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How one venture firm is investing in an increasingly fragmented world
Geopolitical turmoil has made venture investing challenging, leading Kompas VC to carve out a niche in startups focused on the physical world.
At his OpenAI trial, Musk relitigates an old friendship
It's a story Musk has told before -- in interviews and to author Walter Isaacson for his bestselling biography of Musk -- but Tuesday was the first time he said it under oath.
Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS
A day after OpenAI got Microsoft to agree to end exclusive rights, AWS announced a slate of OpenAI model offerings, including a new agent service.
Amazon launches an AI-powered audio Q&A experience on product pages
Amazon's new Join the chat feature lets you ask questions about products and receive AI-powered audio responses.
Match Group invests $100M in Sniffies, a cruising app for gay men
The app is Match Group's newest attempt to get mobile users excited about online romance again.
Google expands Pentagons access to its AI after Anthropics refusal
After Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with the department.
US Supreme Court appears split over controversial use of geofence search warrants
The U.S. top court is expected to rule on whether to allow police to identify criminal suspects by dragnet searching the databases of tech giants.
Australia forces Big Tech firms to pay for news or face a 2.25% tax
Australia is giving Big Tech a simple choice. Pay journalists. Or pay the government.
Lovable launches its vibe coding app on iOS and Android
The app allows developers to vibe code web apps and websites on the go.
Founder of Shark Tank-backedstartupScholly sueshis acquirerSallie Mae
Chris Gray is suing his startups acquirer, Sallie Mae, for wrongful termination and alleging it's selling student data through a subsidiary. Sallie Mae denies the allegations and vows to fight.
Apple introduces a cheaper option for App Store subscriptions
Apple is adding a new subscription option that lets app developers offer lower monthly pricing in exchange for a 12-month commitment.
Snapchat brings AI-powered conversational advertising to its app
Users will be able to chat with a brand's AI agent to do things like ask questions and get recommendations.
YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers
YouTube is rolling out the new AI search feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis.
BCI startup Neurable looks to license its mind-reading tech for consumer wearables
The startup specializes in on-invasive mind-reading techa kind of neural data collection that, its CEO hopes, will have all sorts of consumer applications.
Otters new feature lets users search across their enterprise tools
Otter is also releasing a new Windows app that can capture meeting notes without joining one
Drizzle on top: a new high-end dog food brand is coming for the 1%
Golden Child is launching with two five-star products: a fresh frozen meal system and, more intriguingly, a drizzle. It has also raised $37 million in funding.
Indias Snabbit closes $56M round as investor interest in on-demand home services heats up
Snabbit now processes over 40,000 daily jobs and has cut costs sharply as it expands across cities and services.
Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, reportedly looking for new owner
Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according to Semafor.
Consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports
The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold, and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method scammers used to contact consumers.
OpenAI ends Microsoft legal peril over its $50B Amazon deal
OpenAI has won major concessions from its largest shareholder, Microsoft, that will allow it to sell products on AWS, while Microsoft get more cash in a revenue-share agreement.
DeepMinds David Silver just raised $1.1B to build an AI that learns without human data
Ineffable Intelligence, a British AI lab founded a mere few months ago by former DeepMind researcher David Silver, has raised $1.1 billion in funding at a valuation of $5.1 billion.
Hacker who allegedly carried out cyberattacks for China is extradited to U.S.
Xu Zewei is accused of participating in a Chinese government hacking group that broke into thousands of U.S. organizations and stole COVID-19-related research.
Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs
Natural gas power plant costs have nearly doubled in two years and take 23% longer to build as data center electricity demand skyrockets.
Whats behind Europes efforts to ditch U.S. software in favor of sovereign tech
Governments across Europe are looking to rely less on American tech providers.
China blocks Metas $2B Manus deal after months-long probe
China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerbergs push into AI agents.
OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps
The phone could go in mass production in 2028, an analyst says.
Critical infrastructure giant Itron says it was hacked
The American technology giant provides water and energy monitoring and utility meters to hundreds of millions of homes and businesses.
Spotifys next frontier: fitness content
Spotify is adding fitness as its next major category, launching workout videos, playlists, and Peloton classes inside the app for free and Premium users.
Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
Overview Energy's first contract with Meta is a small step toward a future of space-based solar power.
Truecaller faces mounting pressures as its growth matures
As growth slows, Truecaller is leaning on subscriptions, business services, and new features to sustain momentum beyond India.
Amazons new podcast strategy: Monetize everything
Amazon's podcasting business seems to have transformed over the past six months.
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.
TechCrunch Mobility: Elons admission
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
To buy this Bay Area home, youll need Anthropic equity
Someones offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco.
SpeakOns dictation device is a good idea marred by platform limitations
This $129 device uses MagSafe to stick on the back of an iPhone to power transcription across apps
Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.
Maines governor vetoes data center moratorium
L.D. 307 would have imposed the countrys first statewide moratorium on new data centers lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.
OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community
In a letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is deeply sorry that his company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect in a recent mass shooting.
Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha
Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidls owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players.
Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these technologies globally.
Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling
It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content thats engaging and productive.
Apple under Ternus: what comes next for the tech giants hardware strategy
John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO, is a hardware guy, signaling Apple may be putting devices back at the center of its strategy.
Indias Snabbit seeks fresh funding at a $400M valuation, sources say
Snabbit has scaled rapidly, crossing one million jobs in March, amid growing investor interest.
AvenuesAI Subsidiary Rediff Pre-Files DRHP
AvenuesAIs (formerly Infibeam Ventures) subsidiary Rediff has filed its IPO papers via the confidential route with SEBI. Rediff.com India Limited,
Xovian Aerospace Raises $2 Mn To Launch RF Satellite
Spacetech startup Xovian Aerospace has secured $2 Mn (about 18.7 Cr) in a fresh funding round led by ace investor
SIP Investing Guide: Young Professionals Aged 21-35 Earning 20K-75K Monthly
AMFI-registered mutual fund distributor's SIP guide: 21-35 yr olds 20K-75K. SEBI-compliant education on categories, allocation, step-up strategy. The post SIP Investing Guide: Young Professionals Aged 21-35 Earning 20K-75K Monthly appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
