Scaling AI Startups & Catching Investor Attention: Insights from Top VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
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September 25, 2025

Scaling AI Startups & Catching Investor Attention: Insights from Top VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Huawei Unveils Revolutionary SuperPoD Architecture: A Single Logical Machine for AI Computing with 8 EFLOPS in FP8 and 16 PB/s Interconnect Bandwidth
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September 25, 2025

Huawei Unveils Revolutionary SuperPoD Architecture: A Single Logical Machine for AI Computing with 8 EFLOPS in FP8 and 16 PB/s Interconnect Bandwidth

China Unicom Launches $390m AI Data Centre with Domestic Processors Amid Trade Restrictions
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September 25, 2025

China Unicom Launches $390m AI Data Centre with Domestic Processors Amid Trade Restrictions

Nothing Announces Plans to Make Affordable CMF Brand Independent, Establishing India as Global Manufacturing Hub
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September 25, 2025

Nothing Announces Plans to Make Affordable CMF Brand Independent, Establishing India as Global Manufacturing Hub

Y Combinator Introduces Early Decision Program: A Middle Ground for Student Founders Seeking College Degrees and Startup Success
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September 24, 2025

Y Combinator Introduces Early Decision Program: A Middle Ground for Student Founders Seeking College Degrees and Startup Success

Y Combinator’s Early Decision Program Offers a Balanced Path for Student Founders, Combining Education and Entrepreneurship
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September 24, 2025

Y Combinator’s Early Decision Program Offers a Balanced Path for Student Founders, Combining Education and Entrepreneurship

Instagram’s Focus Shift: Emphasizing DMs, Reels, and Recommendations While Allowing Users to Customize Content Algorithm
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September 24, 2025

Instagram’s Focus Shift: Emphasizing DMs, Reels, and Recommendations While Allowing Users to Customize Content Algorithm

Spotify Expands DJ Potential with Direct Integration into Rekordbox, Serato, and djay Software
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September 24, 2025

Spotify Expands DJ Potential with Direct Integration into Rekordbox, Serato, and djay Software

OpenAI and Partners Oracle & SoftBank Announce Plans for Seven Gigawatt AI Data Center Expansion Across US
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September 23, 2025

OpenAI and Partners Oracle & SoftBank Announce Plans for Seven Gigawatt AI Data Center Expansion Across US

California Startup Telo Secures $20M for Compact Electric Truck Amid struggles in Major EV Markets
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September 23, 2025

California Startup Telo Secures $20M for Compact Electric Truck Amid struggles in Major EV Markets

Google Redesigns Play Store with AI-Powered Features and Personalized Content for a More Engaging User Experience
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September 23, 2025

Google Redesigns Play Store with AI-Powered Features and Personalized Content for a More Engaging User Experience

Goodnotes Introduces AI-Powered Features for Professionals: Collaborative Whiteboard, Document Creation, and More
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September 23, 2025

Goodnotes Introduces AI-Powered Features for Professionals: Collaborative Whiteboard, Document Creation, and More

Indian AI-Powered App Development Startup Rocket.new Secures $15M to Compete with Vibe-Coding Platforms
Technology
September 23, 2025

Indian AI-Powered App Development Startup Rocket.new Secures $15M to Compete with Vibe-Coding Platforms

Brynn Putnam Returns to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to Unveil New Consumer Gaming Venture Aimed at Boosting Human Connections
Technology
September 22, 2025

Brynn Putnam Returns to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to Unveil New Consumer Gaming Venture Aimed at Boosting Human Connections

Meta Introduces AI Assistant for Facebook Dating to Battle Swipe Fatigue and Enhance User Matches
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September 22, 2025

Meta Introduces AI Assistant for Facebook Dating to Battle Swipe Fatigue and Enhance User Matches

