OneText raises $4.5M from Y Combinator, Khosla to reinvent shopping by text

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

The typical online checkout experience has become bloated with friction. And while more companies are building solutions around online checkout, few are rethinking it from scratch. One such company is OneText, which is building what it calls a “text-to-buy network,” that lets shoppers complete purchases via text message. The company, founded by former PayPal employees, […]

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Elon Musk’s X says Indian government ordered over 2,000 accounts blocked, including Reuters

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

The statement by X is the latest development in an ongoing censorship legal battle between Musk’s social media site and Prime Minister Modi’s government.

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ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Techme101

Launching a U.S.-specific app could be part of the company’s broader plan to comply with a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok.

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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 with Amazon’s big event — it’s a way to lure away consumers who may be […]

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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 to practical strategies, these partners are driving the energy and inspiration that fuel the event […]

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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 transforming digital communication and interaction. Takeaways that blend technical depth with business impact ElevenLabs is […]

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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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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 Nothing, a five-year-old, venture-backed hardware startup that just launched its most ambitious device, the Phone […]

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