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Thank you to the visionaries: Celebrating the partners behind TechCrunch All Stage

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

At TechCrunch All Stage, we’re excited to showcase the partners who help shape the conversation around innovation and entrepreneurship. Their involvement goes beyond sponsorship — they bring real-world insights that reflect the pulse of today’s startup landscape. From fresh ideas … Continue reading →

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Bookshop.org mocks Jeff Bezos wedding invite in anti-Prime Day promo

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

The independent online bookseller Bookshop.org took a swipe at Amazon to celebrate the start of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sale (which, despite its name, is actually four days this year). Like many other retailers, Bookshop.org holds a sale to coincide … Continue reading →

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OpenAI and Microsoft Bankroll New A.I. Training for Teachers

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

The American Federation of Teachers said it would use the $23 million, including $500,000 from the A.I. start-up Anthropic, to create a national training center.

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Exploring the future of voice AI with Mati Staniszewski at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

We’re excited to welcome Mati Staniszewski, co-founder and CEO of ElevenLabs, to the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 in San Francisco. In a featured fireside chat, Staniszewski will dive into how AI-powered voice technology is … Continue reading →

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Moonvalley’s ‘ethical’ AI video model for filmmakers is now publicly available

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

Moonvalley’s Marey AI video generation model is open to the public. The monthly subscription is available for $14.99, $34.99, or $149.99.

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Robinhood CEO downplays OpenAI concerns on tokenized stock structure

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says it’s not “entirely relevant” that the platform’s OpenAI and SpaceX stock tokens aren’t technically equity in the companies.

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Why this LA-based VC firm was an early investor in Slate Auto

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

Slate Auto, which came out of stealth mode earlier this year with a surprising – and surprisingly affordable – customizable electric truck, has raised $700 million to date. But long before the EV startup broke cover, it quietly raised a … Continue reading →

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Nothing Phone (3) review

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

Carl Pei led electronics manufacturer OnePlus from being a scrappy brand for tech enthusiasts offering affordable phones to one that produces multiple lines of devices, including flagship phones that challenge Samsung and Apple. He is running a similar playbook with … Continue reading →

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Frontier is helping Arbor build a “vegetarian rocket engine” to power data centers

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

Arbor Energy’s carbon-removing power plant is inspired by SpaceX’s rocket engines.

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Microsoft, OpenAI, and a US Teachers’ Union Are Hatching a Plan to ‘Bring AI into the Classroom’

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

The National Academy for AI Instruction will make artificial intelligence training accessible to educators across the country, according to leaked details.

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