Luma releases a new AI model that lets users generate a video from a start and end frame
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/luma-releases-a-new-ai-model-that-lets-users-generate-a-video-from-a-start-and-end-frame/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/luma-releases-a-new-ai-model-that-lets-users-generate-a-video-from-a-start-and-end-frame/
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Luma releases a new AI model that lets users generate a video from a start and end frame | TechCrunch
Luma AI's new model is available through the company's Dream Machine platform.
Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/apple-opens-up-its-app-store-to-competition-in-japan/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/apple-opens-up-its-app-store-to-competition-in-japan/
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Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan | TechCrunch
Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won't return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.
Trump Media is merging with fusion power company TAE Technologies in $6B+ deal
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/trump-media-is-merging-with-fusion-power-company-tae-technologies-in-6b-deal/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/trump-media-is-merging-with-fusion-power-company-tae-technologies-in-6b-deal/
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Trump Media is merging with fusion power company TAE Technologies in $6B+ deal | TechCrunch
The merger would broaden Trump Media’s holdings into the nascent fusion power space while data centers clamor for more electricity amid the ongoing AI boom.
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Rivian rolls out new ‘Universal Hands-Free’ driving feature
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/rivian-rolls-out-new-universal-hands-free-driving-feature/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/rivian-rolls-out-new-universal-hands-free-driving-feature/
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Rivian rolls out new 'Universal Hands-Free' driving feature | TechCrunch
The driver assistance software is available on Rivian's for Gen 2 R1 cars and works on 3.5 million miles of North American roads. But it doesn't slow or stop for traffic lights or stop signs.
Tech provider for NHS England confirms data breach
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/tech-provider-for-nhs-england-confirms-data-breach/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/tech-provider-for-nhs-england-confirms-data-breach/
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Tech provider for NHS England confirms data breach | TechCrunch
U.K.-based healthcare tech provider DXS International said it discovered and contained a data breach on Sunday. A ransomware gang took credit for the breach.
Peripheral Labs taps into self-driving car sensors to bring sports fans right into the game
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/peripheral-labs-taps-into-self-driving-car-sensors-to-bring-sports-fans-right-into-the-game/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/peripheral-labs-taps-into-self-driving-car-sensors-to-bring-sports-fans-right-into-the-game/
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Peripheral Labs taps into self-driving car sensors to bring sports fans right into the game | TechCrunch
The startup has raised a $3.6 million seed round led by Khosla Ventures.
No keynotes, no BS — why this year’s best tech talks happened over cocktails at StrictlyVC
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/no-keynotes-no-bs-why-this-years-best-tech-talks-happened-over-cocktails-at-strictlyvc/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/no-keynotes-no-bs-why-this-years-best-tech-talks-happened-over-cocktails-at-strictlyvc/
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Why this year's best tech talks happened over cocktails at StrictlyVC | TechCrunch
Impactful talks and connections happen at StrictlyVC. Read the full 2025 recap and join the 2026 waitlist to get early bird tickets.
TDK Ventures, Accel set to back India’s EtherealX in reusable launch vehicle push: sources
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/tdk-ventures-accel-set-to-back-indias-etherealx-in-reusable-launch-vehicle-push-sources/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/tdk-ventures-accel-set-to-back-indias-etherealx-in-reusable-launch-vehicle-push-sources/
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TDK Ventures, Accel set to back India's EtherealX in reusable launch vehicle push: Sources | TechCrunch
EtherealX aims to take on SpaceX's Falcon 9 with its fully reusable rocket.
LinkedIn’s profile verification push is accelerating — and India is leading the charge in 2025
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/linkedins-profile-verification-push-is-accelerating-and-india-is-leading-the-charge-in-2025/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/linkedins-profile-verification-push-is-accelerating-and-india-is-leading-the-charge-in-2025/
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LinkedIn's profile verification push is accelerating — and India is leading the charge in 2025 | TechCrunch
LinkedIn profile verification adoption in India has risen about 80% in the past 12 months.
ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/chatgpts-mobile-app-hits-new-milestone-of-3b-in-consumer-spending/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/chatgpts-mobile-app-hits-new-milestone-of-3b-in-consumer-spending/
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ChatGPT's mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending | TechCrunch
ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.
Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/pickle-robot-adds-tesla-veteran-as-first-cfo/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/pickle-robot-adds-tesla-veteran-as-first-cfo/
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Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO | TechCrunch
Jeff Evanson recently joined Pickle Robot as the company's first CFO as the startup has allegedly expanded its partnership with UPS.
Why British politicians are flocking to American tech giants
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/why-british-politicians-are-flocking-to-american-tech-giants/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/why-british-politicians-are-flocking-to-american-tech-giants/
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Why British politicians are flocking to American tech giants | TechCrunch
Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has joined OpenAI as managing director and head of OpenAI for Countries. He also will run Coinbase's internal advisory council.
ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it’s open for business
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/chatgpt-launches-an-app-store-lets-developers-know-its-open-for-business/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/chatgpt-launches-an-app-store-lets-developers-know-its-open-for-business/
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ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it's open for business | TechCrunch
OpenAI is looking to populate its flagship chatbot with a host of new user experiences.
Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/instacart-to-pay-60m-to-settle-ftc-claims-it-deceived-consumers/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/instacart-to-pay-60m-to-settle-ftc-claims-it-deceived-consumers/
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Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers | TechCrunch
The federal agency alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds.
Apple becomes a debt collector with its new developer agreement
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/apple-becomes-a-debt-collector-with-its-new-developer-agreement/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/apple-becomes-a-debt-collector-with-its-new-developer-agreement/
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Apple becomes a debt collector with its new developer agreement | TechCrunch
Apple says it can now collect any money a developer owes the tech giant at any time.
TikTok agrees to deal to cede control of US business to American investor group
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/tiktok-agrees-to-deal-to-cede-control-of-u-s-business-to-american-investor-group/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/tiktok-agrees-to-deal-to-cede-control-of-u-s-business-to-american-investor-group/
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TikTok agrees to deal to cede control of US business to American investor group | TechCrunch
The deal closes a long-running drama in which U.S. authorities have sought to compel ByteDance to divest.
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Hacks, thefts and disruption: The worst data breaches of 2025
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/hacks-thefts-and-disruption-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2025/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/hacks-thefts-and-disruption-the-worst-data-breaches-of-2025/
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Hacks, thefts, and disruption: The worst data breaches of 2025 | TechCrunch
TechCrunch looks back at the biggest data breaches, disruptive cyberattacks, and damaging hacks of 2025, from the raiding of U.S. government databases to a hack every month in South Korea.
Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/meta-is-developing-a-new-image-and-video-model-for-a-2026-release-report-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/meta-is-developing-a-new-image-and-video-model-for-a-2026-release-report-says/
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Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says | TechCrunch
Meta aims to make the text-based model better at coding while also exploring new world models that understand visual information and can reason, plan, and act without needing to be trained on every possibility.
Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/netflix-acquires-gaming-avatar-maker-ready-player-me/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/netflix-acquires-gaming-avatar-maker-ready-player-me/
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Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me | TechCrunch
The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming noscripts.
OpenAI adds new teen safety rules to ChatGPT as lawmakers weigh AI standards for minors
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/openai-adds-new-teen-safety-rules-to-models-as-lawmakers-weigh-ai-standards-for-minors/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/openai-adds-new-teen-safety-rules-to-models-as-lawmakers-weigh-ai-standards-for-minors/
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OpenAI adds new teen safety rules to ChatGPT as lawmakers weigh AI standards for minors | TechCrunch
OpenAI updated its guidelines for how its AI models should behave with users under 18, and published new AI literacy resources for teens and parents. Still, questions remain about how well policies translate into practice.
Netflix is betting on podcasts to become the new daytime talk show
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/netflix-is-betting-on-podcasts-to-become-the-new-daytime-talk-show/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/netflix-is-betting-on-podcasts-to-become-the-new-daytime-talk-show/
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Netflix is betting on podcasts to become the new daytime talk show | TechCrunch
Netflix is making exclusive deals with podcast studios to compete with YouTube, but podcasters have mixed feelings.