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Cartoonist Paul Pope is more worried about killer robots than AI plagiarism

Paul Pope has written and drawn some of the most gorgeous comics of the twenty-first century from Batman: Year 100, in which Batman challenges a dystopian surveillance state, to Battling Boy, with its adolescent god proving his mettle by fighting giant monsters. But its been more than a decade since Popes last major comics []

TechCrunch 21 Jun 2025 11:38 pm

Week in Review: Meta reveals its Oakley smart glasses

Welcome back to Week in Review! Lots in store for you today, including Wixs latest acquisition, Metas new smart glasses, a look at the new Digg, and much more. Have a great weekend! Smart specs: Meta and Oakley have teamed up on a new pair of smart glasses that can record 3K video, play music, []

TechCrunch 21 Jun 2025 10:38 pm

How ZYOD Is Powering A New Wave Of On-Demand Fashion Manufacturing

When was the last time you flaunted a Dior or a (Yves) Saint Laurent outfit at a happening do and

inc42 21 Jun 2025 9:01 pm

Exclusive: Now, Blinkits Bistro Starts Charging Convenience Fee

Eternal-owned Blinkits quick food delivery app Bistro has started charging a convenience fee of INR 5 on orders, becoming the

inc42 21 Jun 2025 7:50 pm

2 days left to save up to $210 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass

Time is almost up! Regular bird pricing for TechCrunch All Stage ends this Sunday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. PT. That means you have just 2 days left to lock in savings of up to $210 on your ticket to one of the ultimate founder events of the summer. TC All Stage lands in Boston []

TechCrunch 21 Jun 2025 7:30 pm

US tariff spike hits Chinas small parcels, squeezing exporters

The value of these parcels fell sharply in May after the US eliminated a tariff exemption, forcing businesses to adjust their strategies and potentially raise prices for consumers.

The Economic Times 21 Jun 2025 9:23 am

Bharti Enterprises Space Arm To Invest INR 313 Cr In Eutelsat

Bharti Enterprises space arm, Bharti Space Limited, will invest 31.4 Mn (nearly INR 313 Cr) in French satellite group Eutelsat.

inc42 21 Jun 2025 9:14 am

Rippling spy says men have been following him, and his wife is afraid

If becoming a corporate spy sounds exciting, let this newest affidavit from confessed Rippling spy Keith OBrien serve as a warning.

TechCrunch 21 Jun 2025 5:21 am

Mira Muratis Thinking Machines Lab closes on $2B at $10B valuation

Thinking Machines Lab, the secretive AI startup founded by OpenAIs former chief technology officer Mira Murati, has closed a $2 billion seed round at a $10 billion valuation.

TechCrunch 21 Jun 2025 3:29 am

Cluely, a startup that helps cheat on everything, raises $15M from a16z

The controversial AI startup was founded earlier this year.

TechCrunch 21 Jun 2025 2:36 am

TechCrunch Mobility: Applied Intuitions eye-popping valuation, the new age of micromobility, and Waymos wild week

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free just click TechCrunch Mobility! Waymo might be the largest commercial robotaxi operator offering 250,000 paid rides per week but it is hardly smooth. The past seven days in Waymos []

TechCrunch 21 Jun 2025 1:57 am

Anthropic says most AI models, not just Claude, will resort to blackmail

Several weeks after Anthropic released research claiming that its Claude Opus 4 AI model resorted to blackmailing engineers who tried to turn the model off in controlled test scenarios, the company is out with new research suggesting the problem is more widespread among leading AI models. On Friday, Anthropic published new safety research testing 16 []

TechCrunch 21 Jun 2025 12:47 am

The new math: why seed investors are selling their winners earlier

Charles Hudson had just closed his fifth fund several months ago $66 million for Precursor Ventures when one of his limited partners asked him to run an exercise. What would have happened, the LP wondered, if Hudson had sold all his portfolio companies at Series A? What about Series B? Or Series C? []

TechCrunch 21 Jun 2025 12:34 am

The startups rolling out of Europes early-stage micromobility scene

A handful of early stage micromobility startups out of Europe that are filling the gaps in a maturing ecosystem.

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 11:20 pm

Startups Weekly: Fast and furious

Some startups accrued value at lightning speed this week, and we got confirmation that defense tech is red hot.

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 11:00 pm

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

ChatGPT, OpenAIs text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership []

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 10:57 pm

Character.AI taps Metas former VP of business products as CEO

Karandeep Anand comes to Character.AI with experience running advertising products that reached billions of users on Meta's apps.

