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Microsoft is closing its local operations in Pakistan
Microsoft is closing its operations in Pakistan, marking the end of a 25-year presence in the South Asian nation. The Redmond-based company on Friday told TechCrunch that it is changing its operational model in Pakistan and will now serve its customers through resellers and other closely located Microsoft offices. Our customer agreements and service will []
TechCrunch Mobility: The state of EV sales and Rivian secures the next $1B from VW
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Japans carmakers absorbing tariffs may bolster Trump position
Japanese automakers have largely absorbed the costs of US tariffs on auto imports, potentially weakening Japan's negotiating position ahead of looming duty increases. Despite ongoing trade talks, only a few automakers have modestly raised prices in the US, signaling a reluctance to burden American consumers.
Inside Wakefits INR 1K Cr Biz, InCred Nets INR 440 Cr & More
Inside Wakefits INR 1K Cr Biz Wakefit isnt what it was four years ago. Although a young player in Indias
Slate Auto drops under $20,000 pricing after Trump administration ends federal EV tax credit
Slate Auto has updated its website after Congress passed President Trump's tax cut bill, which will eliminate the federal EV tax credit.
Everyone in tech has an opinion about Soham Parekh
There is now a new badge of honor for startup founders: your proximity to one previously unknown Indian software engineer named Soham Parekh.
Who is Soham Parekh, the serial moonlighter Silicon Valley startups cant stop hiring?
Stories about Soham Parekh, a software engineer that simultaneously works at several startups, have gone viral in the last week. Who is he?
TechCrunch All Stage brings back early launch prices for a limited time
Were almost there, and ticket rates have officially rolled back with savings of up to $425. TechCrunch All Stage, the founder summit of the year, is just around the corner. On July 15, Boston becomes startup central. Are you ready to gain the insights and strategies you need to launch or scale? Nows the moment []
Stripes first employee, the founder of fintech Increase, sort of bought a bank
Competitors to Darragh Buckley's Increase are so nervous about his ambitions to own a bank, someone has been trying to stop him.
Final GOP bill kneecaps renewables and hydrogen but lifts nuclear and geothermal
The final bill is largely what emerged from the Senate Finance Committee in mid-June.
Not everyone is thrilled with Threads DMs
Earlier this week, Instagram Threads launched what the company said was its most-requested feature to date: direct messages, also known as DMs. However, the company is now facing a bit of a user backlash over the addition, as users, primarily women, are arguing that there should be a way to opt out of DMs entirely, []
Ilya Sutskever will lead Safe Superintelligence following his CEOs exit
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever says he stepping into the CEO role at Safe Superintelligence, the AI startup he launched in 2024.
Y Combinator alum launched a new $34M fund dedicated to YC startups, backed by Garry Tan
Kulveer Taggar, a two-time YC alum and founder of Zeus Living, founded Phosphor Capital last year
Trump admin unlawfully killed health websites related to gender, court rules
On the first day of his term, President Trump passed a deluge of executive orders, including one that ordered government agencies to change the language of government materials that address gender ideology. This is the administration's way of referring to transgender or non-binary people.
Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot
The Pinwheel Watch is designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 14, offering parental management tools, GPS tracking, texting, and more.
Castelion is raising a $350M Series B to scale hypersonic missile business
A hypersonics weapon startup is lining up a massive new funding round to scale its business with the U.S Department of Defense.
xAI gets permits for 15 natural gas generators at Memphis data center
Elon Musk's AI company has been operating more than twice that number without permits for months, a legal group alleges.
Ransomware gang Hunters International says its shutting down
The cybercriminal group, which said it's releasing its decryption tools to victims, may be transitioning to new infrastructure under a different name.
Tighten up your cap table with Fidelity, Cimulate, and DepositLink at TechCrunch All Stage 2025
Fundraising is already hard dont let a messy cap table make it harder. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, founders will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to keep a raise on track during the roundtable session Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast. Hosted []
Writer CEO May Habib to take the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
AI agents are reshaping how work gets done across industries, and at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, one of the leading voices in that transformation is stepping onto the AI Stage. May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer, will join us in San Francisco, October 27-29, for a fireside chat that dives deep into how enterprises are []
Everything you need to know about Flashes, the Bluesky-based Instagram alternative
The app, which is now available in beta, offers a different way to browse the visual posts on Bluesky.
Israeli quantum startup Qedma just raised $26 million, with IBM joining in
Qedma specializes in error mitigation software. Its main piece of software, QESEM, standing for Quantum Error Suppression and Error Mitigation, analyzes noise patterns to suppress some classes of errors while the algorithm is running and mitigate others in post-processing.
