Google Chrome adds AI-powered store summaries to help US shoppers
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/28/google-chrome-adds-ai-powered-store-summaries-to-help-u-s-shoppers/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/28/google-chrome-adds-ai-powered-store-summaries-to-help-u-s-shoppers/
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Google Chrome adds AI-powered store summaries to help US shoppers | TechCrunch
The feature will display a pop-up that informs consumers about the store's reputation for things like product quality, shopping, pricing, customer service, and returns.
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AI data analyst startup Julius nabs $10M seed round
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/28/ai-data-analyst-startup-julius-nabs-10m-seed-round/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/28/ai-data-analyst-startup-julius-nabs-10m-seed-round/
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AI data analyst startup Julius nabs $10M seed round | TechCrunch
Julius is designed to act like a data scientist by analyzing and visualizing extensive datasets and then performing predictive modeling from natural language prompts.
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Food delivery service Calo scores $39 million in Series B extension as it sets eyes on the UK
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/food-delivery-service-calo-scores-39-million-in-series-b-extension-as-it-sets-eyes-on-the-uk/
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/food-delivery-service-calo-scores-39-million-in-series-b-extension-as-it-sets-eyes-on-the-uk/
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Food delivery service Calo scores $39M in Series B extension as it sets eyes on the UK | TechCrunch
Calo acquired two meal kit companies in the UK and integrated their operations without laying off anyone.
TikTok adds YouTube Music as an option to save songs playing in videos
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/tiktok-adds-youtube-music-as-an-option-to-save-songs-playing-in-videos/
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/tiktok-adds-youtube-music-as-an-option-to-save-songs-playing-in-videos/
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TikTok adds YouTube Music as an option to save songs playing in videos | TechCrunch
You can now save tracks playing in TikTok videos directly to a playlist on YouTube Music.
Adobe adds new AI-powered image editing features to Photoshop
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/adobe-adds-new-ai-powered-image-editing-features-to-photoshop/
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/adobe-adds-new-ai-powered-image-editing-features-to-photoshop/
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Adobe adds new AI-powered image-editing features to Photoshop | TechCrunch
Adobe is rolling out a feature that lets you place an object in a scene, remove its background, and have Photoshop use Firefly models to adjust color, lighting, shadows, and visual tones to fit the object in the scene.
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Google’s NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/googles-notebooklm-rolls-out-video-overviews/
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/googles-notebooklm-rolls-out-video-overviews/
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Google's NotebookLM rolls out Video Overviews | TechCrunch
With this new capability, NotebookLM is taking a more visual approach to helping users understand different topics and ideas.
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Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/anthropic-reportedly-nears-170b-valuation-with-potential-5b-round/
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/anthropic-reportedly-nears-170b-valuation-with-potential-5b-round/
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Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round | TechCrunch
The new round is being led by Iconiq Capital, with the possibility of a co-lead investor joining.
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Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/anthropic-reportedly-nears-170b-valuation-with-potential-5b-round/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/29/anthropic-reportedly-nears-170b-valuation-with-potential-5b-round/
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Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round | TechCrunch
The new round is being led by Iconiq Capital, with the possibility of a co-lead investor joining.
Gen AI apps doubled their revenue, grew to 1.7B downloads in first half of 2025
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/gen-ai-apps-doubled-their-revenue-grew-to-1-7b-downloads-in-first-half-of-2025/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/gen-ai-apps-doubled-their-revenue-grew-to-1-7b-downloads-in-first-half-of-2025/
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GenAI apps doubled their revenue, grew to 1.7B downloads in first half of 2025 | TechCrunch
People are downloading and spending money on GenAI apps more than ever.
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Zuckerberg says people without AI glasses will be at a disadvantage in the future
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/zuckerberg-says-people-without-ai-glasses-will-be-at-a-disadvantage-in-the-future/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/zuckerberg-says-people-without-ai-glasses-will-be-at-a-disadvantage-in-the-future/
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Zuckerberg says people without AI glasses will be at a disadvantage in the future | TechCrunch
Mark Zuckerberg really believes AI glasses will be the ideal way to blend the physical and digital worlds together.
