Nearly 10 years later, Tumblr TV launches to all as a TikTok alternative

In 2015, the blogging site Tumblr launched a GIF discovery feature called Tumblr TV as an experimental product. Now, with the U.S. TikTok ban leaving the fate of the short-form video app uncertain, Tumblr has decided its finally time to launch Tumblr TV, which has since evolved to support video, to all its users as [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Scale AI is facing a third worker lawsuit in about a month

In this suit, workers are claiming they suffered PTSD from disturbing content. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

How to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

In the wake of Metas decision to remove its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation policies, Google searches on how to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads have been on the rise. People who are angry with the decision accuse Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg of cozying up to the Trump administration at the expense of [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Rent-to-own startup Divvy Homes selling to Brookfield for about $1 billion

After a turbulent few years for proptech, Divvy Homes announced Wednesday that it is selling to a division of Brookfield Properties for about $1 billion. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Microsofts relationship with OpenAI cracked when it hired Mustafa Suleyman, rival Marc Benioff says

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said that the two AI leaders, Sam Altman and Mustafa Suleyman do not care for each other. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

AngelList, CoinList partner to help crypto startups raise and manage funds

Crypto is making such a big comeback that AngelList and CoinList are launching a way to help raise capital for crypto-specific founders using crypto coins. They are teaming up to launch Crypto special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and Crypto roll-up vehicles (RUVs), the companies shared with TechCrunch exclusively on Wednesday. The partnership, they said, will give [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Researchers develop a way to power wearables through human skin

The dream of battery-free devices has taken an unlikely turn, as Carnegie Mellon researchers debuted Power-Over-Skin. The technology allows for electrical currents to travel through human skin in a bid to power things like blood sugar monitors, pacemakers, and even consumer wearables like smartglasses fitness trackers. Researchers note the tech is still in early stages. [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

This Week in AI: OpenAI gains an invaluable infrastructure advantage

Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunchs regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign uphere. OpenAI is making gains at the expense of its chief rivals. On Tuesday, the company announced the Stargate Project, a new joint venture involving Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, Oracle,and others to build AI infrastructure for OpenAI in [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Streaming service Plex gets more social with public profiles and reviews

Streaming service Plex has long since grown beyond its original focus of being a home for personal media to offer a more comprehensive solution for discovering, streaming, and sharing content across services, including Plexs own ad-supported free TV and movies. More recently, the company added social networking features, which its today expanding with its rollout [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Zombie nuclear reactors could be revived thanks to AI data center demand

Hoping to capitalize on the data center power boom, state-owned utility Santee Cooper is looking for partners to finish construction on two incomplete reactors. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Samsungs SmartThings to introduce AI features that simplify your daily routines

On Wednesday, Samsung unveiled how SmartThings, its smart home platform, will introduce AI features that allow users to simplify their everyday life through ambient sensing technology and generative AI. At Samsung Unpacked 2025, the company said the upcoming Home AI features will gather insights from a users everyday life to create personalized experiences. Samsung shared [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Samsung Unpacked: The Samsung Galaxy S25s side button fires up Google Gemini

A new day has dawned for the Samsung side button. At Samsung Unpacked 2025 on Wednesday, the company announced a small but meaningful tweak arriving on the Galaxy S25 line. As it continues to focus more efforts on mobile AI, Samsung is offering up easier access to Google Gemini, by way of the [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Samsung Unpacked 2025: Google is bringing improved hearing aid features

Alongside a slew of announcements tied to Samsungs Galaxy S25 launch at Samsung Unpacked 2025 on Wednesday, Google announced a pair of accessibility improvements for Android. This includes improvements to the screen reader, along with hearing aid functionality. The hearing aid updates arrive after Google expanded the offering as part of its Android 15 rollout. [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Samsung Unpacked: Google makes Circle to Search more helpful

At Samsung Unpacked 2025 on Wednesday, Google announced that its updating Circle to Search to make it easier for users to find information and get things done. The feature, which launched last year, allows people to search from anywhere on their phone by using gestures like circling, highlighting, scribbling, or tapping. Now Google is expanding [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman take to social media to fight over Stargate

Billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are fighting on X about Stargate, the enormous infrastructure project to build data centers for OpenAI across the U.S. Stargate, announced Tuesday during a press conference at the White House, would funnel as much as $500 billion from investors including SoftBank and Middle East AI fund MGX [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Livestream app Favorited, a new TikTok alternative, gets backing from a16z

This month, drama unfolded across mainstream social media platforms like TikTok, which briefly went dark in the U.S. before a rapid return. Instagram recently faced backlash after ending its third-party fact-checking program. At the same time, startups like Favorited are attracting attention from investors, creators, and viewers. On Wednesday, the livestream app announced its $1.3 [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Trump administration fires members of cybersecurity review board in horribly shortsighted decision

The Department of Homeland security told members of the Cyber Safety Review Board that their membership was terminated. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Dewey launches a solution to save your TikTok favorites just in case

TikTok is back online in the U.S. for the time being, but its future remains uncertain. While many apps have been scrambling to attract TikTok users and creators, a bookmarking backup service called Dewey has launched a solution that saves your favorite TikTok videos and allows you to access them at any time even [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

HUL-Minimalist Deal: Peak XV To Rake In 10X Returns On Investment

VC firm Peak XV Partners will make a whopping 10X returns on its investment in Minimalist, following the D2C skincare

YouTube launches speed controls and high-quality audio tests for Premium users

YouTube said Wednesday that it is adding new experimental features for Premium users, including high-quality audio, a faster playback speed option on mobile, and the ability to jump ahead on the web to skip to the more intriguing part of the video. The company routinely tests new features that users can activate fromyoutube.com/new. The company [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 tickets now on sale: Lowest rates ever

Were kicking things off earlier than ever! TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 tickets are officially on sale. Dont miss your chance to snag them at the lowest rates of the year! Immerse yourself in the epicenter of tech innovation at Disrupt 2025! From October 27-29, Moscone West in San Francisco transforms into the global hub for technology [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Anthropic reportedly secures an additional $1B from Google

Anthropic has reportedly raised around $1 billion from Google as the AI company looks to deliver a number of major product updates this year. First reported by the Financial Times, Googles fresh investment brings the tech giants total stake in Anthropic to around $3 billion. Google poured $2 billion into Anthropic late last year. Anthropic, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

AI apps saw over $1 billion in consumer spending in 2024

Demand for generative AI help drove consumer spending on apps to $150 billion globally in 2024, up 13% from the prior year. According to an annual State of Mobile report from app intelligence provider Sensor Tower (which acquired Data.ai, the original reports author, last March), AI apps saw a surge of interest over the past [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Trump open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok

President Donald Trump has said he would be open to Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle chairman Larry Ellison buying TikTok as part of join venture with the U.S. government. Trump was asked at a press conference on Tuesday if he was open to Elon buying TikTok. He responded that he would be, and added: [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Databricks closes $15.3B financing at $62B valuation, Meta joins as strategic investor

Data analytics platform Databricks has confirmed that it has closed a previously announced $10 billion in Series J equity financing at a $62 billion valuation. The San Francisco-based company also added a further $5.25 billion in debt financing, funded by JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, among other leading financial institutions and alternative [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

What PowerSchool isnt saying about its massive student data breach

The hack has the potential to be one of the biggest of the year, but the edtech giant is refusing to answer important questions 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Ramp encroaches into digital bank territory with new treasury product

Over the years, Ramp has built a name for itself in the corporate card and expense management space. Its branched out into travel, bill pay, and more, while raising over $1.2 billion in venture funding. Today, the six-year-old fintech startup is announcing a different kind of expansion one that takes it into more of [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Postman launches an AI agent builder on top of its API platform

Since it was founded in 2014, India-based Postman has made a name for itself as one of the most popular platforms for building and using APIs, with 500,000 organizations now using the service. Like with so many other SaaS services, though, its valuation today is reportedly down from its $5.6 billion high in 2021. But [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Sales knowledge automation platform 1up gets a third of its customer leads from memes

