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.
Hundreds of Cisco customers are vulnerable to new Chinese hacking campaign, researchers say
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/hundreds-of-cisco-customers-are-vulnerable-to-new-chinese-hacking-campaign-researchers-say/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/hundreds-of-cisco-customers-are-vulnerable-to-new-chinese-hacking-campaign-researchers-say/
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Hundreds of Cisco customers are vulnerable to new Chinese hacking campaign, researchers say | TechCrunch
Cisco warned that Chinese government hackers are exploiting a zero-day in some of its products. Researchers now say there are hundreds of vulnerable Cisco customers.
Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by ‘earnphone’ startup Mode Mobile
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/anonymous-messaging-app-ngl-was-acquired-by-earnphone-startup-mode-mobile/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/anonymous-messaging-app-ngl-was-acquired-by-earnphone-startup-mode-mobile/
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Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by 'EarnPhone' startup Mode Mobile | TechCrunch
Given NGL's track record of dubious growth hacking, this partnership with Mode Mobile seems like a good match.
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Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/where-are-investors-placing-their-bets-next-year-ai-ai-ai/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/where-are-investors-placing-their-bets-next-year-ai-ai-ai/
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Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI. | TechCrunch
Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field.
Elon Musk’s $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/elon-musks-56b-tesla-pay-package-restored-by-delaware-supreme-court/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/elon-musks-56b-tesla-pay-package-restored-by-delaware-supreme-court/
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Elon Musk's $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court | TechCrunch
The decision brings to a close a years-long court battle that irked Musk so much he moved Tesla's incorporation from Delaware to Texas.
Cursor continues acquisition Spree with Graphite deal
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/cursor-continues-acquisition-spree-with-graphite-deal/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/cursor-continues-acquisition-spree-with-graphite-deal/
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Cursor continues acquisition spree with Graphite deal | TechCrunch
Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million.
Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/where-are-investors-placing-their-bets-next-year-ai-ai-ai/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/where-are-investors-placing-their-bets-next-year-ai-ai-ai/
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Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI. | TechCrunch
Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field.
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/former-patagonia-ceo-rose-marcario-resigns-from-rivians-board/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/former-patagonia-ceo-rose-marcario-resigns-from-rivians-board/
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Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian's board | TechCrunch
Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year.
Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/building-venture-backable-companies-in-heavily-regulated-spaces/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/building-venture-backable-companies-in-heavily-regulated-spaces/
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Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces | TechCrunch
This week on Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen spoke to two founders who are working to make progress in industries ripe for disruption, despite the regulatory headaches that might have deterred many other people.
Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/building-venture-backable-companies-in-heavily-regulated-spaces/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/building-venture-backable-companies-in-heavily-regulated-spaces/
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Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces | TechCrunch
This week on Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen spoke to two founders who are working to make progress in industries ripe for disruption, despite the regulatory headaches that might have deterred many other people.
Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/rocket-lab-wins-another-defense-related-space-contract/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/rocket-lab-wins-another-defense-related-space-contract/
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Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract | TechCrunch
The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency.
Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/ex-splunk-execs-startup-resolve-ai-hits-1-billion-valuation-with-series-a/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/ex-splunk-execs-startup-resolve-ai-hits-1-billion-valuation-with-series-a/
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Ex-Splunk execs' startup Resolve AI hits $1B valuation with Series A | TechCrunch
The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.
Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/sequoia-partner-spreads-debunked-brown-shooting-theory-testing-new-leadership/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/sequoia-partner-spreads-debunked-brown-shooting-theory-testing-new-leadership/
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Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership | TechCrunch
The newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia's new leadership -- managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month -- can or will rein in Maguire's social media activity.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/20/new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-signs-raise-act-to-regulate-ai-safety/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/20/new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-signs-raise-act-to-regulate-ai-safety/
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New York governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety | TechCrunch
The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents to the state within 72 hours.
OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/20/openai-allows-users-to-directly-adjust-chatgpts-warmth-and-enthusiasm/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/20/openai-allows-users-to-directly-adjust-chatgpts-warmth-and-enthusiasm/
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OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level | TechCrunch
The tweaks allow users to further customize ChatGPT’s tone, on top of the existing ability to set a “base style and tone” — including the Professional, Candid, and Quirky tones that OpenAI added in November.
‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/20/it-felt-so-wrong-colin-angle-on-irobot-the-ftc-and-the-amazon-deal-that-never-was/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/20/it-felt-so-wrong-colin-angle-on-irobot-the-ftc-and-the-amazon-deal-that-never-was/
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'It felt so wrong': Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was | TechCrunch
The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says doomed the Roomba maker -- and what it means for American innovation.
Israel’s famed VC Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, backed the tech that will improve his life
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/israels-famed-vc-jon-medved-diagnosed-with-als-backed-the-tech-that-will-improve-his-life/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/israels-famed-vc-jon-medved-diagnosed-with-als-backed-the-tech-that-will-improve-his-life/
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Israel’s famed VC Jon Medved, diagnosed with ALS, backed the tech that will improve his life | TechCrunch
In perhaps the last public interview of one Israel's most famous VCs, Jon Medved tells TechCrunch how tech will enhance his life.
Waymo suspends service in San Francisco as robotaxis stall during blackout
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/waymo-suspends-service-in-san-francisco-as-robotaxis-stall-during-blackout/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/waymo-suspends-service-in-san-francisco-as-robotaxis-stall-during-blackout/
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Waymo resumes service in San Francisco after robotaxis stall during blackout | TechCrunch
Waymo suspended its SF robotaxi service on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave many of its vehicles stalled on city streets.
Waymo suspends service in San Francisco as robotaxis stall during blackout
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/waymo-suspends-service-in-san-francisco-as-robotaxis-stall-during-blackout/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/waymo-suspends-service-in-san-francisco-as-robotaxis-stall-during-blackout/
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Waymo resumes service in San Francisco after robotaxis stall during blackout | TechCrunch
Waymo suspended its SF robotaxi service on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave many of its vehicles stalled on city streets.
TikTok Shop launches digital gift cards to challenge Amazon and eBay
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/tiktok-shop-launches-digital-gift-cards-to-challenge-amazon-and-ebay/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/tiktok-shop-launches-digital-gift-cards-to-challenge-amazon-and-ebay/
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TikTok Shop launches digital gift cards to challenge Amazon and eBay | TechCrunch
TikTok Shop has rolled out a new feature that allows users to purchase digital gift cards, making it easier to help friends and family buy from the millions of products on the app.