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TikTok launches TikTok Pro in Europe with built-in charity program

The app features TikTok's new Sunshine Programme, which allows users to support charitable organizations.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 8:00 pm

Term sheets, traction, and truth bombs: inside the Series A mindset at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 2729 at Moscone West in San Francisco, were getting real about what it takes to land a Series A in todays market no smoke, no mirrors, just the unfiltered perspective from the people signing the checks. Series A has changed heres how to win in 2026 []

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 8:00 pm

OpenAI reportedly raises $8.3B at $300B valuation

The oversubscribed round came months ahead of schedule, and is part of OpenAI's strategy to raise $40 billion.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 7:39 pm

Instagram now requires users to have at least 1,000 followers to go live

Until now, Instagram allowed anyone to go live, regardless of their follower count or whether their account was public or private.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 7:30 pm

The new face of defense tech Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries takes the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Autonomous weapons, decentralized strategy, and startup speed this isnt the future of defense, its the now. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Ethan Thornton, CEO and founder of Mach Industries, steps onto the AI Stage to talk about how next-gen defense is being built from the ground up with AI at its core. Inside the AI []

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 7:30 pm

This Detroit startup is turning to utilities to make home efficiency upgrades cheaper

Investors have bought into Pearl Edison's idea and recently poured $3 .3 million into the startup.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 7:02 pm

Authorities seize BlackSuit ransomware gangs servers

German authorities said they have seized the servers used by the long-running ransomware gang, BlackSuit, which is blamed for cyberattacks across Europe and the U.S., including the City of Dallas.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 6:51 pm

VC industry has become a better career for women over the past 7 years

All Raise released a report that said 18.6% of the top roles at leading VC firms are held by women, which is double what it was in 2018.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 6:30 pm

Klarna might reschedule its IPO for September

Details are slim, though, regarding when Klarna will schedule its debut; no final decisions have been made.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 6:30 pm

Handwave lends a hand to retailers with its European alternative to Amazons palm payments

Latvian startup Handwave aims to compete with Amazon palm payments by offering an independent alternative.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 11:30 am

Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M

SixSense offers an AI-powered platform that helps chip makers prevent defects. It landed backing led by Peak XVs Surge (formerly Sequoia India & SEA).

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 5:30 am

Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations

Andy Jassy's description of an AI-generated ad that Alexa+ delivers in a multistep conversation, which could help users find new products, is uncharted territory for Amazon and the broader tech industry.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 5:04 am

Apple projects tariff costs will hit $1.1B next quarter

While sales growth suggests fear of tariffs helped fuel sales, Cook downplayed the pull forward effect, noting that consumers were more motivated by the strength of the product.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 4:55 am

Reddit revenue soars as it bets on AI and advertising

Reddit reported its Q2 earnings, and its clear that its focus on AI has ramped up significantly.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 3:43 am

Apple plans to significantly grow AI investments, Cook says

Apple is open to M&A to accelerate its AI strategy, and says it's made seven acquisitions this year so far.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 2:51 am

Iconiqs Will Griffith explains how his firm celebrated Figmas IPO and why investors sold shares

Will Griffith is a seed investor in Figma. Investors didn't want to sell millions of shares. He explains why they did it anyway.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 2:31 am

Enterprises prefer Anthropics AI models over anyone elses, including OpenAIs

Anthropic holds 32% of enterprise LLM market share by usage. This is a sharp reversal from just two years ago when OpenAI held 50%.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 2:02 am

Twitters former Trust & Safety head details the challenges facing decentralized social platforms

Yoel Roth shares concerns about the open social web's ability to combat misinformation, spam, and other illegal content.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 1:54 am

The sequel to The Social Network may have just found its lead actors

While the 2010 original film focused on Mark Zuckerberg's rise, Social Network Part II is said to draw from Jeff Horwitz's The Facebook Files, which exposed Facebook's harmful effects on teens and its role in spreading misinformation.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 1:06 am

Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google and other search engines

Search engines are indexing links to ChatGPT conversations that have been made sharable with a link.

