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The SoWa Power Station in Boston becomes the epicenter for early-stage innovation as TechCrunch AllStage 2025 brings together founders, investors, and startup experts for a day of clarity, strategy, and connection. Tailored for the unique chaos of building a startup, AllStage is the go-to event for those navigating fundraising, product-market fit, hiring, and marketing —…

The landscape of online search in the United Kingdom is poised for a significant shake-up as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consults on a proposal to grant Google “strategic market status” (SMS). This designation, empowered by the newly enacted Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, signals a serious intent from UK regulators to curb…

The highly anticipated collaboration between OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT, and Jony Ive’s design firm io, is taking clearer shape, though its final form remains shrouded in mystery. Recent legal filings in a trademark dispute with Google-backed startup iyO have offered a rare glimpse into the companies’ ambitious quest to build a mass-market…

Amazon announced on Tuesday its plan to expand Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery services to over 4,000 small cities and rural towns across the United States. The move is part of a larger $4 billion initiative to significantly scale its logistics network by 2026, aiming to meet rising consumer expectations for fast, reliable delivery—even in remote…

Digital Asset, the lead developer behind the privacy-enabled Canton Network, has raised $135 million in a strategic funding round, the company announced Tuesday. The round was led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets, with participation from major institutional players such as Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, Circle Ventures, Paxos, and Polychain Capital. The…

Two U.S. senators are calling for an official investigation into Spotify’s latest subscription practices, accusing the streaming giant of exploiting loopholes to reduce payments to music creators while inflating costs for consumers. Spotify Faces Scrutiny for Bundling Music and Audiobooks On June 20, Senators Marsha Blackburn and Ben Ray Luján sent a formal letter to…

India could soon be home to a $100 billion tech company, according to Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Prosus, one of the world’s most prominent tech investors. In an interview with CNBC on Monday, Bloisi outlined Prosus’ bullish outlook on India, drawing parallels to the company’s early investment success in China with Tencent. Prosus, majority owned…

Russia is weighing its options carefully after the U.S. launched devastating airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. With Tehran calling for urgent support from Moscow, all eyes are on President Vladimir Putin — but his silence speaks volumes. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Monday, seeking “serious consultations” following what…

The U.S. dollar climbed in early Monday trading, gaining 0.45% against major currencies, as investors sought safe-haven assets following U.S. military strikes on Iran. Yet, experts suggest the rally could be temporary, as broader fiscal concerns and trade tensions loom. Safe-Haven Demand Lifts Dollar Amid Middle East Crisis The greenback’s strength came amid heightened geopolitical…

Google is enhancing its productivity-focused Chromebook Plus line with an array of new AI-powered tools aimed at improving workflow, creativity, and convenience. The update introduces smart screen selection, text simplification, AI writing tools, and a free subscription to the premium Google AI Pro plan, positioning Chromebook Plus as a competitive choice in the AI-driven PC…