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  • Recent events in the tech industry highlight significant developments across startups, artificial intelligence, and ongoing challenges in cybersecurity.
  • Key figures in the tech ecosystem gathered in Palo Alto to discuss emerging innovations and trends, showcasing investment interest in speculative technologies.
  • The Nordic startup scene is experiencing unprecedented growth, with companies exceeding billion-dollar valuations at a rapid pace, illustrating a shift in the regional venture landscape.
  • A wave of significant AI fundraising continues, exemplified by 49 U.S. startups raising over $100 million, reflecting the sector's burgeoning influence across various industries.
  • Ongoing litigation against OpenAI raises ethical concerns about AI technology's impact, with a lawsuit citing potential culpability in a teen's suicide due to misuse of ChatGPT, prompting a reevaluation of AI regulations.
  • In cybersecurity news, multiple London councils faced disruptions from a cyberattack, underscoring the persistent threat to governmental and public services.

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TechCrunch

  • The future will be explained to you in Palo Alto 33 minutes ago by Connie Loizos
    Venture, Goodwater Capital, playground global, Sandbar, Science Corporation, Scribble Ventures, StrictlyVC, True Ventures, xLight

    On Wednesday evening at PlayGround Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who are building things you don’t understand yet will explain what’s coming. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 2025, and truly, the lineup is ridiculous. The series has bounced around the globe under the auspices of TechCrunch. Steve Case rented a […]

  • Nordic founders are taking bigger swings, and it’s paying off 10 hours ago by Theresa Loconsolo
    Climate, Fundraising, Startups, deep tech, Equity Video, european market, nordic market, propane

    Ten years ago, raising €1 million in Copenhagen was enough to make waves in the region’s tech scene. Today, the Nordics are turning out billion-dollar companies like Lovable — which hit $200 million in revenue just 12 months after launching.  Dennis Green-Lieber, founder of AI-powered customer intelligence platform Propane, has had a front-row seat to that shift […]

  • Here are the 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025 10 hours ago by Rebecca Szkutak
    AI, Enterprise, Fundraising, Startups, artificial intelligence, evergreens

    Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?

  • JustiGuide wants to use AI to help people navigate the US immigration system 10 hours ago by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
    Startups, immigration, justiguide, Startup Battlefield, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

    The startup uses AI to help immigrants understand the system, connect with lawyers, and reduce associated costs.

  • OpenAI claims teen circumvented safety features before suicide that ChatGPT helped plan 10 hours ago by Amanda Silberling
    AI, adam raine, ChatGPT, OpenAI

    In August, parents Matthew and Maria Raine sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over their 16-year-old son Adam's suicide, accusing the company of wrongful death. On Tuesday, OpenAI responded to the lawsuit with a filing of its own, arguing that it shouldn't be held responsible for the teenager's death.


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Engadget

  • Black Friday VPN deals: Get up to 75 percent off Proton VPN two-year plans and more 40 minutes ago by Kris Holt,Sam Chapman
    Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt

    A VPN subscription can make for a good holiday gift. Everyone could do with having a VPN to help protect their online activity from prying eyes (and, perhaps, access more things to watch from their favorite streaming services). It's something useful that a gift recipient may have never realized they needed. Of course, you may be looking for a great deal on a VPN yourself, and the Black Friday discount for Proton VPN is nothing to sniff at. You can get two years of access to the VPN Plus tier of the service for $59.76, which works out to $2.49

  • Netflix went down for some viewers after Stranger Things premiered 3 hours ago by Mariella Moon
    Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mariella Moon

    Netflix has crashed for what seemed to be thousands of viewers after the first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 went live for streaming. Downdetector started getting an unusual number of outage reports at around 10 minutes before 8PM Eastern time, when the episodes were scheduled to hit the service. The numbers climbed up to almost 14,000 before they went down over the next few minutes. According to Entertainment Weekly, affected viewers were getting an NSEZ-403 error, which means their accounts couldn’t connect to Netflix. They were seeing “Something went wrong” and “Sorry, we're having trouble with your request” messages

  • Sony teases the A7 V, its next flagship midrange camera 8 hours ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
    Cameras & Photography, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell

    Sony appears to be ready to announce another addition to its Alpha camera lineup. The company shared an image on the Sony Alpha Instagram account with the text "Chase your dream" and the date December 2 at 9AM EST, which could be a teaser for its next mirrorless camera. It's possible the company has something else in mind, but the giant "V" or Roman numeral five in the background of the image seems like a clear reference to an unannounced Sony A7 V, a follow-up to the Sony Alpha 7 IV. Considering there was around a four year gap between the