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 10:50 pm

X app code points to a physical card coming to X Money

Xs plans for a payments service may extend beyond the digital realm, new data suggests. According to findings from mobile app intelligence firm App Sensa, the X app has been updated over the past few weeks with several references related to a physical debit card, which can be customized with your X username. Dozens of []

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 10:16 pm

Irans government says it shut down internet to protect against cyberattacks

The government cited the recent hacks on Bank Sepah and cryptocurrency exchange Nobite as reasons to shut down internet access to virtually all Iranians.

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 10:14 pm

Nvidia wants in on the nuclear renaissance, invests in Bill Gates-backed TerraPower

TerraPower has been riding a wave of interest from hyperscalers, data center developers, and now chip designers.

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 10:11 pm

Startup hiring isnt just about the pitch, its about the package Pulley, 645 Ventures, and Epigram Legal break it down at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Startups live and die by their early hires. And in a world where top talent has options and stock options youve got to offer more than a ping-pong table and a pitch deck to bring in the right people. At TechCrunch Disrupts 20th anniversary, happening on October 27-29 in San Franciscos Moscone West, []

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 8:00 pm

3 more days to fuel your next big move and save up to $210 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass

The countdown is on you have just 3 days left to save on your pass to TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Bostons SoWa Power Station. After Sunday, June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, prices go up, and this opportunity to lock in savings disappears. If youre a founder looking to scale, a []

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 7:30 pm

Meta unveils its Oakley smart glasses

After months of rumors, Meta has officially announced its next pair of smart glasses with Oakley.

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 7:10 pm

ArisInfra IPO: Issue Oversubscribed 2.4X On Day 3 So Far

B2B ecommerce company ArisInfra Solutions public issue continued to witness high investor interest on the final day of bidding. As

inc42 20 Jun 2025 3:38 pm

Delhivery Enters Hyperlocal Logistics With Delhivery Direct

Logistics major Delhivery has entered the on-demand transportation and delivery services for both businesses and individuals with a new app,

inc42 20 Jun 2025 3:04 pm

Karnataka Bike Taxi Drivers Urge Govt For Ban Reversal

A group of bike taxi drivers in Karnataka met the state health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Dasarahalli MLA S

inc42 20 Jun 2025 2:23 pm

Capillary Technologies DRHP: A Look At The Shareholding Pattern & Top Leaders

SaaS company Capillary Technologies has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India

inc42 20 Jun 2025 1:48 pm

Flipkart At Crossroads, Kuku FM Vs Pocket FM & More

Flipkarts Quick Commerce Dilemma As Flipkart nears its much-anticipated D-Street debut, the ecommerce titan is grappling with a high-stakes dilemma.

inc42 20 Jun 2025 8:00 am

The Robinhood founder who might just revolutionize energy if he succeeds

When Baiju Bhatt stepped away from his role as Chief Creative Officer at Robinhood last year, only those close to him could have predicted his next move: launching a space company built around tech that the aerospace industry has largely dismissed, and which might be more groundbreaking than anyone realizes. If people arent paying much []

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 4:49 am

SpaceXs Starship blows up ahead of 10th test flight

It's the latest in a string of setbacks for the mega-rocket, which SpaceX hopes to use to build Starlink and one day go to Mars.

TechCrunch 20 Jun 2025 1:49 am

Capillary Technologies FY25: SaaS Company Turns Profitable In Run Up To IPO

SaaS company Capillary Technologies turned profitable in the run up to its IPO. The SaaS company posted a profit after

inc42 19 Jun 2025 9:45 pm

Signify and Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Partner to Illuminate 61 Villages, Empowering Local Communities Under Har Gaon Roshan CSR Initiative

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India | 19thJune 2025: Signify, the world leader in lighting, today announced a collaboration with theMadhya Pradesh Tourism Boardto bring sustainable outdoor lighting infrastructure to 61 tourism-led villages across the state under its Har Gaon RoshanCSR Program. This initiative prioritizes tribal communities and regions near national parks, aiming to enhance safety, visibility, [] The post Signify and Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Partner to Illuminate 61 Villages, Empowering Local Communities Under Har Gaon Roshan CSR Initiative appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 19 Jun 2025 9:42 pm

Indias Defence Triumph in Operation Sindoor Showcases the Power of DRDO Indigenous Collaboration

