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As Chinas 996 culture spreads, South Koreas tech sector grapples with 52-hour limit
South Korea's 52-hour workweek cap is stricter than the U.S. and Singapore but more flexible than much of Europe. Still deep tech founders and investors worry it's too restrictive.
Elon Musk frets over controlling Teslas robot army as car biz rebounds slightly
Tesla's profit actually fell 37% compared to the same period last year, despite buyers rushing to take advantage of the expiring EV tax credit.
OpenAIs Atlas is more about ChatGPT than the web
OpenAI's new browser is a surface for the company to distribute ChatGPT and develop new AI features rather than improving core web experience.
Amazon unveils AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers
Amazon likely hopes that the new glasses will shave valuable time off of each delivery by providing delivery drivers with detailed directions and information about hazards directly in their line of sight.
Amazon will buy thousands of pedal-assist cargo vehicles from Rivian spinoff Also
The pedal-assist cargo quad vehicles are narrow delivery vans that can operate in a bike lane.
Should you trust Tools for Humanitys iris-scanning orb?
Ever wonder if youre talking to a real person online or just another bot? As bots increasingly outnumber humans online, leading to an explosion of deepfakes and AI-driven fraud, one company has a solution straight out of sci-fi: scanning your iris to verify your humanity. Today on TechCrunchs Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan spoke with Adrian []
Rivian spinoff Also reveals a high-end modular e-bike for $4,500
The first in a lineup of new vehicles from Also, which started as a skunkworks project inside of Rivian a few years ago.
Apple confirms it pulled controversial dating apps Tea & TeaOnHer from the App Store
Apple has pulled the controversial dating safety apps Tea and TeaOnHer from the App Store over violations of its content moderation and privacy rules, following a flood of user complaints and reports of minors data being exposed
Instagram rolls out custom iconsbut only for teens
Instagram introduced custom app icons for its teen accounts, but not everyone is thrilled. In replies to the companys post on X, users criticized the feature for being age-gated, arguing that adults like personalization, too.
Tinder will require new users in the US to verify their identity with a selfie
The facial verification feature, known as Face Check, requires new users to verify their identity by submitting a short video selfie.
GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026
GM is the latest automaker to lean into generative AI-based assistants that promise to respond to driver requests in a more natural-sounding way. Stellantis is collaborating with French AI firm Mistral, Mercedes is integrating ChatGPT, and Tesla has brought xAIs Grok to its vehicles.
Meta cuts 600 AI jobs amid ongoing reorganization
Meta continues to restructure its AI efforts after poaching more than 50 researchers from competing labs this summer.
UK designates Apple and Google as having strategic market status, opening door for more regulation
The U.K.s competition regulator has designated Apple and Google with strategic market status in their mobile platforms, giving the regulator new powers to enforce competition in areas like app stores, browsers, and operating systems.
GM to introduce eyes-off, hands-off driving system in 2028
GM said Cruises technology stack, including its AI models trained on five million driverless miles and simulation framework, feed directly into the automakers next-generation driver assistance and autonomy programs.
Samsung takes on Apples Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset
Galaxy XR costs $1,800, nearly half the price of the Vision Pro.
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Several users reportedly complain to FTC that ChatGPT is causing psychological harm
At least seven people have complained to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that ChatGPT caused them to experience severe delusions, paranoia and emotional crises, Wired reported.
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David Sacks Craft leads $42 million Series A in govtech startup Starbridge
Starbridge raises $42M Series A led by Craft Ventures to help businesses better monitor public service opportunities.
Sumble emerges from stealth with $38.5M to bring AI-powered context to sales intelligence
The founders of machine learning community Kaggle are trying to upend the crowded sales prospecting market with AI. And they're making headway.
Shuttle raises $6 million to fix vibe-codings deployment problem
The platform engineering startup Shuttle announced $6 million in seed funding to handle the infrastructure problems that start where products like Lovable and Cursor leave off.
