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Google reportedly plans to cut ties with Scale AI

Metas massive investment in Scale AI may be giving some of the startups biggest customers pause. Reuters reports that Google had planned to pay Scale AI $200 million this year but is now planning to cut ties with the startup and is having conversations with its competitors.

15 Jun 2025 12:16 am
Waymo limits service ahead of todays No Kings protests

Alphabet-owned robotaxi company Waymo is limiting service due to Saturdays scheduled nationwide No Kings protests against President Donald Trump and his policies.

14 Jun 2025 11:24 pm
Week in Review: WWDC 2025 recap

Welcome back to Week in Review! We have lots for you this week, including what came out of WWDC 2025; The Browser Company's AI browser; OpenAI's partnership with Mattel; and your iPad might finally be a true work machine.

14 Jun 2025 10:38 pm
The App Stores new AI-generated tags are live in the beta

Apples plans to improve App Store discoverability using AI tagging techniques are now available in the developer beta build of iOS 26. However, the tags do not appear on the public App Store as of yet, nor are they informing the App Store Search algorithm on the public store. Of course, with any upcoming App []

14 Jun 2025 9:31 pm
The investor experience at TechCrunch All Stage: One floor, infinite deal flow

TechCrunch All Stage isnt a waiting room for warm intros its a floor full of founders, ideas, and breakout potential. For VCs, its a rare chance to skip the filters and meet the future of tech in one place, on one day, with no layers between you and the next standout story. Whether youre []

14 Jun 2025 8:32 pm
Anne Wojcickis nonprofit reaches deal to acquire 23andMe

Beleaguered genetic testing company 23andMe announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to sell itself to TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit led by the company's co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki.

14 Jun 2025 7:25 pm
New York passes a bill to prevent AI-fueled disasters

New York state lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday that aims to prevent frontier AI models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic from contributing to disaster scenarios, including the death or injury of more than 100 people, or more than $1 billion in damages. The passage of the RAISE Act represents a win for the AI []

14 Jun 2025 3:39 am
Clay secures a new round at a $3B valuation, sources say

The sales automation startup doubles its valuation a month after launching a tender offer at $1.5 billion.

14 Jun 2025 3:07 am
New details emerge on Metas $14.3B deal for Scale

Metas deal to sort-of but not really acquire AI startup Scale, giving it 49% ownership, is certainly unusual.

14 Jun 2025 3:05 am
TechCrunch Mobility: The cost of Waymo

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

14 Jun 2025 12:15 am
Google tests Audio Overviews for Search queries

Google Search is testing Audio Overviews for certain search queries, the company announced on Friday.

13 Jun 2025 11:31 pm
Apples Liquid Glass design is paving the way for AR glasses

This visual overhaul gives us a glimpse into the design of Apple's rumored AR glasses, which will reportedly debut next year.

13 Jun 2025 11:30 pm
Silicon Valley tech execs are joining the US Army Reserve

CTOs from companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Palantir make up this first cohort of CTOs in the Army Reserve.

13 Jun 2025 10:49 pm
Amazon joins the big nuclear party, buying 1.92 GW for AWS

Amazon and Talen revised an existing deal to buy power from the Susquehanna nuclear power plant.

13 Jun 2025 10:46 pm
Startups Weekly: No sign of pause

This week brought us many reminders that no startup journey is linear but the next billion-dollar idea may only be one click away.

13 Jun 2025 10:35 pm
Beyond Bluesky: These are the apps building social experiences on the AT Protocol

A list of AT Protocol-based, consumer-facing apps that are either built on top of Bluesky or its underlying protocol, allowing users to take back control over their social networking experiences and personal data.

13 Jun 2025 10:34 pm
Zevos EV-only car-share fleet is helping Tesla owners make money

Zevo is a new peer-to-peer car-sharing startup, which is broadly similar to Turo, but focused exclusively on electric vehicles.

