August 15, 2025

ChatGPT's mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install: On average, the app is generating close to $193 million per month, up from $25 million last year. Read More

Kyte, which billed itself as the 'best competitor to Hertz,' shuts down: The startup entered into receivership after selling its customer list to Turo. Read More

Louisiana attorney general sues Roblox: The lawsuit points to several sexually explicit experiences that were on the platform, including "Escape to Epstein Island," "Diddy Party," and "Public Bathroom Simulator Vibe." Read More

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Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids: "Is there anything - ANYTHING - Big Tech won't do for a quick buck?" Hawley wrote in a post on X announcing the investigation. Read More

US government is reportedly in discussions to take stake in Intel: This deal would be meant to help Intel bulk up its U.S. chip manufacturing, including its much-delayed Ohio factory. Read More

The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops August 27: After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, TechCrunch is just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200. Read More

How your solar rooftop became a national security issue: Texas solar company EG4 became the poster child for home energy cybersecurity risks this week after federal officials published an advisory detailing how hackers could hijack its inverters. Read More

A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs: A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024. Read More

The Central Eurasian startup scene is on fire — and it's heading to San Francisco. From 485 applicants across 27 countries, just three startups will emerge victorious in that region's "Road to the Battlefield" competition. Next week, TechCrunch will unveil the top 3 Central Eurasian startups headed to Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2025. Tune in to TechCrunch to see who made the cut!

Ultrahuman acquires viO HealthTech to launch enhanced cycle and ovulation tracking: Cycle and Ovulation Pro is available starting Friday as a premium PowerPlug in the Ultrahuman app for $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year for users in the U.S., U.K., EU, Australia, and Canada. Read More

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