Google's new AI image editor is expanding to core products, while Salesforce enhances its enterprise AI platform. California leads in regulating AI companion chatbots and increases fines for fake nudes to protect children, as the UK fines 4chan for failing to comply with online safety assessments.
Goldman Sachs's acquisition of Industry Ventures signals a surge in alternative VC exits, while Grindr considers going private amidst financial pressures and Strava eyes an IPO as a fitness social platform. Oura adapts its market strategy by targeting young women, and TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is heavily promoting exhibit tables and final pass sales.
SpaceX's Starship completes its 11th test flight, marking an end to its elementary phase, and a founding SpaceX engineer prepares to go to space. The automotive sector sees Slate Auto unveil a new electric truck at Disrupt, while Ford introduces a new key fob solution and Jeep faces software update issues bricking some hybrid vehicles.
Android users face a serious vulnerability allowing hackers to steal 2FA codes, while Signal achieves a significant engineering feat with its post-quantum cryptographic makeover.
Anduril unveils its new EagleEye mixed-reality helmet, bringing Palmer Luckey back to his VR roots for defense applications.
Apple rebrands its streaming service to 'Apple TV,' aiming to simplify its product ecosystem.