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Medicares new payment model is built for AI, and most of the tech world has no idea

There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral, or makes sure someone picks up their medication. ACCESS creates that mechanism for the first time.

Kevin Hartzs A* just closed its third fund with $450 million

Early-stage venture firm A* Capital just took the wraps off its $450 million Fund III.

Exaforce raises $125M Series B to build AI for catching and stopping cyberattacks as they happen

The round valued the three-year-old startup at $725 million.

Waymo issues recall to deal with a flooding problem

Waymo has issued a software recall that makes its robotaxis more cautious around flooded areas. A final remedy is in the works.

Instructure strikes deal with hackers who breached it twice

The maker of the Canvas school software said it eached an agreement with the hackers, but provided no guarantees that the hackers would not release the data or keep their word.

AI is turning connected cars into pothole-finding machines

Fleet management company Samsara has developed an AI model to detect different kinds of potholes and gauge how fast they're deteriorating.

Dessn raises $6M for its production focused design tool

A new startup called Dessn has raised $6M to build AI-powered design tools that work directly with production codebases.

Spotifys launches a Wrapped-style recap of your entire listening history

Spotify's new feature will show you the number of unique songs that you listened to until now

AI voice startup Vapi hits $500M valuation after winning Amazon Ring over 40 rivals

Vapi says its enterprise business has grown 10-fold since early 2025 as companies shift customer support and sales calls to AI agents.

Amazon launches 30-minute delivery across the U.S.

Amazon says its new ultra-fast delivery option brings groceries, household essentials, and other items to customers doors in 30 minutes.

Thinking Machines wants to build an AI that actually listens while it talks

Right now, every AI model you've ever used works the same way. You talk, it listens. It responds, you listen. Thinking Machines is trying to change that by building a model that processes your input and generates a response at the same time, so it's more like a phone call than a text chain.

Riding an AI rally, Robinhood preps second retail venture IPO

Robinhood files confidentially for its second venture fund, this time targeting growth as well as early-stage startups.

GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers to hire those with stronger AI skills

Some of the positions focus on AI-native development, data engineering and analytics, cloud-based engineering, and agent and model development as well as prompt engineering and new AI workflows.

Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted

Google had urged Apple for years to support RCS texting to make communication between each company's devices more seamless.

Venmos biggest makeover in years comes at a very interesting time

The timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a standalone business unit a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential sale. Stripe has reportedly expressed interest in buying PayPal outright.

Koreas biggest manufacturers back Config, the TSMC of robot data

Samsung, Hyundai and LG just bet on the startup that wants to be robotics' data backbone.

Get ready for the whisper-filled office of the future

How will work setups change if we spend more and more time talking to our computers?

Anthropic says evil portrayals of AI were responsible for Claudes blackmail attempts

Fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic.

Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry

The company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry as a data provider, an investor, and a distribution platform but the consumer-facing bet may be just as important.

TechCrunch Mobility: Limes IPO gamble

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.

Were feeling cynical about xAIs big deal with Anthropic

On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI's deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.

The hottest place for startups to strike a deal? The F1 paddock

F1 Grands Prix have emerged as a new place to see and be seen if you are a founder or investor.

So youve heard these AI terms and nodded along; lets fix that

The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.

Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy

Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.

GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement

General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

The Instax Wide 400 builds on instant photographys simplicity and stretches it, literally

In an AI and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras continue to remain popular, fueled by a mix of both nostalgia and novelty.

Nvidia has already committed $40B to equity AI deals this year

Nvidia continues to be a big investor in the AI ecosystem.

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 .