YourNest VC On Finding The Patient Capital Fuel That Indian Deeptech Needs
How deep is deeptech in India, really? Going by the government line, its too shallow for a strong IP-led ecosystem
Supervity launches B2A Framework for smarter enterprise operations through AI Agents
Supervity, a software firm, introduces its Bot-to-Agent framework. This framework shifts from Robotic Process Automation to adaptable AI Agents.
IG Drones secured a patent for India's first indigenous defence drone simulator, which offers realistic training for the Indian armed forces. Using AI and physics-based engines, it reduces reliance on foreign systems.
AI job predictions become corporate Americas newest competitive sport
In late May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei appeared to kick open the door on a sensitive topic, warning that half of entry-level jobs could vanish within five years because of AI and push U.S. unemployment up to 20%. But Amodei is far from alone in sharing aloud that he foresees a workforce bloodbath. A new []
Maharashtra Minister Poses As Rider, Catches Rapido Flouting Bike Taxi Ban
Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik posed as a driver and found glaring lapses in the implementation of the bike taxi
French B2B neobank Qonto reaches 600,000 customers, files for banking license
Qonto, which targets European freelancers and SMBs, currently operates with a payment institution license it obtained in 2018.
RBI Directs Banks To Integrate DoTs Tool To Curb Cyber Frauds
Amid the growing spate of cyber crimes, the RBI has directed banks and payments banks to integrate telecom departments (DoT)
Inside Urban Companys Product Push, Swiggy Shuts Minis & More
Urban Companys Product-Led Makeover Synonymous with at-home services for a decade now, Urban Company is all set for its next
Wonder Dynamics co-founder Nikola Todorovic joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is back at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 2729, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to dig into whats next in tech. And when it comes to artificial intelligence, the conversations arent just technical theyre creative, cinematic, and boundary-pushing. Thats why Nikola Todorovic is headed to the AI []
Lucid sales inch forward as EV maker pushes to ramp Gravity production
Lucid sold 3,309 vehicles in the second quarter, a new record for the EV maker. Still, the company must ramp up production of its Gravity SUV to meet its 2025 target.
Substack brings new updates to livestreaming as it increases video push
The recent update enables creators to share clips of their live videos on Notes, and Substack will notify them in real time about the performance.
Could Googles Veo 3 be the start of playable world models?
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, hinted Tuesday evening that Veo 3, Googles latest video generating model, could potentially be used for video games.
David H. Rosmarin brings a founder-focused approach to anxiety at TechCrunch All Stage
Startups demand constant decision-making and pressure-filled pivots, which bring big emotional swings. Its no wonder anxiety shows up at every stage. But what if it didnt have to be a liability? At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 at Bostons SoWa Power Station, Dr. David H. Rosmarin, clinical psychologist, author, and Harvard Medical School []
Lovable on track to raise $150M at $2B valuation
Lovable released its vibe coder in late November. Within six months, the startup hit $50 million in ARR, CEO Anton Osika said.
Amazon is shutting down its Freevee app in August
Amazon plans to shut down its Freevee app, the companys free ad-supported streaming service, in August, according to an in-app notice to users.
Teslas energy storage business gets sucked into the companys downward spiral
For the second consecutive quarter, deployments of its Powerwall and Megapack stationary storage products have declined.
Perplexity launches a $200 monthly subscription plan
The plan, Perplexity Max, offers unlimited access to various services and priority access to its services using the latest LLM models.
TikTok lays off more employees working on TikTok Shop US
TikTok Shop US is conducting its third round of layoffs in as many months.
Terra CO2 cements $124M Series B to slash concretes carbon footprint
Terra CO2 will be using the funding to build a manufacturing facility in the Dallas-Forth Worth metro area.
ChatGPT referrals to news sites are growing, but not enough to offset search declines
Not surprisingly, organic traffic has also declined, dropping from over 2.3 billion visits at its peak in mid-2024 to now under 1.7 billion.
Former SpaceX manager alleges harassment, retaliation, and security violations in lawsuit
Previous lawsuits against SpaceX have alleged similar stories of bias against female employees and a hostile work environment that enabled gender-based harassment.
Zoho Acquires Asimov Robotics Amid Deeptech Push
Amid its extensive deeptech and R&D push, SaaS giant Zoho has acquired 13-year old robotics startup Asimov Robotics. In a
Foxconn Recalls Chinese Engineers From Indian iPhone Plants
Amid Apples aggressive manufacturing push in India, its largest contractor Foxconn has recalled over 300 Chinese engineers and technicians from
Data breach reveals Catwatchful stalkerware is spying on thousands of phones
The spyware operation's exposed customer email addresses and passwords were shared with data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned.