13 Jun 2025 10:30 pm
The founder experience at TechCrunch All Stage: Built for people building whats next

For a founder, time is the one resource you cant raise. Thats why TechCrunch All Stage happening July 15 in Bostons SoWa Power Station is designed to make every minute count. Whether youre at the whiteboard sketching v1 of your product or figuring out how to lead a team of 50, TechCrunch All []

13 Jun 2025 9:35 pm
Nvidia to exclude China from its revenue and profit forecasts

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he isn't confident that the U.S. will change its mind on chip export restrictions anytime soon.

13 Jun 2025 9:04 pm
11 startups from YC Demo Day that investors are talking about

Here are some of the top startups from Y Combinator's Spring 2025 Demo Day that caught investors' and our attention.

13 Jun 2025 6:30 pm
What to expect at TechCrunch All Stage: One day, countless connections and takeaways

Whether youre a founder gearing up for your next raise or a VC scouting your next portfolio win, TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 at Bostons SoWa Power Station, packs more into one day than most multi-day conferences manage to deliver. This isnt your typical sit-and-listen event. Its designed to help you build momentum in []

13 Jun 2025 5:31 pm
Scale AI confirms significant investment from Meta, says CEO Alexanr Wang is leaving

Data-labeling firm Scale AI confirmed on Friday that it has received a significant investment from Meta that values the startup at $29 billion.

13 Jun 2025 12:42 pm
After a string of successes, early-stage fund Felicis raises fresh $900M

Lately, Felicis, like most VCs, has been all over AI. Its portfolio now includes, for example, Browser Use, Poolside, Runway, and Supabase.

13 Jun 2025 2:43 am
The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster

Meta does not indicate to users what their privacy settings are as they post, or where they are even posting to. So, if you log into Meta AI with Instagram, and your Instagram account is public, then so too are your searches.

13 Jun 2025 2:19 am
Bluesky backlash misses the point

Not only is Bluesky more than just a Twitter/X alternative, it's just one app in a wider social ecosystem built on open technology.

13 Jun 2025 1:57 am
Meta teams with XGS Energy to build a 150 MW geothermal power plant

XGS Energy will build the new power plant in New Mexico.

13 Jun 2025 1:30 am
Tesla sues former Optimus engineer over alleged trade secret theft

Tesla alleges that Zhongjie Li stole confidential trade secrets and used them to launch a robotics startup a week after he left Tesla.

13 Jun 2025 1:05 am
Google Cloud outage brings down a lot of the internet

Large swaths of the internet went down on Thursday, affecting a range of services, from global cloud platform Cloudflare to popular apps like Spotify. It appears that a Google Cloud outage is at root of these other service disruptions. Google Cloud said it started investigating service issues affecting its customers at 11:46am PT. The company []

13 Jun 2025 1:04 am
a16z-backed Infinite Machine shows off cheaper, modular electric scooter

The Olto is the newest entry into the always-churning market for electric two-wheelers, and it will cost $3,495.

13 Jun 2025 12:05 am
Hotel management platform Canary nabs $80M Series D from YC, Insight Partners

Canary, the hotel guest management platform, announced Thursday the raise of an $80 million Series D in a round led by Brighton Park Capital. Harman Singh Narula and childhood friend SJ Sawhney launched the company in 2018 to help hotels digitize and automate guest interactions. The company has raised nearly $180 million in funding to []

13 Jun 2025 12:00 am
Here are Apples top AI announcements from WWDC 2025

At WWDC 2025, Apple announced several AI features, such as a workout coach, live translation, and more.

12 Jun 2025 11:23 pm
Snapchat adds new features for creators, including an easier way to edit videos

Snapchat is introducing a suite of new tools and features to make it easier for creators to post and share content on its platform.

12 Jun 2025 11:17 pm
Chime almost died in 2016, turned down by 100 VCs today it IPOd at $14.5B

In 2016 when Chime desperately needed cash, over 100 VCs said no. One seed VC, took a chance and saved the company, co-founder Ryan King recalls.

