Year: 2025

Apple will let users roll back the Liquid Glass look with new ‘tinted’ option

Apple will let users roll back the Liquid Glass look with new ‘tinted’ option Apple is responding to user feedback on its new Liquid Glass design with a setting that lets users choose between Clear and Tinted appearances. Introduced in iOS 26.1 beta 4, the option gives users more control

Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs 

Top OpenAI, Google Brain researchers set off a $300M VC frenzy for their startup Periodic Labs  When Liam Fedus announced he was quitting OpenAI, VCs swarmed. One even wrote a love letter. Here’s how Felicis’ Peter Deng won the deal. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/20/top-openai-google-brain-researchers-set-off-a-300m-vc-frenzy-for-their-startup-periodic-labs/

US and Australia sign $3B critical minerals deal

US and Australia sign $3B critical minerals deal Leaders of the country’s governments announced they would work together to secure critical minerals supplies outside of Chinese control. The deal includes a new gallium refinery in Western Australia. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/20/u-s-and-australia-sign-3b-critical-minerals-deal/

Meta AI’s app downloads and daily users spiked after launch of ‘Vibes’ AI video feed

Meta AI’s app downloads and daily users spiked after launch of ‘Vibes’ AI video feed New data from Similarweb shows Meta AI’s mobile app is surging in popularity, jumping from 775,000 to 2.7 million daily active users in just four weeks. The app is now seeing roughly 300,000 new installs

Trump DOE confirms it’s canceling over $700M in manufacturing grants

Trump DOE confirms it’s canceling over $700M in manufacturing grants The Department of Energy said it was canceling grants to build new factories in places like Alabama and Kentucky. Three startups are affected. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/20/trump-doe-confirms-its-canceling-over-700m-in-manufacturing-grants/

Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet

Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet Home goods company Kohler recently unveiled a new device called the Dekoda — a $599 camera that can be attached to your toilet bowl and take pictures of what’s inside. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/19/kohler-unveils-a-camera-for-your-toilet/

TechCrunch Mobility: A takeover that might not be hostile

TechCrunch Mobility: A takeover that might not be hostile Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/19/techcrunch-mobility-a-takeover-that-might-not-be-hostile/