Ford and Renault team up on cheaper EVs in a ‘fight for our lives’
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/ford-and-renault-team-up-on-cheaper-evs-in-a-fight-for-our-lives/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/ford-and-renault-team-up-on-cheaper-evs-in-a-fight-for-our-lives/
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Ford and Renault team up on cheaper EVs in a 'fight for our lives' | TechCrunch
The automakers will work together to bring two Ford-branded EVs to European dealerships in 2028.
Google Photos launches new video editing tools
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/google-photos-launches-new-video-editing-tools/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/google-photos-launches-new-video-editing-tools/
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Google Photos launches new video editing tools | TechCrunch
Google Photos' new update helps make editing video reels in the app quicker, such as new templates that already add music and text to clips.
Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/truecaller-now-lets-users-protect-households-from-scam-calls/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/truecaller-now-lets-users-protect-households-from-scam-calls/
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Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls | TechCrunch
Truecaller's Family Protection will be rolled out widely in the first quarter of 2026. The new feature lets up to five people join a family group overseen by one member who acts as the administrator and manages scam-blocking settings for the others.
Amazon’s Ring rolls out controversial, AI-powered facial recognition feature to video doorbells
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells/
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Amazon's Ring rolls out controversial, AI-powered facial-recognition feature to video doorbells | TechCrunch
The feature lets you identify the people who regularly come to your door by creating a catalog of up to 50 faces. The company says the Ring feature is opt in and the biometric data isn't used to train AI models.
Boom Supersonic raises $300M to build natural gas turbines for Crusoe data centers
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/boom-supersonic-raises-300m-to-build-natural-gas-turbines-for-crusoe-data-centers/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/boom-supersonic-raises-300m-to-build-natural-gas-turbines-for-crusoe-data-centers/
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Boom Supersonic raises $300M to build natural gas turbines for Crusoe data centers | TechCrunch
Crusoe will pay Boom $1.25 billion for more than a gigawatt of generating capacity with deliveries of the turbines starting in 2027.
Slack CEO Denise Dresser to join OpenAI as chief revenue officer
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/slack-ceo-denise-dresser-to-join-openai-as-chief-revenue-officer/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/slack-ceo-denise-dresser-to-join-openai-as-chief-revenue-officer/
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Slack CEO Denise Dresser to join OpenAI as chief revenue officer | TechCrunch
OpenAI says that Dresser will be responsible for the company's revenue strategy in enterprise and customer success.
Three in ten U.S. teens use AI chatbots every day, but safety concerns are growing
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/three-in-ten-u-s-teens-use-ai-chatbots-every-day-but-safety-concerns-are-growing/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/three-in-ten-u-s-teens-use-ai-chatbots-every-day-but-safety-concerns-are-growing/
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Three in 10 US teens use AI chatbots every day, but safety concerns are growing | TechCrunch
While teenagers may start out using AI chatbots for basic questions, their relationship with chatbot platforms has the potential to turn addictive.
Why Cursor’s CEO believes OpenAI, Anthropic competition won’t crush his startup
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/why-cursors-ceo-believes-openai-anthropic-competition-wont-crush-his-startup/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/why-cursors-ceo-believes-openai-anthropic-competition-wont-crush-his-startup/
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Why Cursor's CEO believes OpenAI, Anthropic competition won't crush his startup | TechCrunch
After reaching $1 billion in annualized revenue, Anysphere CEO Michael Truell explained the features his company is focused on building out.
B Capital founding partner Kabir Narang leaves to launch new investment platform
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/b-capital-founding-partner-kabir-narang-leaves-to-launch-new-investment-platform/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/b-capital-founding-partner-kabir-narang-leaves-to-launch-new-investment-platform/
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B Capital founding partner Kabir Narang leaves to launch new investment platform | TechCrunch
Kabir Narang is laying the groundwork for a new investment platform slated for 2026 that will focus on "compounding at the intersection of technology, AI, and global capital flows."
SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5B valuation target
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/spacex-reportedly-planning-2026-ipo-with-1-5b-valuation-target/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/spacex-reportedly-planning-2026-ipo-with-1-5b-valuation-target/
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SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5B valuation target | TechCrunch
The company is looking to raise $30 billion, which would make it the biggest IPO ever, just ahead of Saudi Aramco's in 2019.
SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5T valuation target
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/spacex-reportedly-planning-2026-ipo-with-1-5t-valuation-target/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/spacex-reportedly-planning-2026-ipo-with-1-5t-valuation-target/
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SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5T valuation target | TechCrunch
The company is looking to raise $30 billion, which would make it the biggest IPO ever, just ahead of Saudi Aramco's in 2019.
Hinge CEO steps down to launch Overtone, an AI dating app
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/hinge-ceo-steps-down-to-launch-overtone-an-ai-dating-app/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/hinge-ceo-steps-down-to-launch-overtone-an-ai-dating-app/
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Hinge CEO steps down to launch Overtone, an AI dating app | TechCrunch
Overtone is described as "an early-stage dating service focused on using AI and voice tools to help people connect in a more thoughtful and personal way."
Unconventional AI confirms its massive $475M seed round
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/unconventional-ai-confirms-its-massive-475m-seed-round/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/unconventional-ai-confirms-its-massive-475m-seed-round/
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Unconventional AI confirms its massive $475M seed round | TechCrunch
Led by Naveen Rao, the former head of AI at Databricks, the new hardware startup is valued at $4.5 billion.
Coreweave CEO defends AI circular deals as ‘working together’
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/coreweave-ceo-defends-ai-circular-deals-as-working-together/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/coreweave-ceo-defends-ai-circular-deals-as-working-together/
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CoreWeave CEO defends AI circular deals as 'working together' | TechCrunch
The CEO of the AI data center provider, which has Nvidia as an investor and a supplier, described the environment as a "violent change" in demand.
Fertility startup Inito wants to use AI-designed antibodies to expand at-home health tests
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/fertility-startup-inito-wants-to-use-ai-designed-antibodies-to-expand-at-home-health-tests/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/fertility-startup-inito-wants-to-use-ai-designed-antibodies-to-expand-at-home-health-tests/
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Fertility startup Inito wants to use AI-designed antibodies to expand at-home health tests | TechCrunch
Inito has raised $29 million in new funding to invest in and develop AI-engineered antibodies that will help it offer new types of tests and improve the accuracy of existing ones.
Meesho’s $606M IPO pops as enthusiasm for India’s e-commerce startups rises
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/meeshos-606m-ipo-pops-as-enthusiasm-for-indias-e-commerce-startups-rises/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/meeshos-606m-ipo-pops-as-enthusiasm-for-indias-e-commerce-startups-rises/
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Meesho's $606M IPO pops as enthusiasm for India's e-commerce startups rises | TechCrunch
Meesho had a good first day as a public company, with its shares climbing as much as 46% from its issue price as investors jumped to grab a piece of the company built around small merchants and value-conscious consumers.
Amazon to invest additional $35B in India by 2030, taking total planned spending to $75B
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-to-invest-additional-35b-in-india-by-2030-taking-total-planned-spending-to-75b/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-to-invest-additional-35b-in-india-by-2030-taking-total-planned-spending-to-75b/
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Amazon to invest additional $35B in India by 2030, taking total planned spending to $75B | TechCrunch
The e-commerce giant said the new investment will support its efforts to digitize small businesses and strengthen its logistics and operations footprint in India.
Adobe brings Photoshop, Express and Acrobat features to ChatGPT
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/adobe-brings-photoshop-express-and-acrobat-features-to-chatgpt/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/adobe-brings-photoshop-express-and-acrobat-features-to-chatgpt/
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Adobe brings Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat features to ChatGPT | TechCrunch
The company on Wednesday said it is adding features from Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat to ChatGPT, letting users ask the chatbot to use these apps to edit images, modify PDFs, or animate elements.
Petco takes down Vetco website after exposing customers’ personal information
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/petco-takes-down-vetco-website-after-exposing-customers-personal-information/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/petco-takes-down-vetco-website-after-exposing-customers-personal-information/
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Exclusive: Petco takes down Vetco website after exposing customers' personal information
TechCrunch found Petco's veterinary clinics were spilling customers' personal information and medical histories of their pets to the open web.
Instagram’s new ‘Your Algorithm’ tool gives you more control over the Reels you see
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/instagrams-new-your-algorithm-tool-gives-you-more-control-over-the-reels-you-see/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/instagrams-new-your-algorithm-tool-gives-you-more-control-over-the-reels-you-see/
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Instagram's new 'Your Algorithm' tool gives you more control over the Reels you see | TechCrunch
You can select which topics you want to see more or less of, and your recommendations will adapt accordingly.