- December 30, 2025
Almost 80 European deep tech university spinouts reached $1B valuations or $100M in revenue in 2025
Universities and research labs have long been Europe’s deep tech treasure trove. Now, academic spinouts have consolidated into a solid startup funnel worth $398 billion
FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart
Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotiations with new management. Bloomberg reports that influencers known as
The year data centers went from backend to center stage
There was a time when most Americans had little to no knowledge about their local data center. Long the invisible but critical backbone of the
TechCrunch Mobility: Bankruptcy takes out two
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Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers
Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds to settle allegations by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that it deceived consumers with false advertising. The federal
Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Amid Ford’s shift away from making large electric vehicles, the automaker is adding a new product line to find a home for its batteries. Ford
With iOS 26.2, Apple lets you roll back Liquid Glass again — this time on the Lock Screen
Apple is releasing another tool to dial down Liquid Glass’ transparency with its release of iOS 26.2, out now. With the update, users will be
SpaceX reportedly planning 2026 IPO with $1.5T valuation target
SpaceX is planning to go public in mid-to-late 2026 and is looking to raise $30 billion at a valuation of around $1.5 trillion, according to
Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027
Meta is developing new mixed reality glasses under the codename Phoenix, according to Business Insider — but their release date has been pushed back from
Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards, again
The Trump administration announced plans Wednesday to lower fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks sold in the United States. With CEOs from Ford