Google, Accel India accelerator choses 5 startups and none are ‘AI wrappers’
Google and Accel say about 70% of AI startup pitches tied to India were “wrappers” as they reviewed more than 4,000 applications for their Atoms cohort.
The Download: AstroTurf wars and exponential AI growth
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over. In 2001, Americans installed just over 7 million square meters of synthetic turf. By 2024, that number was 79 million square meters—enough to carpet all of Manhattan and then some. The…
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ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator
The company is reportedly delaying the launch as its engineers and lawyers work to avert further legal issues.
Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates
The deal comes after Unacademy’s valuation plunged from $3.5B to under $500M, as India’s once-booming edtech sector struggles.
Save on Office Supplies With This $65 Costco Membership Plus a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card
Get discounts on bulk supplies, office essentials, and everyday business expenses with this Costco membership.
Every Business Owner Needs This Password Manager for Just $24.97
Sticky Password Premium stores passwords safely for businesses, and is on sale for $25.
This Microsoft Office and Laptop Bundle Is Just $260: Great for Budget-Conscious Business Owners
A portable workstation and a lifetime productivity suite for $260? Entrepreneurs, pay attention.
People Don’t Want to Pay For Service — They Want Results. This New Business Model Solves That Problem.
Entrepreneurs aren’t buying advice anymore. In 2026, outcome-based and done-for-you business models win by delivering real results. Here’s why clients now pay more for outcomes, not effort.
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The 6 Leadership Behaviors That Quietly Kill AI Momentum and How to Replace Them
Discover six common executive behaviors that consistently derail AI adoption, even when budgets, tools and talent are in place.
TechCrunch Mobility: Travis Kalanick’s return proves it really is 2016 again
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.