YouTube adds at timer for you to stop scrolling Shorts
YouTube is adding an timer for the Shorts feed to curb doomscrolling
Google Fi to add AI-enhanced audio and RCS web messaging
The tech giant says calls will now use AI-enhanced audio to reduce background noise and improve voice clarity, even when speaking to someone on a landline or older device.
As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2025
Weve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
A16z-backed Codi launches AI agent office manager
Codi launches what it hails as the first fully automated office manager.
OpenAI launches an AI-powered browser: ChatGPT Atlas
OpenAI is launching an AI-powered browser, its latest challenge to Google as the main way people find information online.
YouTubes likeness detection technology has officially launched
YouTube's likeness detection technology is now available. Creators can request the removal of AI content using their face and voice.
WhatsApp and Messenger add new warnings to help older people avoid online scams
WhatsApp will now warn users before sharing their screen with unknown contacts, and Messenger will flag suspicious messages using AI.
Serval raises $47 million to bring AI agents to IT service management
Serval is using agentic AI models to automate IT service management, but the company has a unique approach that takes advantage of agentic AIs powers while avoiding many of its pitfalls.
Anthropic CEO claps back after Trump officials accuse firm of AI fear-mongering
Amodeis response comes after last weeks dogpiling on Anthropic from AI leaders and top members of the Trump administration, including AI czar David Sacks and White House senior policy advisor for AI Sriram Krishnan -- all accusing the AI giant of stoking fears to damage the industry.
Apple alerts exploit developer that his iPhone was targeted with government spyware
A developer at Trenchant, a leading Western spyware and zero-day maker, was suspected of leaking company tools and fired. Weeks later, Apple notified him that his personal iPhone was targeted with spyware.
Thefull TechCrunchDisrupt Stagerevealed: Where thefuture oftechbreaksfirst
TheDisrupt Stage, only atTechCrunch Disrupt 2025, is where techs biggest bets get made,live and unfiltered.Itswhere startup dreams turn into $100,000prizes inStartup Battlefield 200, and where the industrys power players revealwhatsnext. The industrys biggest voices take the main-stage spotlight This year,werebringingAlphabets moonshot chiefAstro Teller,Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott,Netflix CTOElizabeth Stone, andVinod Khosla never one to mince words []
Aura introduces a $499 e-ink digital photo frame that lets you go cordless
Aura, founded by early Twitter employees, has launched the $499 Ink frame, its first 13-inch color e-paper photo frame. Using Spectra 6 e-ink technology, it offers a cordless design with up to three months of battery life and a subtle front light for better contrast
HBO Max just got more expensive
For new subscribers, the updated prices go into effect on Tuesday, while existing customers will see the change on their first billing cycle on or after November 20.
Veeamacquiresdata security companySecuritiAI for $1.7bn
Veeam plans to offer Seucriti's data command center product alongside its existing data resiliency products.
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X is testing a pay-per-use pricing model for its API
Two years after revamping its developer programs and pricing, X is expanding the closed beta of a pay-per-use plan for its API to more developers.
Airbnb is becoming more social by allowing users to connect with fellow travelers
Airbnb is adding social features like connections and messaging to create a social network of fellow travellers.
Spiro raises $100M, the largest-ever investment in Africas e-mobility
Dubai-headquartered Spiro is growing quickly with e-motorbikes and a battery swapping network designed for Africa's needs.
European AI rising star Nexos.ai raises $30M to unlock enterprise AI adoption
Nord Security co-founders have closed a 30 million Series A for their new startup, Nexos.ai, an orchestration platform aimed at helping companies adopt AI securely.
YC alum Cercli, an AI-powered Rippling for MENA, raises oversubscribed $12M Series A
In a region long defined by fragmented enterprise systems, outdated compliance tools, and HR software that rarely talks to finance, Cercli is building a unified alternative for MENA businesses with AI at its core. The Dubai-based startup, founded by ex-Careem operators Akeed AzmiandDavid Reche, has announced an oversubscribed $12 million Series A round led by []
U.S. and Australia sign $3B critical minerals deal
Leaders of the country's governments announced they would work together to secure critical minerals supplies outside of Chinese control. The deal includes a new gallium refinery in Western Australia.