TechCrunch 1 Aug 2025 12:53 am

Figmas stock soars in its highly anticipated IPO, market cap instantly hits $45B

There has been so much demand for this stock that people on X are posting funny pictures of their orders being fulfilled.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 11:45 pm

Google loses appeal over app store overhaul in Epic Games case

The court rejected Googles argument that the trial judge made legal errors in the antitrust case that unfairly favored Epic Games.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 11:18 pm

Design and development shop the Iconfactory is selling some apps and AI is partially to blame

Side products can no longer be maintained, even if they have loads of happy and loyal customers, as the Iconfactory's co-founder, Ged Maheux, says.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 11:06 pm

Quoras Poe releases a developer API with access to a bouquet of AI models

Quora's Poe platform is releasing an API to let developers access more than 100 models across text, image, video, and voice.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 10:30 pm

TikTok merges its Core Product and Trust & Safety teams

As part of the changes, TikTok's head of Operations and Trust & Safety Adam Presser will become the General Manager of TikTok USDS, a separate entity of TikTok that's tasked with safeguarding U.S. national security interests, TechCrunch confirmed with TikTok.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 9:30 pm

OpenAI to launch AI data center in Norway, its first in Europe

OpenAI said the new Norway-based datacenter comes as the European Union races to achieve AI sovereignty by investing in data center and compute power.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 8:24 pm

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which weve been updating throughout the year.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 8:22 pm

A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs

A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 8:20 pm

How founders are ditching VC norms and finding capital on their own terms at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 2729 at Moscone West in San Francisco, a candid conversation is coming to the Builder Stage one that unpacks what startup funding looks like beyond the venture capital echo chamber. Funding routes that dont start in the Valley Founders today have more capital paths than ever. But how []

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 8:00 pm

Ford to reveal more about its new low-cost electric vehicles on August 11

Jim Farley, Ford's CEO, has touted this as a Model T moment -- but the first of these new EVs won't come out until 2027.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 7:44 pm

Google is experimenting with machine-learning powered age estimation tech in the U.S.

Google will use machine learning and user data to estimate age of users in the U.S.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 6:35 pm

Uber Eats now lets merchants message customers about their orders

With the new Live order chat feature, merchants can message with customers in real-time to do things like confirm replacements for sold out items, clarify special requests, and check in on dietary or allergy preferences.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 4:30 pm

Metaforms Bags $9 Mn From Peak XV, Others To Automate Research Process For Agencies

B2B AI market research startup Metaforms has raised $9 Mn (around INR 78.8 Cr) in its Series A funding round

inc42 31 Jul 2025 3:01 pm

Bengaluru Techie Arrested In $44 Mn CoinDCX Crypto Heist

Investigation into CoinDCXs $44 Mn (nearly INR 380 Cr) crypto heist has led to a breakthrough with Bengaluru Police reportedly

inc42 31 Jul 2025 2:00 pm

Google To Invest $6 Bn To Build Data Centre In Andhra Pradesh

Big tech giant Googles parent Alphabet is reportedly planning to invest $6 Bn to build a 1 gigawatt (GW) data

inc42 31 Jul 2025 9:27 am

WeWork Indias IPO, Desi Farms Acquires Suruchi & More

Whats In WeWork Indias IPO Fate? After Awfis went public in 2024, followed by Smartworks and IndiQube this year, all

inc42 31 Jul 2025 8:00 am

GitHub Copilot crosses 20 million all-time users

One of the most popular AI coding tools on the market added five million users in the last three months.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 6:46 am

Kleiner Perkins-backed Ambiq pops on IPO debut

The 15-year-old chipmaker saw its shares climb 61% above its IPO price by the close of its first trading day.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 6:30 am

Figmas IPO price hit a $19.3B valuation out of the gate

In what should be a surprise to no one, Figma priced its IPO shares above its already increased previously announced range.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 4:34 am

Zuckerberg says people without AI glasses will be at a disadvantage in the future

Mark Zuckerberg really believes AI glasses will be the ideal way to blend the physical and digital worlds together.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 4:17 am

Big Tech to work with Trump admin to build digital health ecosystem

Google, OpenAI, other tech giants commit to building digital health ecosystem with Trump admin.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 2:00 am

Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion

The cybersecurity giant is getting into identity security with its acquisition of CyberArk, which is one of the biggest cybersecurity deals of the year so far.

