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Nothing closes $200M Series C led by Tiger Global, plans AI-first device launch

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Techme101

Carl Pei’s Nothing is raising $200 million in a Series C round from Tiger Global at a $1.3 billion valuation.

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With no DOJ breakup, Alphabet becomes a $3 trillion company 

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Investors continue to reward Alphabet’s stock after a judge declined to break up Google earlier this month.

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Rodatherm Energy wants to make geothermal more efficient, but will it be cheaper?

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Rodatherm Energy emerged from stealth with $38 million in Series A funding. It plans to build a closed-loop geothermal power plant that uses refrigerants to move heat to the surface.

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Divergent raises $290M to expand production of specialized military parts

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Divergent Technologies’ new round will help the company expand its manufacturing footprint across the U.S.

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Robinhood plans to launch a startups fund open to all retail investors 

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

The “Robinhood Ventures Fund I” is intended to allow any retail investor to make money on startups, but the details are scant.

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Awake’s new app requires heavy sleepers to complete tasks in order to turn off the alarm

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silenced with a simple tap, Awake is intended to actively engage users’ brains to ensure they fully wake up.

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Snap unveils Snap OS 2.0 with native browser, WebXR support, and more

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

The launch comes as the company rolled out its fifth-generation Snap Spectacles for developers last year and plans to launch a consumer version sometime in 2026.

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Inside the Shift at Disrupt: Building Community and Scaling in the AI Era

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Nirav Tolia (Nextdoor), Jane Alexander (CapitalG), and Vanessa Larco (Premise, NEA) join TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, SF) to share strategies for building resilient companies and scaling in the AI era.

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Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

Apple’s iOS 26 update with Liquid Glass redesign is available to all eligible iPhone users starting today.

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Israel announces seizure of $1.5M from crypto wallets tied to Iran

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Techme101

The Israeli government ordered the seizure of 187 wallets it said belong to the IRGC, which have over time received $1.5 billion in crypto, according to a blockchain analysis firm.

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