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Startups Weekly: Fast and furious

Some startups accrued value at lightning speed this week, and we got confirmation that defense tech is red hot.

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Iran’s government says it shut down internet to protect against cyberattacks

The government cited the recent hacks on Bank Sepah and cryptocurrency exchange Nobite as reasons to shut down internet access to virtually all Iranians.

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X app code points to a physical card coming to X Money

X’s plans for a payments service may extend beyond the digital realm, new data suggests. According to findings from mobile app intelligence firm App Sensa, the X app has been updated over the past few weeks with several references related … Continue reading

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SoftBank reportedly looking to launch a trillion-dollar AI and robotics industrial complex

The investing conglomerate is looking to team up with TSMC on the initiative as SoftBank continues to pour money into AI.

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After trying to buy Ilya Sutskever’s $32B AI startup, Meta looks to hire its CEO

Mark Zuckerberg’s AI talent hiring spree continues. In recent months, Meta tried to acquire Safe Superintelligence, the $32 billion AI startup co-founded by OpenAI’s former chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, according to a report from CNBC on Thursday. Sutskever ultimately turned … Continue reading

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Startup hiring isn’t just about the pitch, it’s about the package — Pulley, 645 Ventures, and Epigram Legal break it down at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Startups live and die by their early hires. And in a world where top talent has options — and stock options — you’ve got to offer more than a ping-pong table and a pitch deck to bring in the right … Continue reading

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Tesla partners with Electrify Expo to launch full-weekend EV test drives

The 48-hour take-home program will be available to attendees of the upcoming Electrify Expo in Los Angeles, with more automakers joining soon.

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Meta unveils its Oakley smart glasses

After months of rumors, Meta has officially announced its next pair of smart glasses with Oakley.

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The Robinhood founder who might just revolutionize energy, if he succeeds

When Baiju Bhatt stepped away from his role as Chief Creative Officer at Robinhood last year, only those close to him could have predicted his next move: launching a space company built around technology the aerospace industry has largely dismissed, … Continue reading

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Amazon to invest $233M to enhance its India infrastructure

Amazon is investing $233M in its India business to expand operations infrastructure, build new tools for its delivery network, and work on employee safety.

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