Fundamental Research Labs nabs $30M to build AI agents across verticals
Fundamental Research Labs is releasing multiple AI products related to gaming and productivity.
Anthropic and the Pentagon are reportedly arguing over Claude usage
The Pentagon is pushing AI companies to allow the U.S. military to use their technology for “all lawful purposes,” but Anthropic is pushing back, according to a new report in Axios. The government is reportedly making the same demand to OpenAI, Google, and xAI. An anonymous Trump administration official told Axios that one of those […]
Sex toy maker Lovense threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that exposed users’ data
The internet-connected sex toy maker said it fixed the vulnerabilities that exposed users’ private email addresses and accounts to takeovers, but said it was also planning to take legal action following the disclosure.
Truecaller’s call recording feature won’t work on iPhones from Sept. 30
The app’s call recording feature will no longer be available on iPhones starting September 30. Users with saved call recordings can either download them to their devices, share them via email or messaging apps, or switch their storage preference to iCloud to keep the recordings accessible.
TikTok launches ‘TikTok Pro’ in Europe with built-in charity program
The app features TikTok’s new “Sunshine Programme,” which allows users to support charitable organizations.
Term sheets, traction, and truth bombs: inside the Series A mindset at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, we’re getting real about what it takes to land a Series A in today’s market — no smoke, no mirrors, just the unfiltered perspective from the people signing the checks. Series A has changed — here’s how to win in 2026 […]
Product Returns Don’t Have to Be a Sunk Cost — Here’s How Tweaking Your Return Strategy Can Make You Money
As brands navigate today’s shifting retail landscape, returns recommerce is becoming an essential strategy to unlock accessible price points, foster customer loyalty and stay agile.
OpenAI reportedly raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
The oversubscribed round came months ahead of schedule, and is part of OpenAI’s strategy to raise $40 billion.
Instagram now requires users to have at least 1,000 followers to go live
Until now, Instagram allowed anyone to go live, regardless of their follower count or whether their account was public or private.
The new face of defense tech — Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries — takes the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Autonomous weapons, decentralized strategy, and startup speed — this isn’t the future of defense, it’s the now. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Ethan Thornton, CEO and founder of Mach Industries, steps onto the AI Stage to talk about how next-gen defense is being built from the ground up with AI at its core. Inside the AI […]
This Detroit startup is turning to utilities to make home efficiency upgrades cheaper
Investors have bought into Pearl Edison’s idea and recently poured $3 .3 million into the startup.