When George Avetisov was the founder and CEO of cybersecurity startup HYPR, he spent a lot of time in the trenches with the companys sales team. He quickly realized that regardless of how good his sales team was, they were consistently pulling in other departments to answer customer questions or fill out technical questionnaires. They [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Doti gives enterprises a flexible AI-powered search experience to unlock their data silos

As enterprises look at how they can best leverage AI to increase their employees productivity, search is an obvious use case. In most companies, after all, data lives in multiple disconnected silos and the combination of large language models, retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and enterprise-grade integration services now makes it easier than ever to not [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

HUL To Acquire D2C Brand Minimalist At A Valuation Of INR 2,955 Cr

FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has signed an agreement to acquire D2C brand Minimalist for a cash consideration of

Google hit with $12.6M fine in Indonesia for monopolistic practices in payment system

Indonesias antitrust agency KPPU fined Google 202.5 billion Rupiahs, equivalent to $12.6 million, on Wednesday for antitrust violation related to its payment system services for the Google Play Store. The KPPU ordered the search giant to cease the mandatory use of Google Play Billing in the Google Play Store. It also asked Google to let [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Hindustan Unilever to acquire Peak XV-backed Minimalist for over $340M

Hindustan Unilever has agreed to acquire beauty startup Minimalist for about $342 million, as the consumer goods giant seeks to expand in Indias fast-growing premium skincare market. Hindustan Unilever will initially acquire a 90.5% stake in the direct-to-consumer brand through secondary buyouts and primary investment, with the remaining 9.5% to be purchased from founders in [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

UK appoints ex-Amazon executive Doug Gurr as interim chair of antitrust body

The U.K.s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has a new interim chairman: former Amazon executive Doug Gurr (pictured above). The announcement comes as the U.K. seeks to position itself as a pro-growth, pro-tech nation by cutting red-tape and bureaucracy, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage. The country is also nearing the end of a [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Delhivery Shares Hit Fresh 52-Week Low At INR 312.40

Shares of logistics major Delhivery plummeted 5% to hit a fresh 52-week low of INR 312.40 apiece during the intraday

Indian fintech Jar turns cash flow positive

Indian fintech Jar has turned cash flow positive, an executive at the Tiger Global-backed startup confirmed on Wednesday. The three-year-old startup, which offers savings and investment services to consumers, achieved the milestone while still growing by more than 10 times last year, according to an investor note seen by TechCrunch. The profitability push comes as [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Vertice raises $50M for its AI-powered SaaS spend platform

Vertice has made a name for itself over the years in the crowded world of expenditure management by focusing on applying AI to optimize an area where businesses are sinking hundreds of billions of dollars annually: software and cloud spend. The London-based startups business has grown 13x in the three years since its inception (similar [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Zepto Looking To Increase IPO Size To $800 Mn $1 Bn: Report

Quick commerce platform Zepto is reportedly looking to increase its initial public offering (IPO) size to $800 Mn$1 Bn, including

Automakers brace for impact of Trump tariff plan for Canada and Mexico

On Monday, hours after his inauguration, Trump said he planned to impose the tariffs beginning Feb. 1. Now the question is whether he will follow through -- or what terms might keep him from doing so.

EU must be 'pragmatic' with US, 'partner' with India : von der Leyen

The EU chief focused much of her address on the need to foster partnerships beyond the United States -- calling for the bloc to engage constructively with China, despite rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

Wheres the money? Can the Budget pull exporters out of their credit crunch?

As MSME exporters continue to grapple with access to credit issues, experts believe formalising the sector along with changing lending mindset can provide a lot of respite to the sector.

DeHaat Buys AgriCentral To Expand Digital Services Suite For Farmers

Agritech startup DeHaat has bought Olam Agri-owned farm advisory platform AgriCentral through an all-cash business transfer agreement. With this strategic

D2C Skincare Brand Deconstruct Raises INR 65 Cr

D2C skincare brand Deconstruct has raised INR 65 Cr (about $7.5 Mn) from French cosmetics giant LOrals venture capital (VC)

Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR) initiative launched to set new global standards for sustainability.

The initiative, providing zero-cost certification to farmers, aims to boost the global competitiveness of Indian rubber through environmental preservation, digital monitoring, and fair practices.

