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Ex-Google X trio wants their AI to be your second brain — and they just raised $6M to make it happen

TwinMind, available on Android and iOS, passively captures background audio to gain context and deliver on-the-go summaries.

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Uber will add Blade’s helicopters to its platform as early as 2026

The move comes just one month after Uber partner Joby acquired Blade’s passenger business.

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Tinder evolves some features into dating ‘modes’

The app is getting two new modes, Double Date and College Mode — essentially extensions of existing features — alongside a “For You” mode on the home screen that presents the classic Tinder experience. The company said it will add … Continue reading

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Google’s former security leads raise $13M to fight email threats before they reach you

The startup is using real-time AI agents that inspect, analyze, and neutralize email threats.

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Robinhood embraces copy trading after warning competitors about regulatory risks

Roughly nine months after suggesting that a young copy trading platform could only operate because it flew “under the radar” of regulators, Robinhood has announced its own entry into the space with “Robinhood Social,” a new feature that will allow … Continue reading

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Sources: AI training startup Mercor eyes $10B+ valuation on $450 million run rate

The two-year-old startup has been in discussions with investors for a Series C round.

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Help, I have been charmed by the iPhone Air

Apple’s sleek iPhone Air has a powerful processor and large display, but its battery life and camera might be a problem.

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From mixers to pitch-offs — your brand event belongs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Each Side Event can unlock new opportunities for the hosts: investor deal flow, talent connections, and brand exposure with the startup community.

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I want to love Apple’s new iPhone Air, but the iPhone 17 is a better deal

I was within a heartbeat of preordering the new iPhone Air. But a closer looks at the specs changed my mind.

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Why SpaceX made a $17B bet on the direct-to-cell market

Explaining SpaceX’s aggressive move to dominate satellite-to-phone connectivity.

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