OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI, which recently announced a $40 billion round of financing, is seeking funding from new and existing investors to fulfill the deal.

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iOS 26 beta 4 arrives, with Liquid Glass tweaks and AI news summaries

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries, ahead. A public beta is expected later this week.

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Threads adds improved content performance metrics for creators

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

The Meta-owned platform says the updates are focused on helping creators build audiences.

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Etsy faces user boycott over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ branded products

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

Etsy users are boycotting the site over its “Alligator Alcatraz” merchandise.

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UK government wants ransomware victims to report cyberattacks so it can disrupt the hackers

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

Experts applauded the proposed change, which would require ransomware victims to notify authorities when paying a hacker’s ransom, arguing that this information can help catch cybercriminals and stop their activities.

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Microsoft says Chinese hacking groups exploited SharePoint vulnerability in attacks

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

Two Chinese nation-state actors and one China-based threat actor have tried to exploit the vulnerability for weeks, Microsoft said.

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National security meets next-gen tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s AI Defense panel

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 runs October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Join 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of conversations and connections that define what’s next.

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User privacy app Cloaked adds AI-powered caller screening

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

Cloaked is releasing a new call guard feature to let an AI-powered bot chat to scammers on a user’s behalf.

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Google, Microsoft say Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint zero-day

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

The tech giants have evidence that Chinese hackers are exploiting the new bug, but warned “multiple actors” are also hacking into affected SharePoint systems.

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On stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How AI is forcing late-stage startups to rewire GTM — or be left behind

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Techme101

AI isn’t just disrupting products — it’s upending how companies sell, scale, and succeed. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco, we’re diving deep into how late-stage startups are navigating this shift. Catch this dynamic panel on the Going Public Stage, where three seasoned leaders will explore how AI is transforming go-to-market […]

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