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Figma’s IPO price hit a $19.3B valuation out of the gate
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/figmas-ipo-price-hit-a-19-3b-valuation-out-of-the-gate/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/figmas-ipo-price-hit-a-19-3b-valuation-out-of-the-gate/
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Figma's IPO price hit a $19.3B valuation out of the gate | TechCrunch
In what should be a surprise to no one, Figma priced its IPO shares above its already increased previously announced range.
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Kleiner Perkins-backed Ambiq pops on IPO debut
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/kleiner-perkins-backed-ambiq-pops-on-ipo-debut/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/kleiner-perkins-backed-ambiq-pops-on-ipo-debut/
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Kleiner Perkins-backed Ambiq pops on IPO debut | TechCrunch
The 15-year-old chipmaker saw its shares climb 61% above its IPO price by the close of its first trading day.
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🤖 Neural Agent — your AI-powered desktop assistant
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🔸 Automates all routine tasks while you code, design, or think
🔸 Runs on Claude, GPT-4, Azure OpenAI, and Bedrock — top-tier models
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🔸 Automates all routine tasks while you code, design, or think
🔸 Runs on Claude, GPT-4, Azure OpenAI, and Bedrock — top-tier models
🔸 Fully integrated UI — type commands into a small bar and get results instantly
🔸 Simple setup with an easy-to-use API and step-by-step install guide
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🌍 Venture Events — August 2025
A curated list of key startup and VC events this month. Follow the trends, build your network, and find your next opportunity.
📍 Vntr Investor Roundtable
August 2 – Hanoi, Vietnam
Regional roundtable on VC trends across Southeast Asia
📍 Enterprise AI Summit Vancouver 2025
August 10 – Vancouver, Canada
AI-focused summit with investment panels, use cases, and workshops
📍 VC Fast Pitch
August 14 – Online
Startup pitch sessions with live feedback from global investors
📍 TechBBQ 2025
August 27–28 – Copenhagen, Denmark
Scandinavia’s largest startup+VC conference: 8,000+ attendees, 1,200 investors, 2,200 startups
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A curated list of key startup and VC events this month. Follow the trends, build your network, and find your next opportunity.
📍 Vntr Investor Roundtable
August 2 – Hanoi, Vietnam
Regional roundtable on VC trends across Southeast Asia
📍 Enterprise AI Summit Vancouver 2025
August 10 – Vancouver, Canada
AI-focused summit with investment panels, use cases, and workshops
📍 VC Fast Pitch
August 14 – Online
Startup pitch sessions with live feedback from global investors
📍 TechBBQ 2025
August 27–28 – Copenhagen, Denmark
Scandinavia’s largest startup+VC conference: 8,000+ attendees, 1,200 investors, 2,200 startups
🤝 Whether you're raising, investing, or scouting trends — August is packed with high-signal VC gatherings.
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📣 Why Sam Altman Says You Shouldn’t Track User Growth Early On
In the early stages of a startup, it’s not about how many users you have — it’s about how much they love your product.
Altman explains why obsession with absolute growth is a mistake, and what you should focus on instead:
🔸 A small group of obsessed users is better than a wide pool of casual ones
🔸 Deep engagement signals product-market fit more than raw numbers
🔸 Retention and frequency are your best early metrics
🔸 Word-of-mouth is the ultimate validation
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In the early stages of a startup, it’s not about how many users you have — it’s about how much they love your product.
Altman explains why obsession with absolute growth is a mistake, and what you should focus on instead:
🔸 A small group of obsessed users is better than a wide pool of casual ones
🔸 Deep engagement signals product-market fit more than raw numbers
🔸 Retention and frequency are your best early metrics
🔸 Word-of-mouth is the ultimate validation
Almost all great companies start with a product that a few people love.
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🚨 OpenAI raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
According to the New York Times, OpenAI has raised $8.3 billion at a jaw-dropping $300 billion valuation — months ahead of schedule.
The deal is part of its plan to secure $40B in total funding this year.