Scammers Defraud Navi Technologies Of INR 14.26 Cr: Report

Sachin Bansal-led fintech unicorn Navi Technologies was reportedly defrauded of INR 14.26 Cr last month. As per The Hindu, Bengalurus

MrBeast is reportedly now among those trying to buy TikTok

An unlikely group, including Mr Beast and Bench acquirer Employer.com, has submitted a bid to buy TikTok. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Microsoft is no longer OpenAIs exclusive cloud provider

Microsoft was once the exclusive provider of data center infrastructure for OpenAI to train and run its AI models. No longer. As part of Stargate, OpenAIs massive new AI infrastructure deal with SoftBank, Oracle, and others, Microsoft says it has signed a new agreement with OpenAI that gives it right of first refusal on new [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

OpenAI teams up with SoftBank and Oracle on $500B data center project

OpenAI says that it will team up with Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and with Oracle, along with others, to build multiple data centers for AI in the U.S. The joint venture, called The Stargate Project, will begin with a large data center project in Texas and eventually expand to other states.The companies expect to commit $100 [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Scale AIs Alexandr Wang has published an open letter lobbying Trump to invest in AI

Scale AI's CEO Alexandr Wang has five recommendations for President Trump to keep the US ahead of China on AI. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Amperesand targets data centers as the next big customer for its solid-state transformers

Amperesands technology replaces the iron cores that define old transformers with silicon carbide. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Startup founders flooded inauguration parties hopeful for dealmaking

All throughout Americas capital, founders enjoyed the fruits of their industrys political jockeying. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Meta is building Oakley smart glasses for athletes: report

Metas Reality Labs is expanding its lineup of AI smart glasses with a new pair of Oakley-branded spectacles targeted at athletes, according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman. Bloomberg reports the new smart glasses, with which Meta seeks to capitalize on the Ray-Ban Metas success, will be based on Oakleys Sphaera glasses, and will shift the camera [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Perplexity launches Sonar, an API for AI search

Perplexity on Tuesday launched an API service called Sonar, allowing enterprises and developers to build the startups generative AI search tools into their own applications. While most generative AI features today have answers informed only by training data, this limits their capabilities, Perplexity wrote in a blog post. To optimize for factuality and authority, APIs [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Trump targets EV charging funding programs Tesla benefits from

President Donald Trump is trying to halt the flow of funding for EV charging infrastructure from two programs that have benefitted Tesla the latest example of how Elon Musks political interests seem to be at odds with his car companys goal of advancing sustainable energy. Its not a given that Trumps gambit will succeed. [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Spotifys educational audio courses could be coming to U.S.

Spotify is expanding its streaming service to now include educational courses in addition to music, podcasts, and audiobooks. The company on Tuesday referenced one of its newer features called courses, which allow users to learn about topics in areas like business, tech, lifestyle, music, and more. The feature is initially being piloted in the U.K., [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Trump moves to sink offshore wind

President Trump signed an executive order that halted federal leases for offshore wind development on the outer continental shelf. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Meta lures TikTok creators with $5K bonuses, content deals, free verification

Meta is luring TikTok creators over to its platforms with the promise of cash bonuses, content deals, and support to grow their communities. The company announced on Tuesday that eligible TikTok creators will be able to earn up to $5,000 in bonuses over three months for posting Reels on Facebook and Instagram. These creators will [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Funding to fintechs continues to decline, but at a slower pace

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, were looking at just how much fintech startups raised in 2024, a slew of fundraising deals, Plaids reported revenue growth last year, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunchs biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Forum software NodeBB joins the fediverse

Before there was social media, there were internet forums. Millions of forum sites continue to operate, which is why its notable that one top forum software provider, NodeBB, is now joining the fediverse, also known as the open social web. The fediverse today includes apps like decentralized X rival Mastodon, Instagram alternative Pixelfed, an open [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Exclusive: Celcius In Talks To Raise INR 125 Cr From Omnivore, Others

Cold-chain marketplace Celcius Logistics is in advanced discussions with investors to raise around INR 125 Cr (about $14.5 Mn) in

