Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina data centers in AI push

Amazon plans to spend $10 billion on new data centers in North Carolina to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure, the company said.

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Microsoft gives LinkedIn chief Roslansky added role running Office

Ryan Roslansky, who has run LinkedIn for the past five years, will now also oversee Microsoft’s Office productivity software.

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Data breach at newspaper giant Lee Enterprises affects 40,000 people

The ransomware attack paralyzed newspaper printing and disrupted operations at media outlets across the country for weeks.

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It’s layoff ‘season’ at Phil Libin’s Airtime

Airtime, the video startup from Evernote’s founder Phil Libin, has laid off dozens of employees, TechCrunch has learned, and Airtime confirmed. According to the company, 25 people were let go from the 58-person team — a change Airtime described as “bigger than usual.” While Airtime characterizes the departures as part of its typical seasonal approach […]

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CrowdStrike drops 6% on lackluster guidance, ongoing impact from July IT outage

The cybersecurity company issued weaker-than-expected guidance and said its still feeling an impact from initiatives put in place after the July 2024 outage.

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3 days left: Claim your spot on the Expo floor at TechCrunch All Stage

Only a few exhibit tables remain for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston — and with just 3 days left to book your table, time is nearly up to be part of the action. Tables are almost completely sold out, and time is extremely limited to get yours. Where opportunity meets visibility Whether […]

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From $5 to financial empowerment: Why Stash co-founder Brandon Krieg is a must-see at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

Startup life is tough — funding rounds, team building, and managing finances can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. That’s exactly why TechCrunch All Stage 2025 exists: to give founders like you the tools, tactics, and real talk from those who’ve been through it and built something lasting. If there’s one session […]

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Venmo adds debit card perks, checkout options in push to catch rival Cash App

PayPal says 45% of branded U.S. checkout now runs through its platform, with Venmo integrated at brands like Uber, Starbucks, and TikTok Shop.

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Rosebud lands $6M to scale its interactive AI journaling app

Journaling app Rosebud has raised $6 million in seed funding as it seeks to flesh out its app as an AI mentor for self-reflection and personal growth. 

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Bolttech closes Series C at $147M with a $2.1B valuation to bolster its embedded insurance offerings

Singapore-based embedded insurance startup Bolttech has closed a $147 million Series C round of funding at a $2.1 billion valuation.

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