TechCrunch 31 Jul 2025 12:08 am

Ramp hits $22.5B valuation just 45 days after reaching $16B

In 2025, Ramp keeps raising money at increasing valuations as its CEO pursues an AI-powered future.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 9:49 pm

A guide to using Edits, Metas CapCut rival for short-form video editing

Meta shared that it was working on Edits in January after ByteDance-owned CapCut was removed from U.S. app stores.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 9:47 pm

How a New Jersey startup found an electrifying way to slash copper costs

Still Bright is now loaded up with $18.7 million in seed money to build out its demonstration unit.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 9:39 pm

Bisleri International Partners with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve to Drive Plastic Waste Management and Wildlife Conservation

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | 30thJuly 2025: In a powerful move towards environmental sustainability, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., through its CSR initiative Bottles for Change, has partnered with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtras oldest and largest national park. This collaboration aims to integrate responsible plastic waste management and community participation within the eco-sensitive reserve, reinforcing the [] The post Bisleri International Partners with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve to Drive Plastic Waste Management and Wildlife Conservation appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 30 Jul 2025 9:33 pm

India Opens First Cage-Free Poultry Training Centre in Trichy to Advance Humane and Sustainable Farming

Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India | 30thJuly 2025: In a landmark move towards sustainable agriculture and animal welfare, India has inaugurated its first state-of-the-art cage-free poultry training facility in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. This cutting-edge centre is designed to promote ethical poultry farming, rural entrepreneurship, and climate-resilient food systems. The facility was established through a unique collaboration [] The post India Opens First Cage-Free Poultry Training Centre in Trichy to Advance Humane and Sustainable Farming appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 30 Jul 2025 9:23 pm

Minnesota activates National Guard as cyberattack on Saint Paul disrupts public services

Gov. Tim Walz activated the state military's cyber forces to help ensure public services continue to run as the city of Saint Paul battles an ongoing cyberattack.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 9:20 pm

Rodic Consultants Launches Rodic Advisory & Technology to Lead Data-Driven Governance and Infrastructure Policy in India

New Delhi, Delhi, India | 30thJuly 2025: Rodic Consultants, a pioneer in engineering and digital infrastructure consulting, has announced the launch of Rodic Advisory & Technology, a new strategic vertical focused on enabling data-driven governance, infrastructure strategy, and public policy transformation in India. This new division aims to reshape how public institutions plan, monitor, and [] The post Rodic Consultants Launches Rodic Advisory & Technology to Lead Data-Driven Governance and Infrastructure Policy in India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 30 Jul 2025 9:10 pm

SEBI Upholds Security Market Ban On Gensols Jaggi Brothers

About three months after issuing an interim order in the case of alleged financial misappropriation by promoters of Gensol Engineering

inc42 30 Jul 2025 9:05 pm

How 2 UC Berkeley dropouts raised $28 million for their AI marketing automation startup

A marketing automation startup called Conversation has a founding story that sounds like it could have been an episode of the HBO show Silicon Valley.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 8:30 pm

Gen AI apps doubled their revenue, grew to 1.7B downloads in first half of 2025

People are downloading and spending money on Gen AI apps more than ever.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 7:44 pm

YouTube loosens profanity rules for monetized videos

YouTube is tweaking its profanity-related rules to allow creators to monetize videos with swearing in them, provided the profanity is contained to the first seven seconds of the video.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 7:31 pm

AIR lands $23M to bring its eVTOLs to the US

Israel-based eVTOL startup AIR has raised $23 million to scale production of both its piloted and uncrewed cargo aircraft, and enter the U.S.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 6:45 pm

Google says it will sign EUs AI code of practice

Google confirmed it will sign the European Union's general purpose AI code of practice. Meta has already said it will not sign the voluntary framework.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 6:27 pm

TikTok adds new parental controls, tools for creators

The social network is bringing new parental controls to Family Pairing, its feature that allows parents to link their accounts with their teen's account to customize safety settings.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 4:30 pm