Hyderabad, Telangana, India | 19thJune 2025: Operation Sindoor has come to symbolize more than just a successful military campaignit represents Indias emerging confidence in its own defence ecosystem, powered by years of innovation, foresight, and collaborative development. At the centre of this transformative moment stands the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), whose ability to [] The post Indias Defence Triumph in Operation Sindoor Showcases the Power of DRDO Indigenous Collaboration appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 19 Jun 2025 9:36 pm

Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M

Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 9:09 pm

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The Builders Stage agenda is now live and taking shape

Startups dont build themselves. The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 2729 at San Franciscos Moscone West, is where investors, operators, and founders come to talk tactics the nitty-gritty of getting something off the ground and making it work. This year, were bringing some of the sharpest minds in the game []

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 8:15 pm

Amazon to invest $233M to enhance its India infrastructure

Amazon is investing $233M in its India business to expand operations infrastructure, build new tools for its delivery network, and work on employee safety.

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 8:04 pm

Raising a Series C+? Cathy Gaos bringing the real playbook to TechCrunch All Stage

Growth-stage fundraising is picking up speed again, but its not the same game it used to be. At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, were bringing in someone who knows how the rules have changed and how to win in todays market: Cathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Ventures. Gao has backed breakout []

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 8:00 pm

4 days left: Lock in your TechCrunch All Stage pass or miss $210 in savings

If youre serious about traction, scale, and funding, you have 4 days left to secure your pass to TechCrunch All Stage and save up to $210 while youre at it. Prices rise after June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This is not just another startup event. Its your tactical launchpad and the fuel to []

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 7:30 pm

Nvidias AI empire: A look at its top startup investments

Over the last two years, Nvidia has used its ballooning fortunes to invest in over 80 AI startups. Here are the giant semiconductor's largest investments.

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 3:42 pm

ArisInfra IPO Day 2: Issue Subscribed 84% So Far

After ending the first day of its IPO with an overall subscription of 24%, driven primarily by retail investor enthusiasm,

inc42 19 Jun 2025 3:06 pm

Capillary Technologies Refiles For IPO

A couple of weeks after receiving the board approval for an INR 2,250 Cr IPO, SaaS company Capillary Technologies has

inc42 19 Jun 2025 2:47 pm

Walmart to add 1 lakh MSMEs in next 3 years under Vriddhi programme

Through its initiative, Walmart is empowering the Indian MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) with critical business skills and market access.

The Economic Times 19 Jun 2025 2:44 pm

Amazon India To Invest INR 2,000 Cr To Strengthen Logistics, Tech Infra

Amazon India is looking to invest INR 2,000 Cr (around $230 Mn) to ramp up its logistics and operations network.

inc42 19 Jun 2025 2:23 pm

BYJUS RP Sues Former Directors Over Alleged Transfer Of Company Assets

BYJUS current resolution professional Shailendra Ajmera has filed a lawsuit against Think & Learn Private Limiteds former directors Byju Raveendran,

inc42 19 Jun 2025 2:23 pm

Stripes former growth lead helps African diaspora invest in startups, real estate

When Joe Kinvi joined Touchtech Payments in 2017 as head of finance, the Irish startup couldnt afford his full salary. So he negotiated for stock to make up the difference. Eighteen months later, Stripe acquired the company, and that equity converted into Stripe shares, enough to let Kinvi leave his job, bootstrap a side project, []

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 1:00 pm

The Otipy Collapse, Urban Companys Profitable FY25 & More

How Otipy Ran Out of Stock Once a disruptor in the realm of the agritech sector with its fresh-from-farm model,

inc42 19 Jun 2025 8:00 am

No, Andreessen Horowitz didnt post that crypto scam tweet

If it sounds too good to be true like a VC giving away valuable assets it isn't true.

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 4:57 am

New code in Spotifys app references the long-awaited lossless tier

Newly added references in the music app's code suggest the lossless service is at least still under development and could even be getting closer to launch.

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 3:33 am

Here are the 24 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 3:01 am

SEBI Overhauls Norms To Boost Startup IPOs & Reverse Flipping

The Securities and Exchange Board of Indias (SEBI) board has approved a slew of amendments to boost Indian startup listings

inc42 19 Jun 2025 2:42 am

Kid-pilled Sam Altman constantly asked ChatGPT questions about his newborn

Sam Altman, who is both the father of a 3-month-old and CEO of OpenAI, hopped on OpenAI's new podcast today to talk about how his company is impacting his experience with fatherhood.

