Here are the 55 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?

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Well, there goes the metaverse!

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

The metaverse is on its last legs as VR is eclipsed by AI. But that’s not the only thing that went wrong for Meta’s VR ambitions.

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Rogue agents and shadow AI: Why VCs are betting big on AI security

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

Misaligned agents are just one layer of the AI security challenge that startup Witness AI is trying to solve. It detects employee use of unapproved tools, blocking attacks, and ensuring compliance. 

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Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no workaround yet.
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Looking ahead to 2026: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

See what to expect for Startup Battlefield 200 in 2026, the ultimate startup pitch competition on the global stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when applications drop.

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BioticsAI, Battlefield 2023, gains FDA approval for its AI-powered fetal ultrasound product 

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2023 winner, BioticsAI, announced on Monday that it has received FDA clearance for its AI software that helps detect fetal abnormalities in ultrasound images. 

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Moonlock cyber protection for Mac is now $30 for a year

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

A Mac-native security platform designed to extend Apple’s built-in protections without disrupting workflows.
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Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI’s valuation is up $500 million, sources say, after its rivals IPO in Hong Kong

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

Investors are valuing the startup at $4.8 billion as it is about to close another funding round, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Acting CISA Director Pushed to Remove Agency CIO

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

The drama at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is not helpful when it needs to focus on defending networks and infrastructure.
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Huawei Retains China’s Top Smartphone Market Spot in 2025

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

Apple also did well as it led the fourth quarter with a 22% share, according to Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor Tracker.
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