Automattic CEO calls Tumblr his biggest failure so far
At WordCamp Canada 2025, Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg called Tumblr his biggest failure, noting the challenge of maintaining the platforms half a billion blogs while it remains unprofitable. Though plans to migrate Tumblr to WordPress infrastructure are on hold, Mullenweg said he hasnt given up.
Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus
The incident happened in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this month. Waymo says it has already updated the software on its robotaxis.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
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OpenEvidence, the ChatGPT for doctors, raises $200M at $6B valuation
Trained on medical journals from JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine, the platform helps users quickly get answers to existing medical knowledge to help treat patients. Verified medical professionals can access OpenEvidences tool, which is supported by advertising, for free.
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X to launch marketplace for buying inactive handles
Rare handles could be priced at anywhere from $2,500 to over seven figures, X says.
Spotify now lets you follow venues to get details on upcoming concerts
Venues you follow are saved in your library, and you can browse them to see event calendars, information on scheduled concerts, and announcements. Users can also filter upcoming shows at venues by genre.
Adobe launches a foundry servicethat builds custom generative AI modelsforenteprises
Adobe will build custom AI models by training its Firefly model family on a brand's intellectual property.
Oura launches redesigned app and Cumulative Stress feature
The company also shared that it's pursuing FDA clearance for blood pressure features that give users a likelihood assessment of hypertension.
Amazon DNS outage breaks much of the internet
The outage affected websites like Coinbase and Fortnite, and disrupted services like Signal, Zoom and Amazon's own products, including Ring.
Scale AI alum raises $9M for AI serving critical industries in MENA
Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh had just moved to London few days before our call, splitting his time between there and Dubai. After nearly a decade in the U.S., including a stint at Scale AI, hes bringing that experience to his next venture: 1001 AI , a company creating AI infrastructure for critical industries across the Middle East []
The man betting everything on AI and Bill Belichick
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts is making big bets on AI and Bill Belichick, and he sounds like a Silicon Valley CEO while doing it.
The White House is already one of the most blocked accounts on Bluesky
The Trump administration is taking its social media attacks on Democratic opponents to an unlikely platform, with the White House and numerous other government agencies joining Bluesky on Friday.
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 .
New Delhi, Delhi, India | 16thAugust 2025: India, historically celebrated as the Sone ki Chidiya or the Golden Bird, has long been revered for its immense wealth, cultural heritage, and contributions to global philosophy and trade. From precious metals and fine goods to profound knowledge systems, Indias rich legacy has captivated travellers for centuries. In [] The post MMTC-PAMP Launches Limited-Edition Sone Ki Chidiya 24K Gold Coin to Celebrate Indias Golden Legacy and Rising Global Status appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India | 15thAugust 2025: Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd, one of Indias leading cement manufacturers, has officially launched the JK Super Cement brand in Kashmir. This marks a pivotal step in the companys expansion strategy and reinforces its commitment to accelerating infrastructure development and economic growth [] The post JK Super Cement Launches in Kashmir: JK Cement Expands Local Manufacturing to Boost Infrastructure and Employment appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Scrapcart: Indias First AI-Powered Industrial Scrap Marketplace Driving Sustainable Waste Management
New Delhi, Delhi, India | 15thAugust 2025: Scrapcart has emerged as a game-changer in Indias waste management sector, offering industries, MNCs, SMEs, and recyclers a smarter, more transparent way to trade and dispose of scrap responsibly. By combining cutting-edge AI technology with a robust compliance framework, the platform enables organisations to unlock maximum value from [] The post Scrapcart: Indias First AI-Powered Industrial Scrap Marketplace Driving Sustainable Waste Management appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Zoomcars Loss Zooms 66% YoY To $4.2 Mn In June Quarter
Car rental marketplace Zoomcar saw another disappointing quarter in the three-months ended June 2025. The Nasdaq-listed company posted a net
Indias Defence Tech Moment, Darwinbox Nets $40 Mn & More
Indias Defence Tech Moment Arrives The recent Indo-Pak military conflict brought to the fore how battlefields are getting future-ready as
The Evolving Landscape Of Climate Tech Funding In India
Indias climate tech ecosystem has long been subject to the influence of global capital flows and trends, shaped by the
HR Tech Unicorn Darwinbox Bags $40 Mn To Expand In North America
Months after raising $140 Mn, HR tech unicorn Darwinbox has bagged $40 Mn (about INR 335 Cr) from Ontario Teachers
Arintra Nets $21 Mn From Peak XV & Others To Power AI Medical Coding
GenAI-native autonomous medical coding startup Arintra has secured $21 Mn (about INR 184 Cr) in its Series A funding round
EaseMyTrip Q1: Profit Crashes 99% YoY to INR 44 Lakh
Online travel aggregator (OTA) EaseMyTrip saw its consolidated net profit plunge about 99% to INR 44.3 Lakh in Q1 FY26
Therapist, techie, and now even co-founder: AI powering new wave of one-person startups
AI is no longer seen as just a mere tool; it is now becoming a partner--not a therapist, but a solid business partner. It is helping to start companies, shape ideas, and give everyday people without technical skills the power to turn a small spark of inspiration into a real business.
