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Today — 29 October 2025TechCrunch

Waabi unveils autonomous truck made in partnership with Volvo

29 October 2025 at 02:17
The move comes as Waabi announced earlier this year that it was partnering with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to build a custom purpose built truck based on Volvo’s auto autonomy platform using Waabi's software stack.

Inside CampusAI’s mission to close the AI training gap for everyday workers — check it out at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

29 October 2025 at 02:15
CampusAI is like “Coursera meets Github meets Tinder in the metaverse” — an educational platform focused on making learning accessible to everyday people who want to bring AI into their everyday workflows, and a virtual ecosystem to connect like-minded people.

Khosla-backed Mazama taps super-hot rocks in race to deliver 24/7 power

29 October 2025 at 01:50
Geothermal startup Mazama Energy said it drilled a borehole that set a temperature record. Such superhot rocks could make geothermal a key player in data center power.
Yesterday — 28 October 2025TechCrunch

Netflix CTO announces interactive real-time voting for live content

28 October 2025 at 23:06
While watching live content, viewers will be able to vote to directly influence the outcome of what they're watching on their TV or mobile device.

Charter Space brings fintech to spacecraft insurance and is showing off its stuff at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

28 October 2025 at 22:20
The goal is faster, cheaper, and more reliable risk evaluation for spacecraft insurance, and eventually to power new forms of credit and nondilutive funding for space companies looking outside venture capital and the public markets.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 2

28 October 2025 at 18:00
Second day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at San Francisco's Moscone West. Here's the rundown on what to expect, including the 50% discount on passes for remainder of the event.

Adobe Firefly Image 5 brings support for layers, will let creators make custom models

28 October 2025 at 16:00
Adobe said on Tuesday that it is launching the latest iteration of its image generation model, Firefly Image 5. The company is also adding features to the Firefly website, support for more third-party models, and the ability to generate speech and soundtracks.

PayPal partners with OpenAI to let users pay for their shopping within ChatGPT

28 October 2025 at 14:47
PayPal is adopting the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), an open source specification developed by OpenAI that lets merchants make their products available within AI apps, consequently enabling users to shop using AI agents.

Roelof Botha explains why Sequoia supports Shaun Maguire after COO quit

28 October 2025 at 03:46
Sequoia's managing partner Roelof Botha defended his colleague's controversial comments that sparked an online backlash, arguing that the VC firm needs "spiky" people.

Strong by Form will show its ultralight engineered wood at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

28 October 2025 at 01:45
Strong by Form has designed a structural floor piece that can span longer distances than existing engineered wood, making it a replacement for steel or concrete. At the same time, the product is lighter than all three.

Waymo co-CEO on robotaxi vandalism: ‘We’re not standing for it’

28 October 2025 at 01:01
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana opened up at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 about the vandalism of its cars and how the company pushes back on government surveillance requests.
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Skyline Nav AI’s software can guide you anywhere, without GPS — find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

27 October 2025 at 22:15
The company's so-called Pathfinder software can look at almost anything — buildings, tree-lined roads, even aerial views — and quickly match it to a database and generate real-time navigation.

Threads adds ‘ghost posts’ that disappear after 24 hours

27 October 2025 at 20:00
Instagram Threads is launching “ghost posts,” a new disappearing-posts feature that lets users share updates that automatically archive after 24 hours. The ephemeral option — rolling out globally on Monday — aims to encourage more casual, low-pressure sharing.

The 2025 Startup Battlefield Top 20 are here. Let the competition begin.

27 October 2025 at 19:00
These 20 companies are more than just early-stage startups — they’re the architects of what’s next. And they’ll have just six minutes on the Disrupt Stage to prove it.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 1

27 October 2025 at 18:00
Today is the first day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, where 10,000 founders, investors, and builders are flooding Moscone West for a nonstop run of ideas, demos, and deals. The energy is electric, the conversations are everywhere, and the breakthroughs are only just beginning. Don't miss out. Register here or head straight to Moscone West to join.

Israeli intelligence vets raise $20M to track developer buying signals

27 October 2025 at 17:13
Onfire, a vertical AI platform for IT revenue teams, is coming out of stealth with $20 million in funding, including a $14 million Series A co-led by Grove Ventures and TLV Partners.

The browser wars are back, and this time they’re powered by AI

24 October 2025 at 23:00
The browser wars are heating up again, this time with AI in the driver’s seat.  OpenAI just launched Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that lets users surf the web using natural language, and even includes an “agent mode” that can complete tasks autonomously. It’s one of the biggest browser launches in recent memory, but it’s debuting […]

EC finds Meta and TikTok breached transparency rules under DSA

24 October 2025 at 19:58
The European Commission said on Friday that it has preliminarily found that both companies are not complying with rules of the Digital Services Act (DSA) that mandate them to give researchers adequate access to public data.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Side Events schedule: Women in Tech, MongoDB, Silkroad Innovation Hub, and more to host

24 October 2025 at 19:30
With TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 right around the corner, we’re thrilled to introduce the companies hosting Side Events that will extend the buzz and excitement to the thousands of attendees and Silicon Valley locals alike.

The full breakout session agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

24 October 2025 at 19:00
The full Disrupt 2025 breakout session agenda is now live. Join for tactical, small-group learning on AI, fundraising, M&A, workflows, and more. Browse the full lineup and register today to save up to $444, and get 60% off a second pass before prices rise on October 27.

Automattic files counterclaims against WP Engine in WordPress lawsuit, alleging trademark misuse

24 October 2025 at 18:57
Automattic has filed counterclaims against WP Engine, alleging that the company — backed by private equity firm Silver Lake — misused WordPress and WooCommerce trademarks, misled users, and undermined the open source community.

AI at the edge: How startups are powering the future of space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

24 October 2025 at 18:30
Just 3 days until liftoff for Disrupt 2025 — and the Space Stage is ready to explore the future of space tech (and every other frontier of innovation). Adam Maher (Ursa), Dr. Lucy Hoag (Violet Labs), and Dr. Debra L. Emmons (The Aerospace Corporation) will unpack how AI is transforming life in orbit. Register now to save up to $444 on your pass, and 60% on a second.

Can steroids combat population collapse? The Enhanced Games wants to find out.

24 October 2025 at 18:00
“I believe that when Fred breaks [Usain Bolt’s] 100-meter world record in Vegas next year, it will be a watershed moment to show that enhanced humans are better than ordinary humans,” D'Souza said on a recent episode of Equity.  

Ticket savings countdown — just 3 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 turns San Francisco into startup city

24 October 2025 at 18:00
Three days. That’s it. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — the startup world’s biggest stage — kicks off October 27 – 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. When Disrupt 2025 arrives, the city doesn’t just host innovation — it amplifies it, transforming San Francisco into a living showcase of ideas, products, and partnerships driving the next wave of tech. Register before prices hike in 3 days.
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