Layoff Announcements for April 24, 2025: A Comprehensive List of Companies Cutting Jobs 1. Meta Platforms Inc.: Eliminating 5% of its staff targeting low performers 2. General Electric (GE): Shutting down operations in Germany and cutting up to 730 jobs 3. Deliveroo: Closing operations, affecting 63 employees 4. Employer.com: Abruptly shut down, no further details provided 5. SolarEdge Technologies Inc.: Cutting 400 employees globally 6. ElevenLabs: Eliminating dozens of employees across its global markets 7. Canva: Reducing workforce by eliminating 37 jobs, affecting roughly 10% of its total workforce 8. SunPower Corporation: Cutting dozens of employees as part of a strategic reorganization to increase profitability 9. Emotibot: Eliminated 37 jobs, focusing on a robotic printing system 10. UiPath: Laying off 114 employees as part of a team realignment 11. Canvas Technology: Cutting up to 75 employees in an effort to “ensure the long-term sustainability and success” of the company 12. Audio.com: Is cutting dozens of employees across its global markets as part of a strategic reorganization to increase profitability 13. Plaid: Laying off 15 employees as the augmented writing startup undergoes a restructuring effort 14. FTX: Letting go of 150 employees based in the U.S., affecting roughly 18% of its total workforce 15. Audioburst: Is laying off 50% of its workforce, including CEO Marc Whitten and several other top executives, as it prepares to shut down operations 16. ElevenJobs: Reportedly letting go of approximately 200 employees, according to The Verge 17. Gong.io: Laid off 180 employees, the company confirmed to TechCrunch 18. Workday: Laid off about 500 employees, affecting 15% of its workforce 19. Scale AI: Reportedly let go of approximately 200 employees, according to The Verge 20. Zenefits: Laid off 1750 employees, as originally reported by Bloomberg and confirmed independently by TechCrunch 21. Trouve: Is laying off 300 people, according to a leaked memo reported by Business Insider 22. ZoomInfo: Cutting 15 employees as the company prepares for “an intense year” 23. Coinbase: Laying off 75% of its workforce, including CEO Brian Armstrong and several other top executives 24. PagerDuty: Is laying off approximately 300 people, according to a leaked memo reported by Business Insider 25. Rivian: Cutting up to 1,000 jobs as the electric vehicle startup faces financial challenges 26. Palantir Technologies Inc.: Reportedly eliminating more than 1,000 jobs 27. Affirm Holdings Inc.: Laying off 15% of its workforce in a cost-cutting effort 28. Klarna: Reportedly cutting around 300 jobs as part of a restructuring initiative 29. Roku Inc.: Cutting approximately 450 positions between February and July 2025, with a complete restructuring set to be completed in the fall 30. Sophos Group Plc: Laying off 6% of its total workforce, the cybersecurity firm confirmed to TechCrunch 31. Stripe Inc.: Reportedly letting go of approximately 1,000 employees as part of a cost-cutting effort 32. Zillow Group Inc.: Announced in an SEC filing that it will cut around 450 positions between February and July 2025, with a complete restructuring set to be completed in the fall 33. Uber Technologies Inc.: Cutting up to 10% of its workforce, affecting more than 1,000 employees, according to an email to staff obtained by CNN 34. Salesforce.com Inc.: Reportedly cutting around 850 jobs, citing poor business performance and a need to streamline operations 35. Shopify Inc.: Laid off 1,000 employees in its Product & Technology division last year; no further layoffs announced yet 36. Twitch Interactive: No official layoff announcements but reports suggest potential layoffs due to financial challenges and increased competition 37. Robinhood Markets Inc.: Cutting 23% of its workforce, or about 900 employees, as it faces regulatory scrutiny and a difficult market for IPOs 38. Airbnb: Reportedly laying off 25% of its global recruiting team in a cost-cutting effort 39. Reddit: No official layoff announcements but reports suggest potential layoffs due to changes in the company’s business model and increased competition 40. Coinbase Global Inc.: Cutting approximately 1,100 jobs in February 2023; no further layoffs announced yet.
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September 22, 2025

Layoff Announcements for April 24, 2025: A Comprehensive List of Companies Cutting Jobs 1. Meta Platforms Inc.: Eliminating 5% of its staff targeting low performers 2. General Electric (GE): Shutting down operations in Germany and cutting up to 730 jobs 3. Deliveroo: Closing operations, affecting 63 employees 4. Employer.com: Abruptly shut down, no further details provided 5. SolarEdge Technologies Inc.: Cutting 400 employees globally 6. ElevenLabs: Eliminating dozens of employees across its global markets 7. Canva: Reducing workforce by eliminating 37 jobs, affecting roughly 10% of its total workforce 8. SunPower Corporation: Cutting dozens of employees as part of a

eBay Acquires Tise: Modernizing Platform for Sustainable Social Commerce to Attract Younger Shoppers
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September 22, 2025

eBay Acquires Tise: Modernizing Platform for Sustainable Social Commerce to Attract Younger Shoppers

US-UK Announce $38.7bn Tech Prosperity Deal Boosting AI & Quantum Computing Collaboration
Technology
September 22, 2025

US-UK Announce $38.7bn Tech Prosperity Deal Boosting AI & Quantum Computing Collaboration

Commonwealth Fusion Systems Secures $1 Billion Deal with Eni for Power from First-of-its-Kind Fusion Reactor, Aiming to Establish Fusion Power Pricing and Attract More Funding
Technology
September 22, 2025

Commonwealth Fusion Systems Secures $1 Billion Deal with Eni for Power from First-of-its-Kind Fusion Reactor, Aiming to Establish Fusion Power Pricing and Attract More Funding

Cutting Water and Energy Waste with Tech-Driven Sustainability: A Key Strategy for Climate Week NYC 2025
Technology
September 22, 2025

Cutting Water and Energy Waste with Tech-Driven Sustainability: A Key Strategy for Climate Week NYC 2025