The memo that went out Thursday, which TechCrunch obtained, says the "timing" of the company's pivot away from tractor manufacturing puts it at risk.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
How the classic anime ‘Ghost in the Shell’ predicted the future of cybersecurity 30 years ago
The story of the Ghost in the Shell’s main villain the Puppet Master hinted at a future where governments use hackers for espionage, at a time when most of the world had never connected to the internet.
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Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation
Function, which offers blood testing and medical imaging services, recently raised $298 million in a Series B round led by Redpoint Ventures at a valuation of $2.5 billion.
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VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market
January Ventures co-founder Jennifer Neundorfer discussed this AI-driven funding market on the Equity podcast during TechCrunch Disrupt.
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Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform
The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.
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Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled
Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.
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Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms
Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a sever winter storm could push the grid over the edge.
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Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue
Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest.
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Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders
While everyone’s chasing the next AI infrastructure play in San Francisco, some of the most defensible AI companies are being built by founders with deep expertise in legacy industries — and they’re not getting funded. January Ventures aims to fill that gap, writing pre-seed checks for underrepresented founders transforming healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain with […]
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Subletting startup Kiki paid over $152K to settle charges after violating NYC short-term rental laws
Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges.
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Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency
Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users about violations.
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The Epstein files have claimed their first OpenAI victim: board member Larry Summers
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI’s board days after Congress released documents showing he was close friends with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
TikTok will now give you badges for limiting your doomscrolling
TikTok is adding new digital wellbeing tools like an affirmation journal, a background sound generator, and badges for using the app within limits
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Emm raises $9M seed to create to launch one of the world’s first ‘smart’ menstrual cups
On Wednesday, Emm, based in the UK, announced a $9 million seed (£6.8 million) round led by Lunar Ventures as it prepares to officially launch the smart menstrual cup in 2026.
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TikTok now lets you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see
With the new AI-generated content control, users who want to see less of this sort of content can dial things down, while those who enjoy it can choose to see more of it.
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