Month: September 2025

Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram

Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram President Trump signed a proclamation Friday requiring employers to pay a hefty $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications—an enormous jump from the current $215 lottery registration fee—targeting the very program that helped create

Why California’s SB 53 might provide a meaningful check on big AI companies

Why California’s SB 53 might provide a meaningful check on big AI companies Equity debates California’s new AI safety bill and why it has a better shot at becoming law. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/19/why-californias-sb-53-might-provide-a-meaningful-check-on-big-ai-companies/

Nvidia eyes $500M investment into self-driving tech startup Wayve

Nvidia eyes $500M investment into self-driving tech startup Wayve Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took his first ride in a Wayve-equipped self-driving car through Central London. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/19/nvidia-eyes-500m-investment-into-self-driving-tech-startup-wayve/

Cracking product-market fit: Lessons from founders and investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Cracking product-market fit: Lessons from founders and investors at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Rajat Bhageria (Chef Robotics), Ann Bordetsky (NEA), and Murali Joshi (ICONIQ) share actionable strategies for finding product-market fit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/19/crack-the-code-to-startup-traction-with-insights-from-chef-robotics-nea-and-iconiq-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2025/

Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity

Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, it’s worth exploring some third-party apps that are designed to boost productivity by offering additional functionality.  Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/19/best-apple-watch-apps-for-boosting-your-productivity/

What’s next? Upcoming highlights through the end of 2025

What’s next? Upcoming highlights through the end of 2025 The coming months are set to be action-packed for the Programme, its missions, and its projects! Let’s take a look at the main events not to be missed between now and the end of the year. New projects and Programme events

According to Finch Capital report, fintech proves its resilience as Europe’s prime tech sector

According to Finch Capital report, fintech proves its resilience as Europe’s prime tech sector Today, Finch Capital released the tenth edition of its State of European Fintech Report, offering a detailed snapshot of funding flows, deal activity, and emerging trends shaping the sector in the first half of 2025.  Some of