October 09, 2025

Figma partners with Google to add Gemini AI to its design platform: Figma is adding Gemini to its AI toolset. Read More

YouTubers who were kicked off the platform for rule violations can now request a 'second chance': Creators who repeatedly violated YouTube's past COVID-19 and election integrity policies will be eligible to request new accounts. Read More

'Dozens' of organizations had data stolen in Oracle-linked hacks: The mass-hacks targeting Oracle E-Business customers is the latest hacking campaign by Clop, an extortion group known for abusing security flaws in enterprise products to steal large amounts of sensitive data. Read More

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Sora hit 1M downloads faster than ChatGPT: This level of consumer adoption is worth noting because Sora remains an invite-only app, while ChatGPT was more publicly available at launch. That makes Sora's performance more impressive. Read More

Stoke Space's $510M round shows the future of launch belongs to defense: Stoke's new raise highlights how the launch industry is being shaped by major U.S. defense initiatives. Read More

Intel unveils new processor powered by its 18A semiconductor tech : Intel announces new processors produced in Arizona as the company looks to increase its U.S. manufacturing. Read More

Italian businessman's phone reportedly targeted with Paragon spyware: The alleged targeting of prominent Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone now widens the Paragon spyware scandal in Italy to victims beyond journalists and activists. Read More

Netflix is letting users play games on their TV screens: Alongside the announcement, Netflix revealed the new slate of games it's launching, all of which are party titles meant to be played in groups.  Read More

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How AI is shaping the future of mobility with Uber's CPO and Nuro's co-founder at Techcrunch Disrupt 2025: From ride-hailing at massive global scale to autonomous delivery bots on neighborhood streets, AI is reinventing how people and goods move. Uber Technologies' Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal and Nuro Co-Founder Dave Ferguson take the stage to discuss the breakthroughs shaping mobility, the challenges of deploying AI in unpredictable real-world environments, and what the next decade of transportation will look like. Read More

Ganiga will showcase its waste-sorting robots at TechCrunch Disrupt: Ganiga's fleet of waste-sorting technology is meant to help companies track and reduce the waste they produce. Read More

Unveiling the next wave of Startup Battlefield 200 VC judges at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 : Five more VC leaders from Accel, SevenSevenSix, Lockstep, IVP, and more join the Startup Battlefield 200 judge panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Register now to join this intense startup pitch competition live, and to save up to $444. Read More

Aerospace is seeking innovators tackling the hardest problems in space with AI. At Disrupt, startups will pitch onstage to VCs and to commercial and government customers. Participants get show passes and a VIP dinner, while the winner receives a tech readiness review, Aerospace consulting, and early access to testing resources. Two weeks left to apply!

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Datacurve raises $15 million to take on Scale AI: Datacurve uses a "bounty hunter" system to attract skilled software engineers to complete the hardest-to-source datasets. Read More

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