12 m. ago Steve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show

Though he officially left the U.S. government in May, Steve Davis -- Elon Musk's low-flying former top lieutenant at the Department of Government Efficiency -- continues wielding influence at DOGE, according to the WSJ. The outlet says Davis regularly gives directions to current DOGE officials and has privately dismissed his departure as "fake news."

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21 m. ago Ameresco Partners With Alaska Utility on Juneau Hydropower Project

Ameresco Partners With Alaska Utility on Juneau Hydropower Project  POWER Magazine

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42 m. ago Neobank Revolut seeks $65B valuation, a year after its $45B deal

Europe’s fintech darling Revolut is looking to raise a new funding round that would give it a $65 billion valuation, the Financial Times reports.  The UK-based company is reportedly in talks to raise around $1 billion by issuing new shares and selling existing ones. The US-based firm Greenoaks is said to be leading the round, […]

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59 m. ago X’s ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it’s still tough times ahead

In the U.S., ad spending was up 62% year-over-year in the first half of 2025.

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1 hour ago Uber named official rideshare, delivery partner for Los Angeles Games

Uber named official rideshare, delivery partner for Los Angeles Games  Reuters

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1 hour ago OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks

OpenAI's browser is said to use AI to rethink how users browse the web, keeping some user interactions inside ChatGPT instead of linking out to websites.

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2 h. ago Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security

Dorsey admitted that his new messaging app had not been reviewed or tested for security issues prior to its launch.

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2 h. ago Trump sends tariff letters to 7 more countries but avoids major trade partners

Trump sends tariff letters to 7 more countries but avoids major trade partners  PBS

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3 h. ago Trump has custody over jailed CECOT migrants, El Salvador says, complicating court fights

The report undercuts months of assertions by senior Trump officials, who have repeatedly claimed they have no power to compel the return of these individuals.

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3 h. ago ChatGPT hallucinated about music app Soundslice so often, the founder made the lie come true

Adrian Holovaty, founder of music-teaching platform Soundslice, finally solved a months-long mystery: weird images of ChatGPT sessions kept being uploaded to the site.

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4 h. ago TotalEnergies Joins PJM Interconnection, the Largest Power Grid in the United States – Company Announcement

TotalEnergies Joins PJM Interconnection, the Largest Power Grid in the United States – Company Announcement  Financial Times

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5 h. ago Pinecone founder Edo Liberty explores the real missing link in enterprise AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI conversation goes deeper than just the latest models. On one of the AI Stages, Edo Liberty, founder and CEO of Pinecone, will deliver a session that challenges one of the most persistent assumptions in the field — that raw intelligence alone is enough. With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders […]

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5 h. ago iMerit believes better quality data, not more data, is the future of AI

iMerit is making its Scholars program widely available. It's a team of experts to fine-tune generative AI models for enterprise applications and, increasingly, foundational models.

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5 h. ago X takes Grok offline, changes system prompts after more antisemitic outbursts

Elon Musk's X has taken the automated account for Grok, its AI chatbot, offline after it spent Tuesday afternoon pushing antisemitic narratives.

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6 h. ago Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15

There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep […]

Technology

6 h. ago PR is your scaling power: Learn from Insight Partners’ Nikki Parker at TechCrunch All Stage

PR and marketing are more than just press releases — they’re powerful tools for attracting investors, customers, and top talent.  At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, Nikki Parker, EVP of Marketing and Communications at global software investor Insight Partners, will break down the essential PR and marketing strategies every startup needs. From crafting compelling […]

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6 h. ago After Decades as Enemies, Syria and Israel Now Share a Common Foe

The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ground: antipathy for Iran.

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6 h. ago Google brings Gemini to Wear OS watches, adds AI Mode to Circle to Search

Google is rolling out Gemini to Wear OS watches, the company announced on Wednesday.

Technology

6 h. ago Samsung launches Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, adds a cheaper Z Flip7 FE to its foldable lineup

With its new foldable lineup, Samsung's trying to attract a broader segment of users to its most significant new phone format in years.

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6 h. ago 6 days until TechCrunch All Stage kicks off in Boston — and up to $475 in ticket savings disappear

In just 6 days, the doors to TechCrunch All Stage swing open in Boston’s SoWa Power Station — and your chance to save up to $475 slams shut. This isn’t just another founder event. It’s the summit designed to help startups move faster, fundraise smarter, and scale more effectively. Whether you’re refining your pitch, preparing […]

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