Microsoft will lay off 9,000 employees, or less than 4% of the company
Microsoft is leveraging another round of layoffs despite posting consistent growth.
Tesla faces second straight year of falling sales after another bad quarter
Tesla sales fell more than 13% compared to last year as the company struggles to find demand for its aging lineup, and as CEO Elon Musk continues to damage the brand.
Rivian receives the next $1B from Volkswagen as sales struggles continue
Rivian sales ticked back up in Q2 but were down 23% from the same quarter last year. The company has been dealing with affordability issues made worse by Trump's tariffs and trade wars.
Foxconn tells hundreds of Chinese staff to return from its Indian iPhone factories
Foxconn ordered over 300 Chinese employees to return home from its factories in India, per Bloomberg.
Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers personal data
Qantas, the largest airline in Australia, confirmed the theft of 6 million customers' personal information.
Can Bambrew Crack Indias $9.7 Bn Sustainable Packaging Market?
If seeking a clean, green world is not asking for the moon, then why not take a moonshot to break
The company expects Bioyug to catalyse MSME participation in downstream packaging and green innovation.
Dr. Divneet Kaur Co-Founder & CEO, President Innovations, Dermabay
From controlled-release peptides to clean formulation strategy, Dr. Kaur empowers consumers with science-backed skin solutions. The post Dr. Divneet Kaur Co-Founder & CEO, President Innovations, Dermabay appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Tom, Dick & Harry Govt Officials: Centre And X Spar In Karnataka HC
The showdown between the Centre and X over take down orders continues to escalate. During a hearing before the Karnataka
Startup Funding On The Mend, Shadowfaxs IPO Ahead & More
Startup Funding In Recovery Mode Despite macroeconomic headwinds, investor sentiment remained bullish about the Indian startup ecosystem in the first
Congress just greenlit a NASA moon plan opposed by Musk and Isaacman
Legacy aerospace giants scored a win Tuesday when the U.S. Senate passed President Trumps budget reconciliation bill that earmarks billions more for NASAs flagship Artemis program. The $10 billion addition to the Artemis architecture, which includes funding for additional Space Launch System rockets and an orbiting station around the moon called Gateway, is a rebuke []
ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism
The citizen app for anonymously reporting ICE agents and raids went viral after criticism from the U.S. Attorney General.
Figma moves closer to a blockbuster IPO that could raise $1.5B
The financials are impressive and founder CEO Dylan Field already cashed out $20 million worth of shares last year.
Road to Battlefield: Central Eurasias gateway to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
Historic regional competition launches to showcase Central Eurasias rising startup ecosystem on Silicon Valleys biggest stage. For the first time in its history, Central Eurasia will have a direct pathway to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield through the launch of Road to Battlefield, a groundbreaking regional competition that promises to put the underrepresented region firmly on the []
Kissht Kicks Off IPO Journey, Converts Into Public Entity
Taking its first formal step towards a public listing, fintech startup Kissht has turned into a public entity. As per
The electric Hummer is almost outselling the F-150 Lightning
GM's EVs were popular in the second quarter, a complete contrast to the struggles by Ford, Tesla, Hyundai, and Kia to grow electric vehicle sales.
Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier
There are many iPad apps to help you organize recipes; sync tasks across devices; be more productive; and manage your notes.
Raising a Series C+? Cathy Gaos bringing the real playbook to TechCrunch All Stage
Cathy Gao of Sapphire Ventures shares her playbook to scale a Series C+ at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston. Register now to save more than 60% on your tickets.
Amazon deploys its one millionth robot, releases generative AI model
As Amazon's fleet of robots has reaches a milestone, the company is also releasing a new AI model to make them more efficient.
Nikita Bier joins X as Head of Product: Ive officially posted my way to the top
Elon Musks X has appointed serial entrepreneur and growth hacker Nikita Bier as its new Head of Product. Ive officially posted my way to the top, Bier wrote on X, alluding to his large presence on the app. Bier is best known as the founder of apps like Gas, which was acquired by Discord, and []
Remark raises $16M to build out human-powered expert models for e-commerce
Reamrk raised $16 million in Series A funding led by Inspired Capital with participation from Stripe, Neo, Spero Ventures, Shine Capital, and Visible Ventures.
Threads launches its own DM inbox, as app moves further away from Instagram
At launch, DMs will be available in most markets where Threads is available, except for Japan, Australia, the U.K., and the E.U.
