Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/fords-next-f-150-lightning-will-have-a-gas-generator-as-it-pivots-away-from-large-evs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/fords-next-f-150-lightning-will-have-a-gas-generator-as-it-pivots-away-from-large-evs/
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Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs | TechCrunch
The company is abandoning plans for a brand new all-electric pickup truck codenamed "T3" and ending production of the battery-only Lightning.
Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/ford-is-starting-a-battery-storage-business-to-power-data-centers-and-the-grid/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/ford-is-starting-a-battery-storage-business-to-power-data-centers-and-the-grid/
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Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid | TechCrunch
Ford will invest about $2 billion into the new business over the next two years.
Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/nvidia-bulks-up-open-source-offerings-with-an-acquisition-and-new-open-ai-models/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/nvidia-bulks-up-open-source-offerings-with-an-acquisition-and-new-open-ai-models/
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Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models | TechCrunch
Nvidia acquired SchedMD, the lead developer of Slurm, and launched the Nemotron 3 family of open source AI models.
I hate that I love Riverside’s AI-driven “Rewind” for podcasters
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/i-hate-that-i-love-riversides-ai-driven-rewind-for-podcasters/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/i-hate-that-i-love-riversides-ai-driven-rewind-for-podcasters/
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I hate that I love Riverside's AI-driven 'Rewind' for podcasters | TechCrunch
Riverside's year-end review is amusing, but it represents a creative culture that's increasingly entwined with AI.
OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/openai-backed-biotech-firm-chai-discovery-raises-130m-series-b-at-1-3b-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/openai-backed-biotech-firm-chai-discovery-raises-130m-series-b-at-1-3b-valuation/
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OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation | TechCrunch
Chai is building foundation models for drug discovery, specifically to predict interactions between molecules so they could be reprogramed for cures.
VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/vcs-discuss-why-most-consumer-ai-startups-still-lack-staying-power/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/vcs-discuss-why-most-consumer-ai-startups-still-lack-staying-power/
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VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power | TechCrunch
The next consumer tech revolution may require an introduction of a new personal device.
VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/vcs-discuss-why-most-consumer-ai-startups-still-lack-staying-power/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/vcs-discuss-why-most-consumer-ai-startups-still-lack-staying-power/
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VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power | TechCrunch
The next consumer tech revolution may require an introduction of a new personal device.
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Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/everbloom-built-an-ai-to-turn-chicken-feathers-into-cashmere/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/everbloom-built-an-ai-to-turn-chicken-feathers-into-cashmere/
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Exclusive: Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere | TechCrunch
Everbloom has also developed a chemical process to transform waste fibers and feathers into upcycled materials that resemble everything from polyester to cashmere.
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Nuclear startup Last Energy raises $100M for its steel-encased micro reactor
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/nuclear-startup-last-energy-raises-100m-for-its-steel-encased-micro-reactor/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/nuclear-startup-last-energy-raises-100m-for-its-steel-encased-micro-reactor/
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Nuclear startup Last Energy raises $100M for its steel-encased micro reactor | TechCrunch
Last Energy will use the funds to build its 5 megawatt pilot reactor in Texas, which it hopes to turn on next year.
Adobe Firefly now supports prompt-based video editing, adds more third-party models
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/adobe-firefly-now-supports-prompt-based-video-editing-adds-more-third-party-models/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/adobe-firefly-now-supports-prompt-based-video-editing-adds-more-third-party-models/
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Adobe Firefly now supports prompt-based video editing, adds more third-party models | TechCrunch
Adobe is updating its AI video-generation app, Firefly, with a new video editor that supports precise prompt-based edits, as well as adding new third-party models for image and video generation, including Black Forest Labs' FLUX.2 and Topaz Astra.
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India’s Digantara raises $50M for space-based missile defence tech
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/indias-digantara-raises-50m-for-space-based-missile-defence-tech/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/indias-digantara-raises-50m-for-space-based-missile-defence-tech/
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India's Digantara raises $50M for space-based missile defense tech | TechCrunch
With this funding, Digantara has raised $64.5 million in total as it moves beyond space situational awareness into missile tracking, citing growing demand from governments for space-based defense capabilities.
