As Lovable hits $200M ARR, its CEO credits staying in Europe for its success
Lovable CEO Anton Osika said he credits ignoring advice to move to Silicon Valley for the AI coding company’s success.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
Quantum physicists have shrunk and “de-censored” DeepSeek R1
A group of quantum physicists claims to have created a version of the powerful reasoning AI model DeepSeek R1 that strips out the censorship built into the original by its Chinese creators. The scientists at Multiverse Computing, a Spanish firm specializing in quantum-inspired AI techniques, created DeepSeek R1 Slim, a model that is 55% smaller…
Can This Cheeky Fashion Brand Impress Investors in Just 60 Seconds?
Find out on the latest episode of “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.”
TikTok will now give you badges for limiting your doomscrolling
TikTok is adding new digital wellbeing tools like an affirmation journal, a background sound generator, and badges for using the app within limits
TikTok now lets you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see
With the new AI-generated content control, users who want to see less of this sort of content can dial things down, while those who enjoy it can choose to see more of it.
Emm raises $9M seed to create to launch one of the world’s first ‘smart’ menstrual cups
On Wednesday, Emm, based in the UK, announced a $9 million seed (£6.8 million) round led by Lunar Ventures as it prepares to officially launch the smart menstrual cup in 2026.
The all-electric Jeep Recon is finally here
The Jeep Recon, an all-electric SUV with an estimated 250 miles of range, is here, and I couldn’t be more surprised. Here’s why. Three years ago, Jeep unveiled how it was reshaping its portfolio with the launch of three EVs — two of which were bound for the North American market by 2024. The all-electric […]
Trump DOE gives Microsoft partner $1B loan to restart Three Mile Island reactor
Constellation Energy will use the loan to refurbish a reactor it idled in 2019. Microsoft has agreed to buy the power once the facility reopens in 2028.
European tech gets political
Taking a page from Big Tech, legacy industries, and their U.S. peers, European tech companies are increasingly learning to lobby for themselves.
Tesla receives ride-hailing permit in Arizona in last required step to launch robotaxi service
Tesla received a ride-hailing permit this week from Arizona regulators, opening the door for the automaker to begin operating a robotaxi service in the state. A spokesperson with Arizona Department of Transportation told TechCrunch the automaker applied for a Transportation Network Company permit on November 13. Tesla has met the requirements to operate as a […]