Trumps prospective TikTok buyer reportedly includes Oracle, Blackstone, a16z
After pushing the TikTok sale date back yet again, President Donald Trump said in an interview on Sunday that he had found a potential buyer for the ByteDance-owned platform.
Centre Clears The Path For Bike Taxi Operations
Amid growing debate over the legitimacy of bike taxi aggregators in India, the central government has revised the Motor Vehicles
Ford EV sales fall 31% while hybrids rise
Ford sold fewer EVs in the second quarter, but a rise in hybrid vehicle sales.
Meta adds business voice calling to WhatsApp, explores AI-powered product recommendations
WhatsApp announced it's introducing the ability for large businesses to reach customers through voice calls, which will allow the app to explore the use of AI-powered voice agents.
David George from a16z on the future of going public at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 2729, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to chart whats next in tech. And on October 27, on the premiere industry stage: Going Public, David George of Andreessen Horowitz will take the mic for a fireside chat focused on one of []
CCI Approves GICs Investment In IPO-Bound Groww
In the run up to Growws IPO, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Singapore sovereign fund GICs stake
Decoding IPO-Bound Pine Labs Revenue Model
As has been the case with most of the IPO-bound new-age tech companies, fintech major Pine Labs turned profitable in
Mo Jomaa breaks down IPO prep for founders on the Scale Stage at TechCrunch All Stage
An IPO may not be on your near-term roadmap, but the best founders start planning for it long before the bankers show up. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 at Bostons SoWa Power Station, Mo Jomaa, partner at CapitalG (Alphabets independent growth fund), will lead a session titled What to Think About Now If []
US Senate removes controversial AI moratorium from budget bill
After going back and forth over the provision, Sen. Marsha Blackburn offered an amendment to strip the provision alongside Sen. Maria Cantwell.
Genesis AI launches with $105M seed funding from Eclipse, Khosla to build AI models for robots
Genesis AI, which aims to build a foundational model for powering all kinds of robots, has emerged from stealth with $105M in seed funding.
Cloudflare launches a marketplace that lets websites charge AI bots for scraping
Cloudflare, a cloud infrastructure provider that serves 20% of the web, announced Tuesday the launch of a new marketplace that reimagines the relationship between website owners and AI companies ideally giving publishers greater control over their content. For the last year, Cloudflare has launched tools for publishers to address the rampant rise of AI []
Easing working capital under GST: Unlocking the value of accumulated ITC in GST 2.0
As India marks eight years of GST, businesses urge reforms to boost working capital efficiency. A Deloitte survey reveals growing confidence in GST, but highlights the need for changes to unlock liquidity and streamline tax credit mechanisms. Addressing challenges like unutilised ITC and complex refund processes is crucial for operational agility.
Agritech Startup Eeki Nets $7 Mn
Agritech startup Eeki has raised $7 Mn (around INR 60 Cr) in its Series A2 funding round led by Sixth
Ultrahumans Ring Under Fire, A New Unicorn & More
The Tussle Over The Ring Indian healthtech startup Ultrahuman is at the centre of a patent battle with Oura, the
Morgan Stanley Offloads PB Fintech Shares Worth INR 19.1 Cr
Financial services firm Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Pte offloaded 99,994 shares of fintech company PB Fintech in a block deal
EV 2-Wheeler Registrations: TVS, Bajaj Retain Top 2 Spots In June, Athers Market Share Grows
Automotive giants TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto continued to dominate the electric two-wheeler market in the month of June, as
Law Of The Rings: Can Ultrahuman Survive The Oura Fight?
It was 2011, and just a few years into the smartphone wars, Apple sued Samsung for allegedly infringing its design
Starlink, Amazon Kuiper Ink First Satellite Broadband Deals In India: Report
Elon Musk-led Starlink and Amazon-backed Project Kuiper have reportedly signed their first commercial agreements with VSAT players in India, marking
SatSure Partners Dhruva Space To Offer Earth Observation Solutions
Bengaluru-based spacetech startup SatSure has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with spacetech solution startup Dhruva Space to offer end-to-end
Can Capsule Hotels Fix What Indias Budget Stays Got Wrong?
If you go the Korean way when it comes to beauty, and go la mode American when you dress
Lab Grown Diamond Jewellery Startup Aukera Bags $15 Mn From Peak XV, Others
Lab grown diamond jewellery startup Aukera has raised $15 Mn (around 128 Cr) in a Series B funding round led
Indias Startup IPO Spring, Startup Funding Revives & More
Indias Startup IPO Spring Untethered by the lacklustre listing of Ather and ArisInfra so far in 2025, homegrown new-age tech