Meta will soon let you link your WhatsApp account with Instagram and Facebook

Meta announced on Tuesday that users will soon be able to add their WhatsApp account to their Accounts Center, a hub where users can manage connected experiences across their Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Quest accounts. With this integration, users will be able to cross-post their WhatsApp Status as Stories on Instagram and Facebook, getting rid [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

IMDb founder steps down as CEO after 35 years

IMDb, the Amazon-owned online database that provides information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, announced on Tuesday that its founder, Col Needham, is stepping down as CEO. Nikki Santoro, who has served as the Chief Operating Officer since 2021, has been appointed as his successor. Santoros appointment is significant, as she is the first woman [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

UK plans digital wallet for drivers licenses and other ID, plus a chatbot powered by OpenAI

Alongside its big public push for AI investments, the U.K. government is also playing a virtual card to catapult itself into the 21st century. Today it announced plans to launch a secure digital wallet to manage government-issued credentials, alongside a chatbot built in collaboration with OpenAI to interact with the main GOV.UK portal. [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Mistral AI plans IPO

French AI lab, Mistral, is working toward an initial public offering, co-founder and CEO Arthur Mensch said Tuesday in an interview with Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Mistral is not for sale, Mensch said, adding that the company plans to open an office in Singapore to focus on the Asia-Pacific region and [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Toronto school district says 40 years of student data stolen in PowerSchool breach

Canadas largest school board says hackers may have accessed some 40 years worth of student data during the recent PowerSchool breach. In a letter sent to parents this week, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) said that the data breach affected all students enrolled in the district between September 1985 and December 2024. The school [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Qomodo raises $13.9M to expand BNPL for Italys main-street retailers

Payments and financial solutions are two-a-penny at this point, but mostly for online e-commerce. What about physical stores? In 2023 Qomodo, a Milan-based all-in-one payment methods aggregator for physical merchants, came out with a 34.5 million ($36.9 million) pre-seed round (mostly debt), which we covered, to expand the BNPL model into other categories. Its now [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

HPE investigating security breach after hacker claims theft of sensitive data

A well-known hacker claims to have stolen source code and user data from the enterprise IT giant 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

DroneAcharya Bags Contract To Offer Training Courses For Army Officials

Listed drone solutions provider DroneAcharya has bagged a contract worth INR 7.53 Lakh from the defence ministry to provide drone-centric

MoneyHash, which provides single access to payment services in MENA, banks $5.2M

When merchants or companies launch online, they typically start by partnering with one or two payment processors. But as they grow and expand into new regions, they often need to onboard additional payment partners to meet different customer (and sometimes regulatory) needs, a process that comes with some hurdles. Thats given rise to companies to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Drishti IAS posts revenue of Rs 405 crore, Rs 90 crore PAT in FY24

The institute enhanced its digital presence, aiding over 1.5 million students, and expanded to cities like Delhi and Jaipur.

IndiaMART Q3 Profit Surges 48% YoY To INR 121 Cr

B2B marketplace IndiaMART InterMESH posted a 48% jump in its consolidated net profit to INR 121 Cr in the third

Meet The 38 D2C Brands From Inc42s Second Cohort Of D2CX

The rising penetration of the internet and smartphones has turned India into an online shopping juggernaut, with more than 500

LTIMindtree President Sudhir Chaturvedi Resigns To Explore New Opportunities

Global technology consulting company LTIMindtrees wholetime director and president of markets, Sudhir Chaturvedi has stepped down from his role to

Karmen secures $9.4 million for its revenue-based financing products

French startup Karmen has secured a small funding round so that it can improve its instant financing products. The company offers short-term loans to small companies facing a working capital crunch. Its a 9 million equity-and-debt round ($9.4 million at todays exchange rates) with Seventure Partners buying a stake in the small startup. Financire Arbevel [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Office Space Management Startup Workie Bags Funding To Boost Expansion

Office space management startup Workie has raised INR 13 Cr ($1.5 Mn) in an equity funding round to fuel its

Your cup of morning joe is about to shock you

If anything, the only question is why retail coffee prices arent much higher already. In nominal terms, wholesale green coffee beans are changing hands in the New York and London markets at the highest level ever, having surpassed the peak set in 1977.

