Ask not for whom the Louvre of Bluesky tolls, it tolls for thee
It’s a sad weekend over at Bluesky, where one of the best accounts has disappeared — though we can still hope for its resurrection.
Google faces EU antitrust complaint over AI Overviews
A group known as the Independent Publishers Alliance has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission over Google’s AI Overviews, according to Reuters. The complaint accuses Google of “misusing web
Ready-made stem cell therapies for pets could be coming
Earlier this week, San Diego startup Gallant announced $18 million in funding to bring the first FDA-approved ready-to-use stem cell therapy to veterinary medicine. If it passes regulatory muster, it could create a
Microsoft is closing its local operations in Pakistan
Microsoft is closing its operations in Pakistan, marking the end of a 25-year presence in the South Asian nation. The Redmond-based company on Friday told TechCrunch that it is changing its operational model in
TechCrunch Mobility: The state of EV sales and Rivian secures the next $1B from VW
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
EU says it will continue rolling out AI legislation on schedule
The European Union said it will stick to its timeline for rolling out its AI legislation, ignoring calls by tech companies to delay the bloc’s AI rules.
Everyone in tech has an opinion about Soham Parekh
You got into Y Combinator, raised $20 million from a16z, and then exited to Meta? That’s cool, I guess. But did Soham Parekh apply to work at your startup? There is now a new badge of honor for startup founders:
Cluely’s ARR doubled in a week to $7M, founder Roy Lee says. But rivals are coming.
Cluely’s rapid ascend may be challenged by free copycat products.
Slate Auto drops “under $20,000” pricing after Trump administration ends federal EV tax credit
Slate Auto has updated its website after Congress passed President Trump’s tax cut bill, which will eliminate the federal EV tax credit.
Who is Soham Parekh, the serial moonlighter Silicon Valley startups can’t stop hiring?
In the last week, social media users have shared dozens of stories about encounters with Soham Parekh, a software engineer who seems to have been simultaneously working at multiple Silicon Valley startups —