Footnotes, TikToks crowdsourced fact-checks, launches in the US

All U.S. TikTok users are able to view the notes that have been rated as helpful and submit their own ratings in return.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 4:30 pm

Vahan.ai Bags Strategic Investment From Temaseks LemmaTree, Buys L.earn

AI recruitment platform for blue-collar workers Vahan.ai has bagged a strategic investment from Temasek-founded investment firm LemmaTree. Alongside this transaction,

inc42 30 Jul 2025 3:22 pm

Edtech Startup SpeakX To Raise $11 Mn From Elevation, WestBridge & Others

AI-based edtech startup SpeakX (erstwhile Yellow Class) is set to raise $11 Mn (around INR 96 Cr) in its Pre-Series

inc42 30 Jul 2025 3:07 pm

Consumers are now actively seeking generic substitutes for branded medicines: Sujit Paul, Zota Healthcare

Todays consumers view quality-tested generics as reliable and effective alternatives to branded medications, says Sujit Paul, Group CEO, Zota Healthcare.

The Economic Times 30 Jul 2025 8:53 am

Vedantu Charts A Comeback, Cracking The Egg Code & More

Vedantu Charts A Comeback Vedantu appears to have pulled off a remarkable turnaround. A far cry from piling massive losses

inc42 30 Jul 2025 8:00 am

Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest

The Space Force is leveraging commercial competition for the next phase of its PTS program.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 5:25 am

Luma and Runway expect robotics to eventually be a big revenue driver for them

Both Luma and Runway have reportedly held conversations with self-driving car and robotics companies as they look toward the future.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 1:42 am

Google says UK government has not demanded an encryption backdoor for its users data

Google refused to tell a U.S. senator whether the company had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data, similar to an order served on Apple earlier this year.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 1:20 am

Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round

The new round is being led by Iconiq Capital, with the possibility of a co-lead investor joining.

TechCrunch 30 Jul 2025 12:29 am

SOSV bets plasma will change everything from semiconductors to spacecraft

SOSV is investing in more than 25 plasma-related startups over the next five years.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 11:56 pm

Cash App users can now pool money for group payments even with non-users

Cash App's new feature lets users pool money with a group to pay for expenses like vacations and gifts.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 10:46 pm

Googles NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews

With this new capability, NotebookLM is taking a more visual approach to helping users understand different topics and ideas.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 10:41 pm

Google wont say if UK secretly demanded a backdoor for user data

Google said it has ever built a backdoor for its services, but refused to rule out that it had received a secret U.K. surveillance order demanding access to encrypted data.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 10:37 pm

OpenAI launches Study Mode in ChatGPT

OpenAI's Study Mode aims to help students develop their own critical thinking skills, rather than just giving answers.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 10:30 pm

Tea apps second data breach exposed over a million private messages

Dating safety app Tea experienced a second data breach in as many weeks, exposing over a million sensitive messages between users.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 9:58 pm

Googles AI Mode gets new Canvas feature, real-time help with Search Live, and more

The tech giant is rolling out a new Canvas feature, the ability to get real-time help with Search Live, and the option to search what you see while browsing.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 9:30 pm

YouTube rolls out age estimation tech to identify US teens and apply additional protections

YouTube is introducing age detection technology to identify teens on the platform in the U.S. and apply prtections.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 9:30 pm

Zaggle To Acquire Rio.Money To Enter Consumer Credit Card Market

Fintech SaaS major Zaggle is acquiring fintech startup Rio.Money for INR 22 Cr to enter the consumer credit card market.

inc42 29 Jul 2025 9:02 pm

Telecom giant Orange warns of disruption amid ongoing cyberattack

The telecom giant, one of the largest in the world with customers in Europe and Africa, said customers are experiencing ongoing disruption to its services due to an unspecified hack.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 8:30 pm

Elon Musks Boring Company to build Tesla tunnels under Nashville

Construction could start fast -- but that speed has edangered Boring Company workers in the past.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 8:26 pm