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 2:29 am

[Update] Elon Musks Starlink Gets DoT Licence To Operate In India

Update | June 19, 02:08 AM Weeks after a report claimed that Elon Musks Starlink had received a licence from

inc42 19 Jun 2025 2:08 am

Six-month-old, solo-owned vibe coder Base44 sells to Wix for $80M cash

In Base44's six months as a stand-alone company, it reportedly grew to 250,000 users and nearly $200,000 in monthly profits.

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 1:55 am

Midjourney launches its first AI video generation model, V1

Midjourney, one of the most popular AI image generation startups, announced on Wednesday the launch of its much-anticipated AI video generation model, V1. V1 is an image-to-video model, in which users can upload an image or take an image generated by one of Midjourneys other models and V1 will produce a set of []

TechCrunch 19 Jun 2025 12:51 am

Voi CEO says hes open to acquiring Bolts micromobility business

Frederik Hjelm, CEO of shared micromobility startup Voi, said he sees a path to acquiring the scooter and bike operations of Bolt, the European mobility super-app best known for ride-hailing.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 11:50 pm

OpenAI drops Scale AI as a data provider following Meta deal

OpenAI is phasing out its work with Scale AI and cutting ties with the data provider following Metas deal with the startup, an OpenAI spokesperson told Bloomberg on Wednesday. Sarah Friar, the chief financial officer of OpenAI, previously suggested the company would continue its work with Scale AI. Now, it appears OpenAI has changed its []

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 11:46 pm

A glitch is turning Threads into a literal echo chamber

A Threads glitch is making it look like everyone on your feed is saying the same thing.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 11:23 pm

xAI is facing a lawsuit for operating over 400 MW of gas turbines without permits

The Colossus data center was allegedly operating as many as 35 gas turbines without pollution controls in a region that already had poor air quality.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 10:54 pm

Facebook will soon roll out support for passkeys on Android and iOS

Passkey logins make it harder for bad actors to remotely access your accounts because they require physical access to your phone.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 10:49 pm

OpenAI found features in AI models that correspond to different personas

By looking at an AI model's internal representations the numbers that dictate how an AI model responds, which often seem completely incoherent to humans OpenAI researchers were able to find patterns that lit up when a model misbehaved.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 10:40 pm

Waymo has set its robotaxi sights on NYC

Waymo said it's working on a return to New York City and its first step it applying for a permit.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 10:29 pm

Internet collapses across Iran, say web monitoring firms

Its unclear what is causing a near-total internet blackout in Iran.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 9:54 pm

The OpenAI Files push for oversight in the race to AGI

The OpenAI Files, an archival project from the Midas Project and the Tech Oversight Project, are a collection of documented concerns with governance practices, leadership integrity, and organizational culture at OpenAI.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 9:49 pm

Heres your first look at the rebooted Digg

Digg launched its iOS app to testers who are a part of its Groundbreakers community of early adopters.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 9:46 pm

SEBI board meeting: Key takeaways from major regulatory overhaul covering start-ups, PSUs, REITs and more

From ESOP rules to PSU delisting, SEBIs latest board meeting results in sweeping regulatory changes across market participants, with implications for investors, promoters, and institutions.

Zee Biz 18 Jun 2025 9:36 pm

Googles AI Mode can now have back-and-forth voice conversations

Google is rolling out the ability for users to have a back-and-forth voice conversation with AI Mode.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 9:30 pm

Tubi now features content from popular YouTube channels like Mythical Kitchen and more

Tubi for Creators is a new program that brings content from well-known YouTubers like Mythical Kitchen and more.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 9:22 pm

Scale smarter: 5 days left to save up to $210 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass

Five days until prices rise! Are you ready to scale or stall? Times ticking. Ticket prices for TechCrunch All Stage go up after June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Founders save $210, and investors save $200. Register here to fuel your growth with a discount. Join 1,000 founders and investors on July 15 at Bostons []

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 9:00 pm

Jio Financial Services Takes Complete Control Of Jio Payments Bank

About two months after announcing its plans to acquire Jio Payments Bank Ltd (JPBL), fintech company Jio Financial Services (JFS)

inc42 18 Jun 2025 8:51 pm

SEBI makes IPOs easier for startups with relaxed rules on shareholding and listing

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday announced sweeping changes to the rules governing initial public offerings (IPOs), aimed at making it easier for Indian startups to list domestically and improve liquidity for investors.