Hacking group says it’s extorting Pornhub after stealing users’ viewing data
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/hacking-group-says-its-extorting-pornhub-after-stealing-users-viewing-data/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/hacking-group-says-its-extorting-pornhub-after-stealing-users-viewing-data/
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Hacking group says it's extorting Pornhub after stealing users’ viewing data | TechCrunch
The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hacking collective stole Pornhub premium users’ data, including email addresses and viewing history.
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Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/apple-tv-adds-support-for-google-cast-even-as-netflix-ditches-the-feature/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/apple-tv-adds-support-for-google-cast-even-as-netflix-ditches-the-feature/
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Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature | TechCrunch
The tech giant's adoption of Google Cast signals its interest in making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service at a time when the market is seeing increased consolidation.
Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/instagram-brings-reels-to-the-big-screen-starting-with-amazon-fire-tv/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/instagram-brings-reels-to-the-big-screen-starting-with-amazon-fire-tv/
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Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV | TechCrunch
By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.
Canadian peer-to-Peer clothing rental company Rax is expanding to the U.S.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/canadian-peer-to-peer-clothing-rental-company-rax-is-expanding-to-the-u-s/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/canadian-peer-to-peer-clothing-rental-company-rax-is-expanding-to-the-u-s/
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Canadian peer-to-peer clothing rental company Rax is expanding to the US | TechCrunch
Rax is a peer-to-peer clothing rental company that won top consumer pitch at Disrupt this year.
Netflix doubles down on video podcasts with iHeartMedia deal
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/netflix-doubles-down-on-video-podcasts-with-iheartmedia-deal/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/netflix-doubles-down-on-video-podcasts-with-iheartmedia-deal/
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Netflix doubles down on video podcasts with iHeartMedia deal | TechCrunch
As part of the agreement, Netflix will get a diverse range of shows spanning comedy, crime, history, sports, and more.
Whole Foods to install smart food waste bins from Mill starting in 2027
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/whole-foods-to-install-smart-food-waste-bins-from-mill-starting-in-2027/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/whole-foods-to-install-smart-food-waste-bins-from-mill-starting-in-2027/
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Whole Foods to install smart food waste bins from Mill starting in 2027 | TechCrunch
The food waste startup founded by Nest alumnus Matt Rogers also received an investment from Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund.
Uber Eats alum lands $14M seed from a16z to fix WhatsApp chaos for LatAm’s doctors
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/uber-eats-alum-lands-14m-seed-from-a16z-to-fix-whatsapp-chaos-for-latams-doctors/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/uber-eats-alum-lands-14m-seed-from-a16z-to-fix-whatsapp-chaos-for-latams-doctors/
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Uber Eats alum lands $14M seed from a16z to fix WhatsApp chaos for LatAm's doctors | TechCrunch
Leona Health built an AI co-pilot to manage the flood of patient messages Latin American doctors receive on WhatsApp.
How Luminar’s doomed Volvo deal helped drag the company into bankruptcy
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/how-luminars-doomed-volvo-deal-helped-drag-the-company-into-bankruptcy/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/how-luminars-doomed-volvo-deal-helped-drag-the-company-into-bankruptcy/
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How Luminar's doomed Volvo deal helped drag the company into bankruptcy | TechCrunch
Luminar says trouble with Volvo started as early as 2022, and that the Swedish automaker made -- but then backed away from -- large orders of its lidar sensors.
Google tests an email-based productivity assistant
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/google-tests-an-email-based-productivity-assistant/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/google-tests-an-email-based-productivity-assistant/
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Google tests an email-based productivity assistant | TechCrunch
Google's new email-based assistant will be available to AI Pro and Ultra plan users over the age of 18 in North America.
OpenAI continues on its ‘code red’ warpath with new image generation model
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/openai-continues-on-its-code-red-warpath-with-new-image-generation-model/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/openai-continues-on-its-code-red-warpath-with-new-image-generation-model/
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OpenAI continues on its 'code red' warpath with new image generation model | TechCrunch
OpenAI rolls out GPT Image 1.5 for ChatGPT, promising 4x faster generation, better instruction-following, and precise edits. The launch escalates its rivalry with Google Gemini.