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.
Google launches sub-$5 AI Plus plan in India to compete with ChatGPT Go
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/google-launches-sub-5-ai-plus-plan-in-india-to-compete-with-chatgpt-go/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/google-launches-sub-5-ai-plus-plan-in-india-to-compete-with-chatgpt-go/
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Google launches sub-$5 AI Plus plan in India to compete with ChatGPT Go | TechCrunch
For new users in India, Google is offering an AI Plus subscription for ₹199 ($2.21) for the first six months, after which you'll have to pay ₹399 ($4.44).
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AI startup Tavus founder says users talk to its AI Santa ‘for hours’ per day
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/ai-startup-tavus-founder-says-users-talk-to-its-ai-santa-for-hours-per-day/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/ai-startup-tavus-founder-says-users-talk-to-its-ai-santa-for-hours-per-day/
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AI startup Tavus founder says users talk to its AI Santa ‘for hours’ per day | TechCrunch
Tavus has launched a new experience where you can chat with an AI Santa that asks personal questions and remembers your interests.
Figma launches new AI-powered object removal and image extension
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/figma-launches-new-ai-powered-object-removal-and-image-extension/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/figma-launches-new-ai-powered-object-removal-and-image-extension/
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Figma launches new AI-powered object removal and image extension | TechCrunch
Figma is launching a new image editing toolbar to bring all its features in one place.
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Unacademy’s founder says startup is now worth less than $500M, confirms M&A talks
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/unacademys-founder-says-startup-is-now-worth-less-than-500m-confirms-ma-talks/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/unacademys-founder-says-startup-is-now-worth-less-than-500m-confirms-ma-talks/
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Unacademy's founder says startup is now worth less than $500M, confirms M&A talks | TechCrunch
Unacademy's valuation has dropped by over 85% from its pandemic-era peak price tag of $3.5 billion, its founder said.
ChatGPT is Apple’s most downloaded app of 2025 in the US
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/chatgpt-is-apples-most-downloaded-app-of-2025-in-the-us/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/chatgpt-is-apples-most-downloaded-app-of-2025-in-the-us/
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ChatGPT is Apple's most downloaded app of 2025 in the US | TechCrunch
This is ChatGPT's first year as the No. 1 app on the U.S. App Store by downloads.
Amazon now offers same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 2,300 US cities
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-now-offers-same-day-delivery-of-perishable-groceries-in-2300-us-cities/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-now-offers-same-day-delivery-of-perishable-groceries-in-2300-us-cities/
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Amazon now offers same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 2,300 US cities | TechCrunch
The e-commerce giant says it will expand the service to additional cities in 2026.
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Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct’s self-published ebooks
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-changes-how-copyright-protection-is-applied-to-kindle-directs-self-published-ebooks/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/amazon-changes-how-copyright-protection-is-applied-to-kindle-directs-self-published-ebooks/
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Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct's self-published e-books | TechCrunch
Amazon says it will allow authors to offer their DRM-free e-books in the EPUB and PDF formats through its self-publishing platform, Kindle Direct Publishing. Starting on January 20, 2026, authors who set their titles as DRM-free will see their books made…
Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications’ Google News pages
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/google-is-testing-ai-powered-article-overviews-on-select-publications-google-news-pages/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/google-is-testing-ai-powered-article-overviews-on-select-publications-google-news-pages/
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Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications’ Google News pages | TechCrunch
By adding AI-powered article overviews, Google says users will get more context before they click through to read an article.
YouTube TV to launch genre-based subscription plans in 2026
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/youtube-tv-to-launch-genre-based-subscription-plans-in-2026/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/youtube-tv-to-launch-genre-based-subscription-plans-in-2026/
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YouTube TV to launch genre-based subscription plans in 2026 | TechCrunch
The new packages will give consumers more flexibility over the content that they want to pay for. YouTube notes that users will still get access to popular features like unlimited DVR, multiview, key plays, and fantasy view.
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Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/marco-rubio-bans-calibri-font-at-state-department-for-being-too-dei/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/marco-rubio-bans-calibri-font-at-state-department-for-being-too-dei/
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Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI | TechCrunch
Calibri, which could make documents easier to read for the vision impaired, was apparently installed in 2023 by the department’s then-DEI office. Rubio’s memo has designated Times New Roman as his tenure’s official font, stating it will “restore decorum and…
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OSHA investigating new crane accident at SpaceX’s Starbase facility
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/osha-investigating-new-crane-accident-at-spacexs-starbase-facility/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/osha-investigating-new-crane-accident-at-spacexs-starbase-facility/
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Exclusive: OSHA investigating new crane accident at SpaceX's Starbase facility | TechCrunch
A subcontractor says he was crushed by a metal support, breaking his hip, knee, and tibia. He's suing SpaceX and the construction company that employed him.
Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/overview-energy-wants-to-beam-energy-from-space-to-existing-solar-farms/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/overview-energy-wants-to-beam-energy-from-space-to-existing-solar-farms/
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Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms | TechCrunch
The stealthy startup plans to use a network of satellites to harvest sunlight and send it to Earth using infrared lasers.