Zee Biz 18 Jun 2025 8:24 pm

Exclusive: Telecom Startup WIOM Raises $35 Mn In Round Led By Accel, Prosus

Telecommunications startup WIOM has raised $35 Mn (about INR 290 Cr) in a new funding round led by Accel and

inc42 18 Jun 2025 7:53 pm

Hackers steal and destroy millions from Irans largest crypto exchange

It's the latest cyberattack on Iran claimed by a pro-Israeli hacking group since the latest flare up in tensions between the two countries.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 7:48 pm

Grifin secures $11M to make investing less intimidating for its female user base

Investment app Grifin secured a $11 million Series A funding round.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 6:30 pm

Trump set to delay TikTok ban with yet another extension

U.S. President Donald Trump will issue another extension to decide the fate of TikTok, pushing it by 90 days, the White House said on Tuesday.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 4:21 pm

ArisInfra IPO: Issue Subscribed 18% On Day 1 So Far

The IPO of B2B ecommerce company ArisInfra Solutions received a lukewarm response on the first day of bidding and was

inc42 18 Jun 2025 3:37 pm

Google Launches Safety Charter To Protect Indians From Online Fraud, Deepfakes

Google has launched Safety Charter in India, aiming to bolster its efforts in AI-led fraud detection and combat the surge

inc42 18 Jun 2025 2:39 pm

ZUPPA Partners with Indian Army to Launch Advanced Drone MRO Lab at Madras Regimental Centre

Aligned with A Drone for Every Soldier, ZUPPAs MRO lab delivers scalable drone repair and training infrastructure. The post ZUPPA Partners with Indian Army to Launch Advanced Drone MRO Lab at Madras Regimental Centre appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .

Startup Success Stories 18 Jun 2025 1:58 pm

After Shopify bought his last startup, Birk Jernstrm wants to help developers build one-person unicorns

With Polar as their Merchant of Record responsible for handling billing and taxes, developers can sell online products and SaaS subscriptions globally from day one.

TechCrunch 18 Jun 2025 11:30 am

Razorpay Expands Fintech Verse, Indias EV Dreams Hit A Wall & More

Cha-Ching! Razorpay Expands Its Fintech Verse Stepping beyond its core B2B focus and entering the consumer space, Razorpay has now

inc42 18 Jun 2025 8:00 am

FirstCry Subsidiary GlobalBees Faces Insolvency Plea

Three individuals have filed a petition to initiate insolvency proceedings against GlobalBees Brands, a material subsidiary of listed kids-focussed omnichannel

inc42 18 Jun 2025 2:11 am

Have Indias EV Dreams Hit A Rare Earth Wall?

Geopolitics is evolving, and it is evolving fast, unpredictably and more ruthlessly than ever. However, this time the global power

inc42 17 Jun 2025 9:18 pm

This Indian Startup Is Ditching Chinas Rare Earth Grip With Smarter EV Motors

Remember the pandemic era when automakers worldwide had no option but to cry havoc as semiconductor supplies ran short? The

inc42 17 Jun 2025 8:52 pm

ArisInfra Raises INR 225 Cr From Anchor Investors

Mumbai-based B2B ecommerce company ArisInfra raised INR 224.8 Cr from anchor investors today, a day before its IPO opens. The

inc42 17 Jun 2025 8:26 pm

Zepto Defers IPO To Focus On Profitability, Boost Domestic Shareholding: Aadit Palicha

With recent reports suggesting that Zeptos IPO may be pushed to 2026, cofounder and CEO Aadit Palicha has implied that

inc42 17 Jun 2025 2:33 pm

Blinkits Balewadi Dark Store Resumes Operations : Report

Days after the Maharashtra branch of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business licence of Blinkits Balewadi

inc42 17 Jun 2025 1:45 pm

How Citrus Freight is helping SMEs thrive in export markets

Bengaluru-based Citrus Freight is streamlining export logistics for SMEs through its digital solutions.

The Economic Times 17 Jun 2025 9:28 am

Many exporters no longer want dollars, US bank executive says

Global trade sees a shift. Overseas vendors prefer currencies other than the US dollar. Euro, Chinese Renminbi, Mexican Peso, and Canadian dollar gain traction. US importers note this change.

The Economic Times 17 Jun 2025 9:17 am

Inside The Jio Eat Scam, The MDR Paradox & More

Inside The Jio Eat Scam At a time when people are going gaga over ultra-fast food deliveries, a new breed

inc42 17 Jun 2025 8:00 am

Now, WhatsApp To Show Ads

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced advertisements for the first time on its platform in a push to grow its

inc42 16 Jun 2025 7:48 pm