Budget 2025: Indias skilling and apprenticeship initiatives run into teething issues

Experts say that while progress has been made in skilling programs and apprenticeships, it is essential to maintain momentum in the upcoming budget.

Zepto Ropes In Smartworks To Manage New HQ In Bengaluru

As part of shifting its base from Mumbai to Bengaluru, quick commerce unicorn Zepto has reportedly selected IPO-bound coworking startup

From Slurrp Farm To Paper Boat: Here Are 49 F&B D2C Brands Reshaping The Indian Consumer Market

India is renowned for its rich culinary delights, with each state offering a diverse array of food and beverage (F&B)

President Trump signs exec order to make Musks DOGE commission more official

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory commission spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk recommending deep cuts to federal agencies, could soon become more official, should an executive order signed by President Donald Trump pass legal muster. On Monday evening, Trump signed an order that renames the U.S. Digital Service (USDS), which was created in [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Trump signs exec order delaying TikTok enforcement action for 75 days

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring TikTok service in the U.S. The order instructs relevant government agencies to pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving [TikTok.]Via the order, Trump is instructing the U.S. Attorney General not to take any action for 75 days to enforce the Protecting Americans [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

President Trump repeals Bidens AI executive order

During his first day in office, President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order signed by former President Joe Biden that sought to reduce the potential risks AI poses to consumers, workers, and national security. Bidens executive order directed the Commerce Departments National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to author guidance that helps companies [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

UK to unveil Humphrey assistant for civil servants with other AI plans to cut bureaucracy

A week after the U.K. government announced a sweeping plan to make big investments into AI, its laying out more details around how this will take shape in the public sector. On the agenda: AI assistants to speed up public services; data-sharing deals across siloed departments; and a new set of AI tools dubbed [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

OpenAIs agent tool may be nearing release

OpenAI may be close to releasing an AI tool that can take control of your PC and perform actions on your behalf. Tibor Blaho, a software engineer with a reputation for accurately leaking upcoming AI products, claims to have uncovered evidence of OpenAIs long-rumored Operator tool. Publications including Bloomberg have previously reported on Operator, which [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Friend delays shipments of its AI companion pendant

Friend, a startup creating a $99, AI-powered necklace designed to be treated as a digital companion, has delayed its first batch of shipments until Q3. Friend had planned to ship devices to pre-order customers in Q1. But according to co-founder and CEO Avi Schiffman, thats no longer feasible. As much as I would liked to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

US safety regulators expand Ford hands-free driving tech investigation

A U.S. federal safety regulator has upgraded its investigation into Fords hands-free advanced driver assistance system known as BlueCruise a required step before a recall can be issued. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Office of Defects Investigation launched a probe into Ford BlueCruise last April after the agency confirmed the system was active [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Razorpay, Cashfree To Discontinue Partnership With Juspay

Following PhonePes suit, payment aggregators Razorpay and Cashfree also plan to discontinue all third-party partnerships and integrations with payment orchestration

At the Microsoft Excel World Championship, selfies and a hype tunnel

An arena. A hype tunnel, the kind through which NBA players typically streak. A competitor dressed in a jersey patterned with a six-pack abs. In a new piece, The New York Times takes readers to an event that organizers call the Microsoft Excel World Championship, a 40-minute, Las Vegas-based competition featuring 12 contestants all [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Flipboards new app Surf adds its own video feed, too

After the TikTok ban went into effect on Sunday, social network Bluesky launched a custom feed for videos on its platform. Now, Flipboards newest app, Surf, which is dedicated to browsing the open social web and decentralized services like Mastodon and Bluesky, is taking advantage of that move to introduce a video feed of its [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

DeepSeek claims its reasoning model beats OpenAIs o1 on certain benchmarks

Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has released an open version of DeepSeek-R1, its so-called reasoning model, that it claims performs as well as OpenAIs o1 on certain AI benchmarks. R1 is available from the AI dev platform Hugging Face under an MIT license, meaning it can be used commercially without restrictions. According to DeepSeek, R1 beats [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.