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Hinges new AI feature helps daters move beyond boring small talk
Hinge launched Convo Starters, a feature powered by AI that provides personalized tips for initiating meaningful conversations.
OpenAI boasts enterprise win days after internal code red on Google threat
ChatGPT Enterprise usage grew 8x year-over-year as workers report saving an hour daily, but OpenAI faces competitive pressure from Anthropic and questions about cost sustainability.
Netflix co-CEO reportedly discussed Warner Bros. deal with Trump
Will Netflixs $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. get approval from federal regulators? While Paramount was assumed to be the frontrunner to acquire the storied movie studio thanks to CEO David Ellisons connections to the Trump administration, new reporting in Bloomberg and The Hollywood Reporter suggests that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos met with President []
X deactivates European Commissions ad account after the company was fined 120M
X has seemingly penalized the European Commission's account after the commission fined the company over blue checkmarks and ad transparency.
The accelerator is on the floor for autonomous vehicles
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Coinbase starts onboarding users again in India, plans for fiat on-ramp next year
Coinbase is exploring expansion into India with a staggered relaunch and hiring for different roles.
Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moores Law, with a little help from the Feds
The company is aiming to produce its first silicon wafers by 2028 and have its first commercial system online by 2029.
Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027
aMeta lready sells VR headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses, but these new glasses sound a bit different. Their format factor would reportedly be similar to the Apple Vision Pro, with a puck-like power source.
Is it time to refound your startup?
Sometimes, founding a startup just once isnt enough.
How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?
Its only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into full-blown panic mode, possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking, and maybe even the end of Hollywood itself.
Creator IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot
Creator IShowSpeed sued after punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot.
After you check out your Spotify Wrapped 2025, explore these copycats
Spotifys annual Wrapped feature just dropped, giving listeners a fun, personalized summary of their listening habits. It has gained immense popularity over the years, and as a result, many companies have seized the opportunity to create similar year-in-review experiences, offering users a recap of their habits, preferences, or interactions from the past year. Here are []
Digital artist Beeple put his face on a $100K robot dog next to Elon Musk and Picasso it sold first
The project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has become the art world's main character.
Ex-Googlers Yoodli triples valuation to $300M+ with AI built to assist, not replace, people
Yoodli counts Google, Snowflake, and Databricks among its customers.
Waymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses
The voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.
AWS needs you to believe in AI agents
AWS announced a wave of new AI agent tools at re:Invent 2025, but can Amazon actually catch up to the AI leaders? While the cloud giant is betting big on enterprise AI with its third-gen chip and database discounts that got developers cheering, its still fighting to prove it can compete beyond infrastructure. This week []
Feds find more complaints of Teslas FSD running red lights and crossing lanes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 incidents.
This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress
Awear won the Battlefield 200 health stage pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets.
Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless
Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone.
ChatGPTs user growth has slowed, report finds
ChatGPT's global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini's users grew by about 30%.
AWS re:Invent was an all-in pitch for AI. Customers might not be ready.
AWS is releasing a lot of new AI tech, but the cloud infrastructure giant's enterprise customers may not be ready for it yet.
Meta signs commercial AI data agreements with publishers to offer real-time news on Meta AI
Meta is partnering with CNN, Fox News, Fox Sports, Le Monde Group, the People Inc. portfolio of media brands, The Daily Caller, The Washington Examiner, and USA Today.
Energy storage industry set aggressive goals for 2025 and already crushed them
The battery storage industry in the U.S. has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, surpassing its most aggressive targets to become one of the largest new sources of power on the grid.
In its first DSA penalty, EU fines X 120M for deceptive blue check verification system
The EC is taking issue with the fact that X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, has been allowing anyone to buy a lue checkmark, the platform's long-standing symbol that a user has been verified to be who they are claiming to be.
Petco confirms security lapse exposed customers personal data
The pet company has published almost no details about what happened, who was affected, and what personal data was exposed.
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. in a disruptive deal valued at $82.7B
In one of the most groundbreaking deals the streaming world has ever seen, Netflix acquires Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion.
Walmart-backed PhonePe winds down its Pincode app in yet another e-commerce step back
PhonePe has shut down its Pincode app over two years after its debut.
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,
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 .
Indias Water Crisis and The Art of Livings Revolutionary Solutions for a Water-Positive Future
Bangalore, Karnataka, India | 16thAugust 2025: India, once celebrated for its perennial rivers and lush landscapes, is now facing an alarming reality water scarcity is no longer a distant concern, its a present-day crisis. Across villages, towns, and entire districts, groundwater reserves are depleting at unprecedented rates. Rivers that once flowed year-round are now [] The post Indias Water Crisis and The Art of Livings Revolutionary Solutions for a Water-Positive Future 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
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
Indias leading AI-powered hiring platform, GetWork, adds HRTech and EdTech veterans to its leadership team to revolutionize campus hiring and empower Tier 23 talent. The post GetWork Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Industry Veterans Dr. Anuj Kacker and Chirag Mittal appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
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.
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 .
[Update] BlueStone IPO: Issue Closes With 2.7X Oversubscription
Update | August 13, 19:11 IST The IPO of BlueStone closed with an oversubscription of 2.7X, with investors bidding for