  • The Disney+ Hulu bundle drops to $5 per month for one year for Black Friday 8 hours ago by Georgie Peru
    Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru

    Disney fans and binge-watchers, rejoice. The Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads) is getting a holiday discount again this year, bringing both platforms together for one low price of $5 per month for one year. The bundle includes the Disney+ basic plan with ads and Hulu’s basic plan with ads. If you’re a new subscriber or an eligible returning customer, you can get this discount that brings the cost of both services down to $60 in total for one year. Disney+ and Hulu make one of the most balanced streaming pairs available, blending family-friendly favorites with acclaimed originals and network TV

  • Best Black Friday streaming deals for 2025: One year of the Disney+ Hulu bundle for $60, plus save on Apple TV+, HBO Max and more 8 hours ago by Valentina Palladino,Sam Chapman
    Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino

    You’re not alone if you’re consistently aghast at the rising cost of streaming services. This year in particular has been bleak, with Disney+ and HBO Max being just a couple of the services that have increased prices as of late. If you’re like any of us at Engadget, you probably subscribe to more than a few of these services, and costs quickly add up even without the period price increases. While you can find the occasional streaming deal throughout the year, Black Friday is the time when they are most abundant. These are the best Black Friday streaming deals we


The Verge

  • The best Apple Watch to buy 5 hours ago by Victoria Song
    Apple, Buying Guides, Fitness, Gadgets, Smartwatch, Tech, Verge Shopping, Wearable

    Editor’s note: Black Friday doesn’t officially take place until Friday, November 28th; however, if you want to shop ahead of time, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals you can already get. If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for you. But there was only one Apple Watch when the smartwatch launched in 2015. A decade later, you’ve got three flavors to choose from: the entry-level Watch SE, the standard Series, and the rugged Ultra. Each appeals to a different demographic and set of needs, but good news: I’ve tested every Apple Watch dating back to the Series

  • The best Black Friday deals we’ve found on TVs, laptops, and more 5 hours ago
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Black Friday is the most anticipated day of the year for bargain hunters. Although we still have a day or two before November 28th, we’ve already found a healthy selection of early discounts, allowing you to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Right now, for instance, Apple’s entry-level AirPods 4 are down to a mere $69 at several retailers. Meanwhile, Google’s Pixel Watch 4 — the Android watch to beat — is on sale for the first time. Some of our favorite streaming services — including Disney Plus, Apple TV, and HBO Max — are steeply discounted, too. However, that’s

  • Stranger Things 5 begins with a frantic race to the finish line 6 hours ago by Charles Pulliam-Moore
    Entertainment, Netflix, Streaming, TV Show Reviews, TV Shows

    It has been a decade since the Stranger Things phenomenon began, and the Duffer brothers had had ample time to craft a strong finish to their breakout hit series. But the beginning of the show's fifth and final season feels like a frantic race to the end. While Stranger Things wasn't Netflix's first breakout hit, it catapulted the streamer to a new level of pop cultural prominence by telling a wildly captivating story that got everyone talking. Modern day nostalgia for the '80s never really went away, but Stranger Things kicked off a new wave of shows and movies that made

  • Apple TV pulls The Hunt over plagiarism accusation 6 hours ago by Emma Roth
    Apple, Entertainment, News, Streaming, Tech, TV Shows

    Apple TV removed The Hunt from its streaming slate last week after concerns were raised about plagiarism. The move, previously reported by Apple Insider, comes after French media journalist Clément Garin claimed that the story closely follows Shoot, a 1974 novel written by Douglas Fairbairn. The Hunt was originally supposed to premiere on Apple TV on December 3rd. However, Gaumont, the production company behind The Hunt, confirmed its removal from Apple’s streaming schedule. “The broadcast of our series ‘The Hunt’ has been temporarily postponed,” Gaumont tells Variety. “We are currently conducting a thorough review to address any questions related to our

  • OpenAI denies liability in teen suicide lawsuit, cites ‘misuse’ of ChatGPT 6 hours ago by Richard Lawler
    AI, Law, News, OpenAI, Policy

    OpenAI’s response to a lawsuit by the family of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who took his own life after discussing it with ChatGPT for months, said the injuries in this “tragic event” happened as a result of Raine’s “misuse, unauthorized use, unintended use, unforeseeable use, and/or improper use of ChatGPT.” NBC News reports the filing cited its terms of use that prohibit access by teens without a parent or guardian’s consent, bypassing protective measures, or using ChatGPT for suicide or self-harm, and argued that the family’s claims are blocked by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. In a blog post


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