI hallucinations.
Lucid Motors sets record as Gravity sales pick up and tax credit expires
The company has seen EV deliveries increase for seven straight quarters, even though it's still way off the ambitious goals it promoted when it went public in 2021.
Taylor Swift fans accuse singer of using AI in her Google scavenger hunt videos
Swifties love a puzzle, but some were rubbed the wrong way by a promotional scavenger hunt which appeared to use AI-generated videos.
Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time in Japan
The new deal covers output from four different solar projects. Microsoft has said it will spend $2.9 billion to expand its infrastructure in Japan.
OpenAIramps up developer pushwithmore powerful modelsin its API
The updates were part of a series ofannouncementsgeared towards wooing developers to OpenAIs ecosystem, including the launch of anagent-building tooland theability to build apps in ChatGPT.
MrBeast says AI could threaten creators livelihoods, calling it scary times for the industry
As Sora tops the App Store, MrBeast says AI could threaten creators' ability to make money.
Instagram introduces new Ring award for top creators
The move comes as Meta has been scaling back its creator payout programs over the past few years.
OpenAI launches apps inside of ChatGPT
OpenAI is launching a new way for developers to build applications that appear directly inside of ChatGPT's conversations.
Sam Altman says ChatGPT has hit 800M weekly active users
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Monday at Dev Day that ChatGPT has reached 800 million weekly active users, marking an increase of adoption among consumers, developers, enterprises, and governments.
Meta Llama: Everything you need to know about the open generative AI model
Here'severything you need to know aboutMetasLlama, from its capabilities and editions to where you can use it.We'llkeep this post updated as Meta releases upgrades and introduces new dev tools to support the model's use.
Clop hackers caught exploiting Oracle zero-day bug to steal executives personal data
Oracle fixes another security flaw that Clop hackers were using to steal sensitive personal information about executives as part of a mass-extortion campaign.
Okosix will show its biodegradable plastic at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Healthcare has a plastic problem, but Okosix thinks its bio-derived, biodegradable material can replace single-use plastics throughout the industry.
A 19-year-old nabs backing from Google execs for his AI memory startup, Supermemory
19-year-old Dhravya Shah, who is originally from Mumbai, has build a memory layer for AI applications with Google's AI chief's backing.
Adobe predicts AI-assisted online shopping to grow 520% during the 2025 U.S. holiday season
AI-assisted online shopping is still booming, new U.S. holiday e-commerce forecast shows.
Sugar Free Capital raises $32M inaugural fund to back early-stage MIT founders
Sugar Free Capital raises $32M inaugural fund to invest in MIT early-stage founders.
Inside Microsofts AI bet with CTO Kevin Scott at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to share how one of the worlds largest technology companies is navigating the AI revolution and what it means for startups and the future of innovation. Register now to join.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 exhibit tables are selling out fast and time is running out
Exhibit tables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are almost gone. We expanded the floor two weeks ago due to hot demand and those extra tables are nearly sold out. Secure your table before competitors do.
AMD to supply 6GW of compute capacity to OpenAI in chip deal worth tens of billions
AMD has signed a multi-year chip supply deal with OpenAIthatcould generate tens of billions in revenue for the chipmaker, helping accelerate its momentum inthe AI industry.
Firefly leans into its defense ambitions with $855M SciTec acquisition
Firefly Aerospace has agreed to buy defense analytics firm SciTec for about $855 million in cash and stock as the company tries to push deeper into the national security market.
Heidi Health raises $65M Series B led by Steve Cohens Point72
Heidi Health raised a $65 million Series B led by Steven Cohens Point72.
Online Gaming Bill: Startups That Have Shut Real Money Gaming Ops
With the Rajya Sabha passing the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 today, the countrys real money gaming
Apple To Launch Its Third India Store Next Month: Report
iPhone maker Apple is set to expand its retail footprint in India with the launch of its third official store,
Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue & More
For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to
India Setting Up Commercial Silicion Fab With 50,000 Per Month Wafer Capacity: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is developing a commercial-scale silicon-based fabrication facility with an above average capacity of 50,000 wafer-starts per month, minister for
New Delhi, Delhi, India | 16thAugust 2025: Eastman Auto & Power Limited (EAPL), a pioneer in innovative and sustainable energy solutions, has launched its next-generation SolarLink Grid-Tie Inverter Series, setting a new benchmark in high-performance solar power conversion for Indias growing clean energy market. Wide Capacity Range for All Solar Applications The SolarLink series is [] The post Eastman Auto & Power Unveils SolarLink Grid-Tie Inverter Series for Residential, Commercial & Industrial Solar Solutions appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
VinFast Sets Record in India: Tamil Nadu EV Plant Completed in Just 17 Months
Gurgaon, Haryana, India | 16thAugust 2025: Indias push to put millions of electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by 2030 has gained a major boost from VinFast, the fast-growing Vietnamese EV manufacturer. In what one leading Indian daily described as the fastest manufacturing scale-up by any foreign carmaker in India, the company transformed an empty [] The post VinFast Sets Record in India: Tamil Nadu EV Plant Completed in Just 17 Months appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
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