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How to make your startup stand out in a crowded market, according to investors Investors on what they really want to hear in a founder’s pitch. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/vcs-spill-what-they-really-want-to-hear-in-a-founder-pitch/
Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say “I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/social-media-follower-counts-have-never-mattered-less-creator-economy-execs-say/
2025 was the year AI got a vibe check AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/2025-was-the-year-ai-got-a-vibe-check/
Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere Plaud Note Pro is a $179 notetaker, which is an excellent recording device first Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/plaud-note-pro-is-an-excellent-ai-powered-recorder-that-i-carry-everywhere/
Why the electrical grid needs more software The electrical grid is facing unprecedented stress from the addition of new data centers. Software could offer a cost-effective way to boost reliability and capacity. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/why-the-electrical-grid-needs-more-software/
Sauron, the high-end home security startup for “super premium” customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/from-sonos-to-sauron-new-ceo-takes-on-high-end-home-security-startup-still-in-development/
Police charge driver who allegedly killed a pedestrian while livestreaming on TikTok Local police said they have charged an Illinois driver who struck and killed a pedestrian while she was livestreaming on TikTok. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/police-charge-driver-who-allegedly-killed-a-pedestrian-while-livestreaming-on-tiktok/
You may soon be able to change your Gmail address Good news for anyone tired of or embarrassed by their current Gmail address. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/you-may-soon-be-able-to-change-your-gmail-address/
A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch The gap between Apple’s standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/is-the-apple-watch-se-3-a-good-deal/
Why WeTransfer’s co-founder is building another file transfer service WeTransfer co-founder Nalden has a new file transfer service that users can use without logging in. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/why-wetransfer-co-founder-is-building-another-file-transfer-service/