Venture capital is fueling **Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs, while Anthropic pushes new AI tools with Claude Code gets a web version—but it’s the new sandboxing that really matters and Anthropic brings Claude Code to the web, Meta AI's Meta AI’s app downloads and daily users spiked after launch of ‘Vibes’ AI video feed indicates strong consumer adoption, specialized AI in healthcare with OpenEvidence, the ChatGPT for doctors, raises $200M at $6B valuation, enterprise solutions with Adobe launches a foundry service that builds custom generative AI models for enterprises, and significant funding for Scale AI alum raises $9M for AI serving critical industries in MENA, showcasing broad investment strategies like The man betting everything on AI and Bill Belichick**.
A significant ruling permanently bars NSO permanently barred from targeting WhatsApp users with Pegasus spyware, while regulators probe Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus, the FTC has removed FTC removes Lina Khan-era posts about AI risks and open source, and an ethical debate questions whether Should an AI copy of you help decide if you live or die?
NASA's chief is **Why did NASA’s chief just shake up the agency’s plans to land on the Moon? in a bid to beat China, while SpaceX continues its rapid expansion, having SpaceX launches 10,000th Starlink satellite, with no sign of slowing down**.
Apple is responding to user feedback, letting users **Apple will let users roll back the Liquid Glass look with new ‘tinted’ option, Google is reportedly searching for Google reportedly searching for 15 Pixel “Superfans” to test unreleased phones, X plans to launch a marketplace for X to launch marketplace for buying inactive handles, and apps like Oura and Spotify are introducing new features such as Oura launches redesigned app and ‘Cumulative Stress’ feature and Spotify now lets you follow venues to get details on upcoming concerts**.
Elon Musk's **Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay plan draws some protest ahead of likely approval faces protest, Cards Against Humanity settles trespass lawsuit against SpaceX, Automattic CEO calls Automattic CEO calls Tumblr his ‘biggest failure’ so far, and a Shin Starr’s robotic food truck kitchen will serve up Korean BBQ at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025** is set to impress at TechCrunch Disrupt.
The **US and Australia sign $3B critical minerals deal to secure supplies outside Chinese control, while the Trump DOE confirms it’s canceling over $700M in manufacturing grants**.
Amazon has identified the issue that Amazon identifies the issue that broke much of the internet today, but is still working to restore services, impacting major services like Coinbase, Fortnite, Signal, and Zoom.
New methods are being developed for Breaking down rare earth element magnets for recycling with less energy and acid, while researchers explore whether **Do animals fall for optical illusions? It’s complicated.**, revealing complex results across different species.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is approaching, with San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 confirmed to attend, and organizers offering **Last-minute ticket deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Save 60% on your plus-one as the Final countdown: Only 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and ticket prices increase**.