Year: 2025

Oura hits $11bn valuation after $900m Series E Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/oura-hits-11bn-valuation-after-900m-series-e/

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: ‘The AI bubble is a good thing’ Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/eric-schmidt-sifted-podcast/

Revolut acquires AI travel agent startup Swifty Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/revolut-acquires-ai-travel-agent-startup-swifty/

AI robotics startup Dexory raises $165m round backed by Eurazeo and Lakestar Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/ai-robotics-startup-dexory-raises-165m/

AI browser Strawberry raises $6m from General Catalyst and Lovable founder Powered by WPeMatico https://sifted.eu/articles/ai-browser-strawberry-raises-6m/

EVs take a backseat in Stellantis’ $13B US investment plan Five new vehicles and a four-cylinder engine will be developed and produced through 2029 as part of investment into factories in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/14/evs-take-a-backseat-in-stellantis-13b-u-s-investment-plan/

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for adult users OpenAI says it will soon roll back some of ChatGPT’s safeguards, and even allow the chatbot to engage in erotica for adult users. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/14/sam-altman-says-chatgpt-will-soon-allow-erotica-for-adult-users/

At Starbase, SpaceX is taking firefighting into its own hands SpaceX’s company town has formed a volunteer fire department, extending control over both the emergency response and permitting process as the company looks to expand Starbase. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/14/at-starbase-spacex-is-taking-firefighting-into-its-own-hands/

Inaudible sound might be the next frontier in wildfire defense Sonic Fire Tech has developed a device that can extinguish flames using acoustic energy below the range of human hearing. The startup is building a demo capable of protecting a home. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/14/inaudible-sound-might-be-the-next-frontier-in-wildfire-defense/

Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal Spotify is partnering with Netflix to bring select video podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. The deal will feature curated shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, expanding later to include more genres. The move reflects Spotify’s growing