Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers’ personal data
Qantas, the largest airline in Australia, confirmed the theft of 6 million customers' personal information.
Winning capital for your AI startup? Kleida Martiro is leading the conversation at TechCrunch All Stage
AI-native startups are rewriting the rules of what early traction looks like — and too often, investors are still playing by the old ones. At TechCrunch All Stage, happening in Boston on July 15, Kleida Martiro, partner at Glasswing Ventures, will lead a breakout that cuts straight to the core of this disconnect.
Meta is adding AI-powered summaries to WhatsApp
Meta announced on Wednesday that it’s adding an AI-powered summaries feature to WhatsApp. The optional new feature uses Meta AI to summarize unread messages in a chat. This summary would only be visible to you, not others in your chat, the company notes. The feature builds on the AI technology that Meta released in April, […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/25/meta-is-adding-ai-powered-summaries-to-whatsapp/
Julie Bornstein’s Daydream is releasing an AI-powered chatbot for fashion-related shopping
Ecommerce veteran Julie Bornstein's startup Daydream is releasing its AI-powered chatbot for shopping with a focus on fashion.
New space startup Lux Aeterna wants to make satellites reusable
Lux Aeterna, a Denver-based startup, is working on a reusable satellite that has attracted $4 million in pre-seeding funding from investors.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/25/new-space-startup-lux-aeterna-wants-to-make-satellites-reusable/
Google’s AI Mode can now have back-and-forth voice conversations
Google is rolling out the ability for users to have a back-and-forth voice conversation with AI Mode.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/18/googles-ai-mode-can-now-have-back-and-forth-voice-conversations/
Aspora gets $50M from Sequioa to build remittance and banking solutions for Indian diaspora
India has been one of the top recipients of remittances in the world for more than a decade. Inward remittances jumped from $55.6 billion in 2010-11 to $118.7 billion in 2023-24, according to data from the country’s central bank. The bank projects that figure will reach $160 billion in 2029. This means there is an […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/15/aspora-gets-50m-to-build-remittance-solutions-for-indian-diaspora/
Alexa von Tobel has high hopes for ‘fintech 3.0’
It’s been 10 years since Alexa von Tobel sold her financial planning startup Learnvest to Northwestern Mutual for $250 million. Since then, von Tobel became Northwestern Mutual’s first chief digital officer, then chief innovation officer, before launching an early-stage venture firm of her own, Inspired Capital, with former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. She’s […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/15/alexa-von-tobel-has-high-hopes-for-fintech-3-0/
Vijay Pande, founding partner of a16z bio and health strategy, steps down
Since its founding in 2014, a16z Bio+ Health has raised four funds of nearly $3 billion each, including a $1.5 billion fund that closed in 2022.
Apple Intelligence: Everything you need to know about Apple’s AI model and services
Apple Intelligence was designed to leverage things that generative AI already does well, like text and image generation, to improve upon existing features.
YouTube says its ecosystem created 490k jobs and added $55B to the US GDP in 2024
YouTube's impact report shows that the creator economy has continued to grow, despite less interest from venture capitalists.
Love it or hate it? Apple’s new ‘Liquid Glass’ design is getting mixed reviews
Some users and designers are already panning Apple's new user interface dubbed Liquid Glass, even though it's a bit early. There are reasons to think it might improve — but also valid critiques.
What makes TechCrunch All Stage different from other startup events? Answers to your most pressing questions
Tech and startup events have a formula. You know it. We know it. We’ve all done it. But TechCrunch All Stage 2025, which we’re hosting July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, is designed to break out of that rinse-and-repeat model — and focus on what early-stage startups actually need to know, right […]
Snap plans to sell lightweight, consumer AR glasses in 2026
Snap is back with a new pair of AR smart glasses, and for the first time in years, it’s ready to sell them to consumers. The company plans to sell these new glasses, called Specs, to consumers starting in 2026, CEO Evan Spiegel announced on Tuesday during the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/10/snap-plans-to-sell-lightweight-consumer-ar-glasses-in-2026/
At WWDC 2025, Apple sang developers’ praises amid AI letdowns and App Store battles
Apple has yet to deliver on some of the key technology advances that could modernize developers' apps for the AI era.
WWDC 2025: Everything that Apple ‘Sherlocked’ this time
Just like every year, Apple has once again built in some features into its operating systems that were previously available through third-party apps.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/10/wwdc-2025-everything-that-apple-sherlocked-this-time/
Corporate AI adoption may be leveling off, according to Ramp data
A healthy chunk of corporate America has eagerly embraced AI, betting that the tech will bring heretofore unrealizable productivity gains. But adoption may be leveling off, according to transaction data from fintech company Ramp.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/corporate-ai-adoption-may-be-leveling-off-according-to-ramp-data/
Major US grocery distributor warns of disruption after cyberattack
UNFI, a grocery distributor for Whole Foods and others, warned of disruptions to customer orders after a cyberattack.
PayPal is adding hotel booking within its app, powered by Selfbook
PayPal is partnering with hotel payment provider Selfbook to let users search for and book hotels within the PayPal app. The company said that it will let users pay through PayPal at checkout and offer exclusive discounts to users within the app. Users can also use PayPal Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for select hotels […]
WWDC 2025: What to expect from this year’s conference
At WWDC 2025, Apple will likely focus on the next iOS, which is rumored to have the most significant design change since the introduction of iOS 7.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/08/wwdc-2025-what-to-expect-from-this-years-conference/
Trump fast-tracks supersonic travel, amid spate of flight-related executive orders
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration to lift the 52-year ban on supersonic flight over U.S. soil.
