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Airtime, the video startup for Evernote founder Phil Libin, has fired dozens of employees, TechCrunch has learned, and Airtime has confirmed. According to the company, 25 people have been let go of the 58-person team. This is the broadcast time for a change called “larger than normal.” Airtime characterizes the departure as part of a typical seasonal approach to employment, but sources within the company said staff were surprised by the announcement. Many have been given the impression that the startups were meant to raise money this year, and they said they were told that no cuts were planned previously.…
Startup life is tough. Funding rounds, team building, and finance management can feel like trying to solve Rubik's cube blindfold. That's exactly why there's all stage 2025 TechCrunch. It's about giving founders like you the tools, tactics and real stories from those who have experienced it and built something lasting. If there's one session you don't want to miss, then it's with Stash co-CEO and co-founder Brandon Krieg. He will join us at the Sova Power Plant in Boston on July 15th to discuss how technology has enabled us to become investors, not just wealthy people. And to make attendance…
Few display tables remain on all stages of TechCrunch, which took place in Boston on July 15th. Just book a table with 3 days left and the time will be part of the action. The tables are almost completely sold out and the time is very limited to getting yours. Where the opportunity fits your view Whether you're looking for an investor, partner or customer, the TC All Stage Expo floor is where meaningful conversations take place. It's a brand accelerator for the day and your startup deserves a spotlight location. Image credit: Slava Brazer Photography What awaits you on…
Tonight is your last shot: The TechCrunch Sessions: Filming Ai Trivia Countdown and leaving for just $200. The windows will close in the middle of the night tonight – let's go! Do you think you know AI? Can I name the company that created the AI assistant known as Siri before Apple acquired it? Or what is the name of Google's large-scale language model family released in 2023? If so, now is your time for sparkle. Ready to compete? Prove AI Smart and win your spot in TC sessions: ai Working on a short round of AI trivia before tonight…
The door will open tomorrow at Zerabach Hall in Berkeley, California. What happens next is not just another AI conference. That's what you need to be. TechCrunch Session: AI brings together the most influential builders, investors and researchers of artificial intelligence in an industry that is clouded by hype. If you are leading a company, capital allocation, or building with code, this is where you need it. Today is your last chance to lock down low prices. Save $300 on your ticket and get a second score with half off. Or test your AI knowledge on shots that earn a…
Journaling app Rosebud has raised $6 million in seed funding as he is trying to flesh out the app as an AI mentor for self-reflection and personal growth. Rosebud uses AI to analyze journal entries, identify patterns over time, and provide insights, questions, and guidance. The company says its goal is to help users understand themselves better, develop new habits and track their goals, as does human mentors. Rosebud said users have recorded 500 million words and have spent more than 30 million minutes on the platform. Rosebud was founded in 2023 by Chrys Bader, a graduate of Y Combinator…
Uber today unveiled a new type of account called Senior Accounts for older users who prioritize simpler app experiences, such as family ride updates, saved destinations and the ability to use family cards for payments. Uber said the senior accounts present a simpler app experience with larger text and icons and less complicated screens. Users can toggle this mode using the accessibility settings of the app. Image credit: Uber US users:[アカウント]Tab's[家族]You can now add seniors to family accounts using the menu. Users who manage family accounts can add their own payment methods, edit a list of saved destinations, book rides…
A few days before the Worldwide Developer Conference 2025 (WWDC), Apple was named a 2025 Design Award winner and finalist. This year's winners and finalists mainly include indie apps and startups, and generative AI apps are significantly missing from the list, despite all other trends. This is the second year Apple skipped AI-centric apps for awards. The company highlighted several apps with AI capabilities, but included Speedify (acquired in the inclusiveness category) and Mois, a music creation and editing app (both are venture-backed startups). Naturally, Apple is focusing more on how developers used its tools to build a better experience.…
HR Tech Startup Deel filed an amended complaint on Tuesday in its ongoing legal battle with the ripples of the Great Environment, which provides astounding new details about the spy allegations of its large corporations. Ripling sued Deal in March after Ripling's employees testified in an Irish court that they were spying on their employers for their rivals in an affidavit that reads like a Hollywood movie. Rippling's lawsuit alleges misappropriation, such as trade secrets, unlawful interference and unfair competition, primarily based on espionage allegations. Deal then attempted to dismiss the lawsuit on technical grounds and filed its own claims…
Chipmaker Giant Qualcomm released a patch on Monday that fixes a series of vulnerabilities in dozens of chips, including three zero-days the company said is being used as part of its hacking campaign. Qualcomm cited Google's threat analysis group, or TAG. It investigates government-sponsored cyberattacks and says that three flaws could be “under limited, targeted exploitation.” According to the company's bulletin, Google's Android security team reported three zero-days to Qualcomm in February: CVE-2025-21479, CVE-2025-21480 and CVE-2025-27038. Zero Day is a security vulnerability unknown to software and hardware manufacturers at the time of discovery, and is of great value for cybercriminals…