Month: August 2025

OpenAI and UK startup Nscale launch European ‘Stargate’ in Norway Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/openai-nscale-stargate-europe/

Klarna reboots US IPO plans for September, reports say Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/klarna-reboots-ipo/

The startups making AI greener that you need to know about, according to VCs Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/greener-ai-startups-to-watch/

VC bidding war nudges N8n’s valuation to $2bn Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/n8n-2bn-valuation/

Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M SixSense offers an AI-powered platform that helps chip makers prevent defects. It landed backing led by Peak XV’s Surge (formerly Sequoia India & SEA). Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/31/female-founded-semiconductor-ai-startup-sixsense-raises-funding/

Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations Andy Jassy’s description of an AI-generated ad that Alexa+ delivers in a multistep conversation, which could help users find new products, is uncharted territory for Amazon and the broader tech industry. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/31/amazon-ceo-wants-to-put-ads-in-your-alexa-conversations/

Apple projects tariff costs will hit $1.1B next quarter While sales growth suggests fear of tariffs helped fuel sales, Cook downplayed the “pull forward” effect, noting that consumers were more motivated by the “strength of the product.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/31/apple-projects-tariff-costs-will-hit-1-1b-next-quarter/

Reddit revenue soars as it bets on AI and advertising Reddit reported its Q2 earnings, and it’s clear that its focus on AI has ramped up significantly. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/31/reddit-revenue-soars-as-it-bets-on-ai-and-advertising/

Apple has now sold 3 billion iPhones The rate of iPhone sales growth has accelerated too. This uptick in sales might be temporary, though. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/31/apple-has-now-sold-three-billion-iphones/