X names Polymarket as its official prediction market partner
X announced on Friday that it has partnered with Polymarket, naming it the platform’s official prediction market partner.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/06/x-names-polymarket-as-its-official-prediction-market-partner/
Startups Weekly: It’s buying season
From acquiring stealth startups to larger ones, and from funding Series A to G, buyers and investors made for a busy news cycle.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/06/startups-weekly-its-buying-season/
Google says its updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is better at coding
Google on Thursday announced an update to its Gemini 2.5 Pro preview model that the company claims is better at certain programming tasks. The company’s calling it an “updated preview,” building on the upgrade to Gemini 2.5 Pro that Google announced around a month ago. Google says the model will roll out in general availability […]
Apple says 82% of compatible iPhones are running iOS 18
Apple said on Thursday that more than 82% of compatible iPhones are running the latest version of its smartphone operating system, iOS 18.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/05/apple-says-82-of-compatible-iphones-are-running-ios-18/
Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon
A major development showcasing the potential for the open social web was unveiled Thursday at the online conference known as FediForum. From the makers of Bridgy Fed, a tool that connects decentralized open social networks, like Mastodon and Bluesky, there now comes a new project known as Bounce that will allow users to migrate their […]
ChatGPT introduces meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, Box, and more
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is adding new features for business users, including integrations with different cloud services, meeting recording, and MCP connection support for connecting to tools for deep research. As part of the launch, ChatGPT is gaining connectors for Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive. This allows ChatGPT to look for information across users’ own […]
Rosebud lands $6M to scale its interactive AI journaling app
Journaling app Rosebud has raised $6 million in seed funding as it seeks to flesh out its app as an AI mentor for self-reflection and personal growth.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/04/rosebud-lands-6m-to-scale-its-interactive-ai-journaling-app/
TikTok rolls out AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to limit content you don’t want to see
TikTok is rolling out AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to allow people to limit content they don’t want to see on their For You page, the company announced on Tuesday. While TikTok already allows users to use keyword filters to restrict specific content from appearing in their feeds, the new Smart Keyword filters will use AI […]
Watch Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote right here
Apple will host its WWDC developer conference for 2025 from June 9 to June 13.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/watch-apples-wwdc-2025-keynote-right-here/
TikTok launches ‘TikTok for Artists,’ a new music insights platform
TikTok announced on Tuesday that it’s officially launching TikTok for Artists, a new music insights platform that is designed to help artists build their careers. The official launch comes two months after TikTok was spotted testing the platform in select countries. The tool is built to help artists and their teams better connect with fans, […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/tiktok-launches-tiktok-for-artists-a-new-music-insights-platform/
Vanta bug exposed customers’ data to other customers
The compliance company said the customer data exposure was caused by a product change.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/02/vanta-bug-exposed-customers-data-to-other-customers/
How AI chatbots keep you chatting
Millions of people are now using ChatGPT as a therapist, career advisor, fitness coach, or sometimes just a friend to vent to. In 2025, it’s not uncommon to hear about people spilling intimate details of their lives into an AI chatbot’s prompt bar, but also relying on the advice it gives back. Humans are starting […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/02/how-ai-chatbots-keep-you-chatting/
Elon Musk tries to stick to spaceships
Elon Musk’s interview with CBS Sunday Morning seemed to get off to an awkward start, as reporter David Pogue asked the SpaceX CEO about his thoughts on his ally Donald Trump’s policies, including growing restrictions on international students. “I think we want to stick to the subject of the day, which is, like, spaceships, as […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/01/elon-musk-tries-to-stick-to-spaceships/
Week in Review: Perplexity Labs wants to do your work
We've got a ton of stories for you this week, including a new AI-powered browser from Arc; not one but TWO hacks; Gemini email summaries; and much more.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/31/week-in-review-perplexity-labs-wants-to-do-your-work/
Startups Weekly: AMD acquisition and other moves to scale AI startups
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups.
How a decade-old patent dispute could upend Uber’s business
A little-known patent infringement lawsuit could have big implications for Uber — and potentially dozens of other companies. Carma Technology, a company formed in 2007 by serial entrepreneur and SOSV Ventures founder Sean O’Sullivan, filed a lawsuit earlier this year against Uber alleging the company infringed on five of its patents that are related to […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/30/how-a-decade-old-patent-dispute-could-upend-ubers-business/
YouTube will soon let viewers use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts
YouTube announced on Thursday that it’s bringing Google Lens to YouTube Shorts in the coming weeks. With this integration, viewers will soon be able to use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts. For example, if you’re watching a Short filmed in a location that you’re interested in visiting, you can select […]
DeepSeek’s distilled new R1 AI model can run on a single GPU
DeepSeek’s updated R1 reasoning AI model might be getting the bulk of the AI community’s attention this week. But the Chinese AI lab also released a smaller, “distilled” version of its new R1, DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B, that DeepSeek claims beats comparably-sized models on certain benchmarks. The smaller updated R1, which was built using the Qwen3-8B model Alibaba […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/29/deepseeks-distilled-new-r1-ai-model-can-run-on-a-single-gpu/