🖱 First reported by DealBook, this is OpenAI’s largest round to date
🖱 SoftBank has already committed $30B for the year
🖱 The funding underscores the escalating race for AI dominance
🖱 Wall Street attention has shifted from tech giants to frontier labs like OpenAI
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According to the New York Times, OpenAI has raised $8.3 billion at a jaw-dropping $300 billion valuation — months ahead of schedule.
The deal is part of its plan to secure $40B in total funding this year.
🖱 First reported by DealBook, this is OpenAI’s largest round to date
🖱 SoftBank has already committed $30B for the year
🖱 The funding underscores the escalating race for AI dominance
🖱 Wall Street attention has shifted from tech giants to frontier labs like OpenAI
The compute arms race is in full swing — and OpenAI just pulled far ahead.
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GitHub Copilot crosses 20 million all-time users
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/github-copilot-crosses-20-million-all-time-users/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/30/github-copilot-crosses-20-million-all-time-users/
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GitHub Copilot crosses 20M all-time users | TechCrunch
One of the most popular AI coding tools on the market added 5 million users in the last three months.
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Venture firm CRV raises $750M, downsizing after returning capital to investors
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/01/venture-firm-crv-raises-750m-downsizing-after-returning-capital-to-investors/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/01/venture-firm-crv-raises-750m-downsizing-after-returning-capital-to-investors/
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Venture firm CRV raises $750M, downsizing after returning capital to investors | TechCrunch
The 55-year-old VC firm announced its twentieth fund.
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🚀 Anthropic set to join world’s top 3 most valuable startups
Iconiq Capital is reportedly leading a new $5B round into Anthropic, pushing its valuation to $170B — nearly 3x its March valuation. That would make it the third most valuable private company globally, behind only OpenAI and SpaceX.
🖱 Iconiq manages capital for Zuckerberg, Hoffman, Moskovitz, and other tech billionaires
🖱 Anthropic is now in talks with MGX (UAE) and Amazon
🖱 The company had previously resisted Middle East capital, but CEO Dario Amodei said it’s now a matter of survival
🖱 The AI funding race is intensifying, and top players are reaching megacorp valuations faster than ever
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Iconiq Capital is reportedly leading a new $5B round into Anthropic, pushing its valuation to $170B — nearly 3x its March valuation. That would make it the third most valuable private company globally, behind only OpenAI and SpaceX.
🖱 Iconiq manages capital for Zuckerberg, Hoffman, Moskovitz, and other tech billionaires
🖱 Anthropic is now in talks with MGX (UAE) and Amazon
🖱 The company had previously resisted Middle East capital, but CEO Dario Amodei said it’s now a matter of survival
🖱 The AI funding race is intensifying, and top players are reaching megacorp valuations faster than ever
If the deal closes, Anthropic won’t just be an AI lab — it’ll be an economic superpower.
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📈 Figma stock pops on IPO debut, hits $47B market cap
Figma finally went public—and Wall Street couldn’t get enough. The design platform opened at $33, surged to $124, and closed at $115.50, ending the day with a $47B market cap.
🔸 IPO demand was so high, trading was briefly halted due to volatility
🔸 Retail buyers joked online about being allocated just 1 share
🔸 Market cap doubled Adobe’s failed $20B acquisition offer from 2023
🔸 After-hours trading stayed hot, with continued price action
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Figma finally went public—and Wall Street couldn’t get enough. The design platform opened at $33, surged to $124, and closed at $115.50, ending the day with a $47B market cap.
🔸 IPO demand was so high, trading was briefly halted due to volatility
🔸 Retail buyers joked online about being allocated just 1 share
🔸 Market cap doubled Adobe’s failed $20B acquisition offer from 2023
🔸 After-hours trading stayed hot, with continued price action
Figma didn’t just rebound from a blocked deal—it sprinted past it.
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What founders should think about if looking to raise a Series C
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/02/what-founders-should-think-about-if-looking-to-raise-a-series-c/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/02/what-founders-should-think-about-if-looking-to-raise-a-series-c/
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What founders should think about if looking to raise a Series C | TechCrunch
In the past year, the bar for raising late-stage capital has only risen; investors are no longer just chasing momentum, as many were in the last few years — they are chasing certainty, according to Sapphire Ventures partner Cathy Gao.