Monthly Archives: July 2025

Firefly Aerospace sets IPO range that would value rocket maker at $5.5 billion

Firefly Aerospace has said it expects to price shares in its upcoming IPO $35 to $39 a piece, a deal that would value the rocket maker at about $5.5 billion.

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New York state cyber chief calls out Trump for cybersecurity cuts

The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves.

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Amazon disputes report that it raised prices of popular items since Trump took office

Amazon published a lengthy rebuttal to a WSJ report that found that Amazon prices had increased since Trump announced tariff plans.

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Google Chrome adds AI-powered store summaries to help US shoppers

The feature will display a pop-up that informs consumers about the store’s reputation for things like product quality, shopping, pricing, customer service, and returns.

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Figma raises IPO range to $30-$32 per share, in deal that could value company at nearly $19 billion

The new valuation is still below what Adobe offered to pay to buy Figma in 2022.

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TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla vs GM: A tale of two earnings

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. 

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Tesla signs $16.5B deal with Samsung to make AI chips

The deal for next-generation chips is a boon for Samsung. 

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20 national security experts urge Trump administration to restrict Nvidia H20 sales to China

The letter states that allowing sales of the H20 AI chip to China could hurt the U.S.’s AI “edge” and further chip bottlenecks in the U.S.

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The Unnerving Future of A.I.-Fueled Video Games

Game designers have used artificial intelligence since the 1980s. But digital characters demonstrating self-awareness is a far cry from the ghosts chasing Pac-Man.

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What to Know About the Hack at Tea, an App Where Women Share Red Flags About Men

A data breach exposed photos and ID cards of women who signed up for a fast-growing app for women to share details of men they might date.

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