Ethereal Exploration Guild, an Indian spacetech startup better known as EtherealX, is close to securing about $21 million in a new funding round. The round is co-led by TDK Ventures, with participation from Accel and Vietnam-based venture capital firm BIG…
Swedish vibe coding startup Lovable has more than tripled its valuation in just five months. The Stockholm-based company announced it raised $330 million in a Series B funding round led by CapitalG and Menlo Ventures, achieving a $6.6 billion valuation.…
Luma, the a16z-backed AI video and 3D model company, has released a new model called Ray3 Modify. This model allows users to modify existing footage by providing character reference images. A key feature is that it preserves the performance of…
President Donald Trump’s social media company, Trump Media and Technology Group, announced on Thursday that it is merging with TAE Technologies, a Southern California-based company that has pursued fusion power for nearly three decades. The all-stock transaction is valued at…
Apple will allow alternative app stores in Japan and permit developers to process payments for digital goods outside of its own in-app purchase system on iOS. This change is not voluntary; Apple is being forced to comply with Japan’s new…
Rivian has released a major software update for its new second-generation R1 electric vehicles. This update introduces the “Universal Hands-Free” driving software, which the company previewed at its inaugural Autonomy & AI Day last week. The new feature allows drivers…
In an industry that reinvents itself before most people finish their breakfast, TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC events series has become something rare: a constant. These evenings offer a chance to step back from the blur of headlines and hype cycles. They are…
Multiple reports suggest that live sports viewing has declined for certain sports, especially among Gen Z. To solve this, leagues and broadcasters are trying to make sports more engaging for fans with different kinds of viewing experiences, stats, and analysis.…
Amazon is introducing a new feature for Alexa+ called Greetings, which adds conversational AI to compatible Ring doorbells. This feature allows users to manage deliveries, politely decline salespeople, and let family or friends leave a message when they are away.…
According to Reuters, Instacart is currently facing scrutiny from the FTC. The agency has sent the grocery delivery platform a civil investigative demand regarding its AI-powered pricing tool, Eversight. In simpler terms, the FTC wants to understand why some people…