Jack Dorseys Bluetooth messaging app Bitchat now on App Store

Jack Dorsey's Bitchat is now available on the App Store, but security researchers have questioned the app's privacy claims.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 8:21 pm

Microsoft in talks to maintain access to OpenAIs tech beyond AGI milestone

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startups technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through, it would clear a key hurdle in OpenAIs transition toward becoming a fully commercial enterprise.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 8:14 pm

This founder left Silicon Valley to challenge U.S. defense supremacy from Athens, and investors are paying attention

Delian Alliance Industries recently raised $14 million in funding to continue building its defense products, which include surveillance towers, and concealed sea drones.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 5:35 pm

Sex toy maker Lovense caught leaking users email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers

A security researcher went public after the sex toy maker asked for more than a year to fix the vulnerabilities, which leak users' private email addresses and allow for accounts to be hijacked.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 5:30 pm

Food delivery service Calo scores $39 million in Series B extension as it sets eyes on the UK

Calo acquired two meal kit companies in the UK and integrated their operations without laying off anyone.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 5:05 pm

Aeva strikes lidar chip-making deal with LG subsidiary

LG Innotek, the components and materials subsidiary of South Koreas LG Group, has struck a manufacturing partnership with Aeva Technologies, a developer of 4D LiDAR sensing systems.

TechCrunch 29 Jul 2025 4:30 pm

Exclusive: Eduvanz Cofounder Raheel Shah Quits

Raheel Shah, the cofounder and chief business officer of education-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) Eduvanz, has stepped down from his

inc42 29 Jul 2025 2:51 pm

LegaXy and M3M Foundation launch Pickle Pros to promote pickleball in India

LegaXy and M3M Foundation have launched Pickle Pros, a nationwide initiative to popularize pickleball in India, starting with Delhi NCR. The program includes infrastructure development, training camps, and tournaments to engage diverse age groups.

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2025 2:49 pm

Cracking The Egg Code: How Eggoz Hatched An INR 130 Cr+ Empire

They say you cant make an omelette without breaking eggs, but in India, were breaking a lot without making much

inc42 29 Jul 2025 2:00 pm

Sales Playbook Automation Startup Sharpsell.ai Bags INR 30 Cr

SaaS-based sales playbook automation startup Sharpsell.ai has raised INR 30 Cr (around $3.4 Mn) in a Series A funding round

inc42 29 Jul 2025 1:54 pm

Honasa Looks To Tap Beauty Tech To Boost Sales: Report

Mamaearth parent Honasa is reportedly preparing for its next phase of expansion with a focus on beauty tech products to

inc42 29 Jul 2025 1:53 pm

Lenskart Sets Sights On IPO, Krutrim Cuts 100 Jobs & More

Lenskart Eyes D-Street Debut Eyewear titan Lenskart is gearing up for its biggest move yet a public markets debut.

inc42 29 Jul 2025 8:00 am

Platinum Guild International India Hosts Successful 2025 Buyer-Seller Meet in Kochi, Catalyzing Growth for Platinum Jewellery Market

Kochi, Kerala, India | 28thJuly 2025: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India successfully concluded the 2025 edition of its annual Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) at the Grand Hyatt, Kochi. The high-impact event brought together top platinum jewellery manufacturers and leading retail partners from across India, reinforcing PGIs mission to accelerate growth in the platinum jewellery category. [] The post Platinum Guild International India Hosts Successful 2025 Buyer-Seller Meet in Kochi, Catalyzing Growth for Platinum Jewellery Market appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 28 Jul 2025 9:40 pm

Gifts World Expo & Paperworld India Roll Out Pan-India Expansion to Power the Gifting and Stationery Sector

New Delhi, Delhi, India | 28thJuly 2025: The Indian gifting and stationery industry is set to witness a significant transformation with the strategic collaboration between Gifts World Expo and Paperworld India, backed by industry leaders MEX Exhibitions and Messe Frankfurt India. With dedicated trade shows now scheduled across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata, the joint [] The post Gifts World Expo & Paperworld India Roll Out Pan-India Expansion to Power the Gifting and Stationery Sector appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 28 Jul 2025 9:21 pm