12 Jun 2025 10:53 pm
Apple fixes new iPhone zero-day bug used in Paragon spyware hacks

The iPhone maker quietly updated a February security advisory to publicize a flaw that was used to hack at least two journalists in Europe.

12 Jun 2025 10:36 pm
OpenAI and Barbie-maker Mattel team up to bring generative AI to toymaking, other products

Barbie-maker Mattel and OpenAI have teamed up to bring generative AI to the toymaking and ever-expanding pipeline of IP repackaging.

12 Jun 2025 10:14 pm
Battery manufacturer Powin files for bankruptcy months after landing $200M loan

The Chapter 11 filing will let Powin continue operating while it restructures its debt.

12 Jun 2025 9:58 pm
Conveyor uses AI to automate the painful process of vendor security reviews and RFPs with AI

The 4-year-old startup nabbed a $20 million Series B from SignalFire.

12 Jun 2025 9:30 pm
Instagram will finally let you rearrange your grid

Instagram is finally going to let users rearrange their grid, and is testing a way for users to quietly post to their profile without having the content appear in users' feeds.

12 Jun 2025 9:30 pm
Your iPad is your new computer

iPadOS 26 makes the iPad function more like a MacBook, rather than a giant iPhone, making it a boon for productivity.

12 Jun 2025 9:07 pm
Drive brand impact with a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Hosting a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 provides unparalleled exposure for your brand. This is your chance to connect with a vast network of attendees, influencers, and potential collaborators.

12 Jun 2025 8:30 pm
Legal tech platform Definely raises $30M Series B to make contract reviewing more efficient

The company, based in the U.K., offers a productivity suite to streamline the legal drafting and review process.

12 Jun 2025 6:30 pm
How Warp is introducing robots to automate its network of warehouses

Warp can't automate long-haul trucking or short-range delivery, so it's working on what it can potentially change:the workflows inside its warehouses.

12 Jun 2025 6:30 pm
Automattic acquires relationship manager Clay to add an identity layer to online tools

WordPress.com owner Automattic has added another communication-focused startup to its lineup: relationship-management app Clay.

12 Jun 2025 6:30 pm
How AI sales startup Landbase nabbed Ashton Kutchers Sound Ventures to lead its $30M Series A

A concept Landbase's CEO calls digital trust led nearly 130 VCs to pursue the vibe GTM startup.

12 Jun 2025 6:15 pm
Waymo rides cost more than Uber or Lyft and people are paying anyway

A new analysis done by ride-hailing aggregator Obi shows Waymos cost more especially on shorter trips. They also have longer wait times.

12 Jun 2025 5:30 pm
Researchers confirm two journalists were hacked with Paragon spyware

The confirmation of two hacked victims further deepens an ongoing spyware scandal that, for now, appears largely focused on the Italian government.

12 Jun 2025 5:30 pm
Multiverse Computing raises $215M for tech that could radically slim AI costs

Spanish startup Multiverse Computing announced that it raised an enormous Series B round on the strength of a technology it calls CompactifAI.

12 Jun 2025 2:30 pm
Twenty years strong: a love letter to TechCrunch

Heres to the perspective that twenty years gives you, and to twenty more years of asking hard questions, helping readers see around corners, and working with people who make even the roughest days worth it.

12 Jun 2025 11:30 am
Apple is salvaging Image Playground with a boost from ChatGPT

With the new ChatGPT integration, users will be able to access more styles that move beyond the emoji-like creations that Image Playground has become known for.

12 Jun 2025 2:33 am
Europe, were not leaving. Period.

There are some headlines making the rounds claiming that TechCrunch is pulling out of Europe and shuttering its coverage of European startups. This is flat-out wrong. It misrepresents who we are, what we do, and most of all what we believe. The recent changes at TechCrunch are not about retreat. They are about []

12 Jun 2025 2:15 am