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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 []
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, []
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
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
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 []
How Tiruppur is spinning stories of success, struggle and sustainability
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cluely, a startup that helps cheat on everything, raises $15M from a16z
The controversial AI startup was founded earlier this year.
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 []
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 []
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? []
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.
Startups Weekly: Fast and furious
Some startups accrued value at lightning speed this week, and we got confirmation that defense tech is red hot.
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 []
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.
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 []
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.
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.
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, []
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 []
Meta unveils its Oakley smart glasses
After months of rumors, Meta has officially announced its next pair of smart glasses with Oakley.
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
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,
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
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
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.
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 []
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.
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
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 .
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 .
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 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 []
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.
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 []
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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 []
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.
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,
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
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.
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.
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,
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, []
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,
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
[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
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.
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 []
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.
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 []
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Internet collapses across Iran, say web monitoring firms
Its unclear what is causing a near-total internet blackout in Iran.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 []
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)
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.
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
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.
Grifin secures $11M to make investing less intimidating for its female user base
Investment app Grifin secured a $11 million Series A funding round.
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.
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
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
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 .
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Citrus Freight is helping SMEs thrive in export markets
Bengaluru-based Citrus Freight is streamlining export logistics for SMEs through its digital solutions.
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.
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
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced advertisements for the first time on its platform in a push to grow its
