Spotify expands parent-managed accounts for kids to more countries, including the US

October 14, 2025

Managed Accounts are available to Spotify Premium Family plan members, and allows account holders to manage a separate music-only listening experience for their kids under the age of 13.

UK is delaying Revolut’s banking license over risk management concerns

October 14, 2025

Revolut’s full banking license is on hold because U.K.’s central bank is concerned whether the startup can maintain its risk controls in the face of its rapid international expansion.

A Water Wings Swim School Franchise Offers Year-Round Revenue Potential

October 14, 2025

Water Wings Swim School stands out as a franchise investment for mission-driven entrepreneurs seeking both purpose and profit.

He Was Tens of Thousands in Debt When He Opened His Business. Now, He Has 27 Locations.

October 14, 2025

Tulsa-based restaurateur Elliot Nelson went from overwhelmed 20-something to successful business owner.

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October 14, 2025

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Satellites found exposing unencrypted data, including phone calls and some military comms

October 14, 2025

Researchers spent the past year alerting affected organizations, including T-Mobile and AT&T, but warn that large amounts of satellite data will remain unencrypted and exposed for some years to come.

FleetWorks raises $17M to match truckers with cargo faster

October 14, 2025

Co-founded by a former Uber Freight product manager, and backed by Uber’s lead seed investor, FleetWorks is quickly scooping up customers in the trucking world.

This MacBook Air Was Built for the 24/7 Entrepreneur

October 14, 2025

It can keep up with the nonstop entrepreneur lifestyle, and now it’s $1,100 off.

Aquawise will show off its AI-driven water quality tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

October 14, 2025

Aquawise uses satellite images and a physics-based AI model to monitor and predict water quality at aquaculture farms.

Instagram to show PG-13 content by default to teens, adds more parental controls

October 14, 2025

Instagram users under 18 will now by default only see content that adheres to PG-13 ratings applied to movies, avoiding themes like extreme violence, sexual nudity, and graphic drug use.

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