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.
Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/metas-ai-glasses-can-now-help-you-hear-conversations-better/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/metas-ai-glasses-can-now-help-you-hear-conversations-better/
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Meta's AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better | TechCrunch
Conversation focus uses the AI glasses' open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you're talking to, says Meta.
DoorDash rolls out Zesty, an AI social app for discovering new restaurants
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/doordash-rolls-out-zesty-an-ai-social-app-for-discovering-new-restaurants/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/doordash-rolls-out-zesty-an-ai-social-app-for-discovering-new-restaurants/
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DoorDash rolls out Zesty, an AI social app for discovering new restaurants | TechCrunch
Users can view and share photos and comments about restaurants they’ve visited, discover content from others, and follow people just like on any social network.
Slate crosses 150,000 reservations despite waning EV truck enthusiasm
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/slate-crosses-150000-reservations-despite-waning-ev-truck-enthusiasm/
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Slate crosses 150,000 reservations despite waning EV truck enthusiasm | TechCrunch
It took Slate Auto about seven months to grow its customer list by 50%, but new reservations appear to be outpacing any cancelations.
WikiFlix shows us what Netflix would have been like 100 years ago
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/wikiflix-shows-us-what-netflix-would-have-been-like-100-years-ago/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/wikiflix-shows-us-what-netflix-would-have-been-like-100-years-ago/
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WikiFlix shows us what Netflix would have been like 100 years ago | TechCrunch
On WikiFlix, a Netflix-inspired archive of public domain films, you can watch movies like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Nosferatu" for free.
Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/tesla-engaged-in-deceptive-marketing-for-autopilot-and-full-self-driving-judge-rules/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/tesla-engaged-in-deceptive-marketing-for-autopilot-and-full-self-driving-judge-rules/
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Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules | TechCrunch
The judge ruled Tesla should have to suspend manufacturing and sales in California for 30 days, but the DMV stayed those rulings for 90 days to allow Tesla to comply.
Monzo board reportedly pushed out CEO Anil over IPO timing
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/monzo-board-reportedly-pushed-out-ceo-anil-over-ipo-timing/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/16/monzo-board-reportedly-pushed-out-ceo-anil-over-ipo-timing/
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Monzo board reportedly pushed out CEO Anil over IPO timing | TechCrunch
A key issue, reportedly, was IPO timing.
Google deepens consumer credit push in India with UPI-linked card
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/google-deepens-consumer-credit-push-in-india-with-upi-linked-card/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/google-deepens-consumer-credit-push-in-india-with-upi-linked-card/
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Google deepens consumer credit push in India with UPI-linked card | TechCrunch
Google has entered India's growing co-branded credit card market by partnering with Axis Bank.
Amazon reportedly in talks to invest $10B in OpenAI as circular deals stay popular
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/amazon-reportedly-in-talks-to-invest-10b-in-openai-as-circular-deals-stay-popular/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/amazon-reportedly-in-talks-to-invest-10b-in-openai-as-circular-deals-stay-popular/
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Amazon reportedly in talks to invest $10B in OpenAI as circular deals stay popular | TechCrunch
Amazon is in early discussions to invest as much as $10 billion in OpenAI in a deal that would see the AI lab using the e-commerce giant's AI chips.
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Skana Robotics helps fleets of underwater robots communicate with each other
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/skana-robotics-helps-fleets-of-underwater-robots-communicate-with-each-other/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/skana-robotics-helps-fleets-of-underwater-robots-communicate-with-each-other/
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Skana Robotics helps fleets of underwater robots communicate with each other | TechCrunch
Skana Robotics built a decision-making algorithm that helps unmanned vessels react and adapt to data from other vessels.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s hostile bid, calls offer ‘illusory’
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/warner-bros-discovery-rejects-paramounts-hostile-bid-calls-offer-illusory/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/warner-bros-discovery-rejects-paramounts-hostile-bid-calls-offer-illusory/
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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount's hostile bid, calls offer 'illusory' | TechCrunch
Warner Bros. Discovery called Paramount's offer "illusory" and said that the company had misled shareholders about its financing.
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Bluesky launches a privacy-focused ‘find friends’ feature without invite spam
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/bluesky-launches-a-privacy-focused-find-friends-feature-without-invite-spam/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/bluesky-launches-a-privacy-focused-find-friends-feature-without-invite-spam/
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Bluesky launches a privacy-focused 'Find Friends' feature without invite spam | TechCrunch
The Bluesky contact-matching feature is opt-in and your data won't be used to spam your friends, the social network says.
Coursera and Udemy enter a merger agreement valued at around $2.5B
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/coursera-and-udemy-enter-a-merger-agreement-valued-at-around-2-5b/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/coursera-and-udemy-enter-a-merger-agreement-valued-at-around-2-5b/
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Coursera and Udemy enter a merger agreement valued at around $2.5B | TechCrunch
Coursera and Udemy, two of the biggest names in online learning, are combining platforms next year.
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/google-launches-gemini-3-flash-makes-it-the-default-model-in-the-gemini-app/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/google-launches-gemini-3-flash-makes-it-the-default-model-in-the-gemini-app/
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Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app | TechCrunch
Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search
Radiant Nuclear raises $300M for its semi-sized 1 MW reactor
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/radiant-nuclear-raises-300m-for-its-semi-sized-1-mw-reactor/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/radiant-nuclear-raises-300m-for-its-semi-sized-1-mw-reactor/
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Radiant Nuclear raises $300M for its semi-sized 1 MW reactor | TechCrunch
Radiant Nuclear is developing a small modular reactor to replace diesel generators. The startup previously raised $165 million in May.
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Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy and is looking to sell the business
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/rad-power-bikes-files-for-bankruptcy-and-is-looking-to-sell-the-business/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/rad-power-bikes-files-for-bankruptcy-and-is-looking-to-sell-the-business/
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Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy and is looking to sell the business | TechCrunch
It's the latest e-bike company to seek bankruptcy protection after pandemic-era excitement for the category wore off.
Amazon appoints longtime AWS exec Peter DeSantis to lead new AI org
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/amazon-appoints-longtime-aws-exec-peter-desantis-to-lead-new-ai-org/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/amazon-appoints-longtime-aws-exec-peter-desantis-to-lead-new-ai-org/
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Amazon appoints longtime AWS exec Peter DeSantis to lead new AI org | TechCrunch
DeSantis has spent 27 years at Amazon, including eight years as an SVP for AWS, the cloud provider that powers about one-third of the internet.
Facebook is testing a link posting limit for professional accounts and pages
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/facebook-is-testing-a-link-posting-limit-for-professional-accounts-and-pages/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/facebook-is-testing-a-link-posting-limit-for-professional-accounts-and-pages/
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Facebook is testing a link-posting limit for professional accounts and pages | TechCrunch
Meta said that the test impacts professional accounts and pages on Facebook.
Cisco says Chinese hackers are exploiting its customers with a new zero-day
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/cisco-says-chinese-hackers-are-exploiting-its-customers-with-a-new-zero-day/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/17/cisco-says-chinese-hackers-are-exploiting-its-customers-with-a-new-zero-day/
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Cisco says Chinese hackers are exploiting its customers with a new zero-day | TechCrunch
Cisco said it discovered a Chinese hacking campaign targeting its customers by exploiting a zero-day in some of the company's most popular products.