Sangeetha Adbalwar Founder & CEO, Vroutes HR
Sangeetha Adbalwar, Founder & CEO of Vroutes HR, transforms HR into a growth engine with her proprietary Three-Layer 360 HR Model, delivering scalable, compliant, and culture-driven solutions. The post Sangeetha Adbalwar Founder & CEO, Vroutes HR appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Trumps 50% tariff threatens Indias manufacturing ambitions
Donald Trump's tariff increase on Indian exports to 50% is a major setback. It jeopardises Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative. The move impacts sectors beyond smartphones and pharmaceuticals.
Decoding Fractals IPO, Indias Defence Tech Boom & More
Analysing Fractals INR 4,900 Cr DRHP Fractal has set the ball rolling to become the first Indian AI-focussed startup to
Refex eVeelz Rebrands as Refex Mobility; Anirudh Arun Named CEO to Lead EV Growth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | 13thAugust 2025: Refex Mobility is powering into a new era of safe, reliable, and socially responsible transportation. From its humble start in March 2023 with just 24 company-owned electric vehicles (EVs), the company now operates a robust fleet of nearly 1,400 EVs, delivering tech-enabled B2B and B2B2C mobility solutions to [] The post Refex eVeelz Rebrands as Refex Mobility; Anirudh Arun Named CEO to Lead EV Growth appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Helios Launches Herbelins Luna & Newport Collections with Brew OClock Coffee Rave in Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | 13thAugust 2025: Helios, Indias leading multi-brand destination for luxury watches, unveiled Herbelins iconic Luna and Newport collections at an exclusive lifestyle event Brew OClock: A Coffee Rave with a French Soul hosted at its flagship store in Pondy Bazaar, Chennai. The evening blended the precision of Swiss-French watchmaking [] The post Helios Launches Herbelins Luna & Newport Collections with Brew OClock Coffee Rave in Chennai appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
New Delhi, Delhi, India | 13thAugust 2025: As India advances towards its goal of becoming the worlds largest economy by 2047, Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Ramdas Athawale emphasized that the nations progress hinges on empowering farmers and adopting sustainable agriculture practices. Speaking at the 2nd Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards [] The post Indias Path to Viksit Bharat 2047: Sustainable Agriculture and Farmer-Centric Growth Take Centre Stage at National Summit appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | 13thAugust 2025: Business Core Solutions (BCS), a leading Chennai-based enterprise technology innovator, has officially launched Agentic isAI, an industry-first autonomous AI platform that is set to redefine enterprise automation. Designed to operate without prompts, coding, or training data, this groundbreaking platform empowers organizations to streamline operations, minimize downtime, and automate [] The post Business Core Solutions Launches Agentic isAI: A Revolutionary Autonomous AI Platform for Enterprise Automation appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
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
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
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
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
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 .
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 .
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 .
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
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,
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
Todays consumers view quality-tested generics as reliable and effective alternatives to branded medications, says Sujit Paul, Group CEO, Zota Healthcare.
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
