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TechCrunch Highlights: Build Mode, Equity, StrictlyVC Podcasts

Amanda S. Bennett December 30, 2025

At a Glance 3 flagship TechCrunch podcasts cover founders, startup economics, and VC stories. Build Mode offers candid survival advice for...

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Meta Pays $2B for Profitable AI Startup Manus

Marcus L. Bennett December 30, 2025

At a Glance Meta acquires Singapore AI startup Manus for $2B. Manus grew from a $500M valuation in April to a $2B valuation. Manus reports > $100M...

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TikTok’s U.S. Sale Finalized: American Investors Take Majority Control

Ethan R. Coleman December 30, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - TikTok's U.S. operations sold to American investors, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX owning 45%. > - ByteDance keeps...

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TechCrunch Announces 200 Startups for 2026 Battlefield, Highlighting 28 Consumer & EdTech Innovators

Amanda S. Bennett December 30, 2025

At a Glance {brand}'s Startup Battlefield 200 announced 28 standout consumer and edtech startups. The competition features a $100,000 prize for the...

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Enterprises Set to Consolidate AI Spending in 2026, VCs Say

Sophia A. Reynolds December 30, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - VCs predict a sharp focus on AI budgets in 2026. > - Enterprises will cut experimentation and favor a few...

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Top AI Dictation Apps of 2025: Wispr Flow, Willow, Monologue, and More

Jonathan P. Miller December 30, 2025

At a Glance AI dictation apps surged in 2025, with new features for formatting and context. Leading apps offer free word limits ranging from 1,000...

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Climate-Tech Funding Holds Steady as AI-Driven Data Centers Surge

Ethan R. Coleman December 30, 2025

At a Glance Climate tech venture funding stayed flat in 2025, defying expectations. Data centers and AI are driving a surge in clean-energy...

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NYT Games Smash Records with 11.2B Puzzles, Wordle’s ‘BONGO’ Breaks Streaks

Marcus L. Bennett December 29, 2025

At a Glance Over 11.2 billion puzzles solved on NYT Games in 2025, led by 4.2 billion Wordle solves. Wordle's toughest word of the year, "BONGO,"...

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Andrew Ng: AI Is Powerful but Limited, Calls for Transparency

Daniel J. Whitman December 28, 2025

At a Glance Andrew Ng says AI is powerful yet limited. He warns that the surge in generative-AI funding could be a bubble. Calls for transparency...

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Amazon Blocks Hundreds of Job Applications From Suspected North Korean Operatives

Olivia M. Hartwell December 25, 2025

Amazon has blocked hundreds of job applications from suspected North Korean operatives, a move announced by the company’s chief security officer...