Tiger Global loses India tax case tied to Walmart-Flipkart deal in blow to offshore playbook
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/tiger-global-loses-india-tax-case-tied-to-walmart-flipkart-deal-in-blow-to-offshore-playbook/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/tiger-global-loses-india-tax-case-tied-to-walmart-flipkart-deal-in-blow-to-offshore-playbook/
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Tiger Global loses India tax case tied to Walmart-Flipkart deal in blow to offshore playbook | TechCrunch
Tiger Global's case in India is being closely watched by investors.
Spotify raises its subscription prices in the U.S. again
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/spotify-raises-its-subscription-prices-in-the-u-s-again/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/spotify-raises-its-subscription-prices-in-the-u-s-again/
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Spotify raises its subscription prices in the US again | TechCrunch
Spotify raised prices for its subscription plan in the U.S. for the third time in three years, as it hiked the monthly plan from $11.99 per month to $12.99 per month.
Parloa triples its valuation in 8 months to $3B with $350M raise
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/parloa-triples-its-valuation-in-8-months-to-3b-with-350m-raise/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/parloa-triples-its-valuation-in-8-months-to-3b-with-350m-raise/
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Parloa triples its valuation in 8 months to $3B with $350M raise | TechCrunch
The massive round was led by existing investor General Catalyst, with participation from other returning backers.
How one startup is using probiotics to try and ease the copper shortage
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/how-one-startup-is-using-probiotics-to-try-and-ease-the-copper-shortage/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/how-one-startup-is-using-probiotics-to-try-and-ease-the-copper-shortage/
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Exclusive: How one startup is using probiotics to try and ease the copper shortage | TechCrunch
Transition Metal Solutions is applying a special cocktail to coax microbes into unlocking more copper from ore.
US senators demand answers from X, Meta, Alphabet on sexualized deepfakes
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/us-senators-demand-answers-from-x-meta-alphabet-on-sexualized-deepfakes/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/us-senators-demand-answers-from-x-meta-alphabet-on-sexualized-deepfakes/
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US senators demand answers from X, Meta, Alphabet, and others on sexualized deepfakes | TechCrunch
In a letter to the leaders of X, Meta, Alphabet, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok, several U.S. senators are demanding the companies provide proof that they have "robust protections and policies" in place, and how they plan to curb the rise of sexualized deepfakes…
Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity and others
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/wikimedia-foundation-announces-new-ai-partnerships-with-amazon-meta-microsoft-perplexity-and-others/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/wikimedia-foundation-announces-new-ai-partnerships-with-amazon-meta-microsoft-perplexity-and-others/
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Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity, and others | TechCrunch
The AI partnerships allow companies to access the org's content, like Wikipedia, at scale.
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/openai-invests-in-sam-altmans-brain-computer-interface-startup-merge-labs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/openai-invests-in-sam-altmans-brain-computer-interface-startup-merge-labs/
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OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs | TechCrunch
Merge Labs is a “research lab” dedicated to “bridging biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability.” OpenAI wrote the largest check in Merge Labs' $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation.
The US imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips headed to China
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/the-us-imposes-25-tariff-on-nvidias-h200-ai-chips-headed-to-china/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/the-us-imposes-25-tariff-on-nvidias-h200-ai-chips-headed-to-china/
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The US imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips headed to China | TechCrunch
The Trump administration formalized its 25% cut of H200 chip sales in China with a tariff that applies to certain semiconductors.
Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/irans-internet-shutdown-is-now-one-of-its-longest-ever-as-protests-continue/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/irans-internet-shutdown-is-now-one-of-its-longest-ever-as-protests-continue/
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Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue | TechCrunch
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/ai-video-startup-higgsfield-founded-by-ex-snap-exec-lands-1-3b-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/ai-video-startup-higgsfield-founded-by-ex-snap-exec-lands-1-3b-valuation/
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AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation | TechCrunch
Higgsfield says it's on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares.
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Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/taiwan-to-invest-250b-in-us-semiconductor-manufacturing/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/taiwan-to-invest-250b-in-us-semiconductor-manufacturing/
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Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing | TechCrunch
The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
The AI lab revolving door spins ever faster
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/the-ai-lab-revolving-door-spins-ever-faster/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/the-ai-lab-revolving-door-spins-ever-faster/
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The AI lab revolving door spins ever faster | TechCrunch
AI labs just can't get their employees to stay put. Yesterday’s big AI news was the abrupt and seemingly acrimonious departure of three top executives at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines lab.
AI journalism startup Symbolic.ai signs deal with Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/ai-journalism-startup-symbolic-ai-signs-deal-with-rupert-murdochs-news-corp/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/ai-journalism-startup-symbolic-ai-signs-deal-with-rupert-murdochs-news-corp/
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AI journalism startup Symbolic.ai signs deal with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp | TechCrunch
The startup claims its AI platform can help optimize editorial processes and research.
Silicon Valley’s messiest breakup is definitely headed to court
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/silicon-valleys-messiest-breakout-is-definitely-headed-to-court/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/silicon-valleys-messiest-breakout-is-definitely-headed-to-court/
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Silicon Valley's messiest breakup is definitely headed to court | TechCrunch
OpenAI and Microsoft tried to dodge a courtroom showdown with Elon Musk, but a federal judge on Thursday rejected their requests to dismiss the case.
Anthropic taps former Microsoft India MD to lead Bengaluru expansion
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/anthropic-taps-former-microsoft-india-md-to-lead-bengaluru-expansion/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/anthropic-taps-former-microsoft-india-md-to-lead-bengaluru-expansion/
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Anthropic taps former Microsoft India MD to lead Bengaluru expansion | TechCrunch
Irina Ghose joins Anthropic as India managing director after 24 years at Microsoft.
Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/italy-investigates-activision-blizzard-for-pushing-in-game-purchases/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/italy-investigates-activision-blizzard-for-pushing-in-game-purchases/
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Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases | TechCrunch
Italy has launched two investigations into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard, alleging the company has engaged in "misleading and aggressive" sales practices for two of its most popular smartphone games.
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YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/youtube-relaxes-monetization-guidelines-for-some-controversial-topics/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/youtube-relaxes-monetization-guidelines-for-some-controversial-topics/
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YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics | TechCrunch
These controversial topics include self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse.
Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/chinese-evs-inch-closer-to-the-us-as-canada-slashes-tariffs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/chinese-evs-inch-closer-to-the-us-as-canada-slashes-tariffs/
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Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs | TechCrunch
The country is dropping its import tax from 100% to just 6.1%, with an initial annual cap of 49,000 cars.
X is down for the second time this week
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/x-is-down-for-the-second-time-this-week/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/x-is-down-for-the-second-time-this-week/
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X is down for the second time this week | TechCrunch
Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, is down for the second time this week. Nearly 80,000 reports have spiked on Down Detector since around 10 a.m. ET Friday morning.
How a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/how-a-hacking-campaign-targeted-high-profile-gmail-and-whatsapp-users-across-the-middle-east/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/16/how-a-hacking-campaign-targeted-high-profile-gmail-and-whatsapp-users-across-the-middle-east/
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How a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East | TechCrunch
The phishing campaign targeted users on WhatsApp, including an Iranian-British activist, and stole the credentials of a Lebanese cabinet minister and at least one journalist.
The AI healthcare gold rush is here
https://techcrunch.com/video/the-ai-healthcare-gold-rush-is-here/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/the-ai-healthcare-gold-rush-is-here/
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The AI healthcare gold rush is here | TechCrunch
Watch as Equity podcast hosts dig into why the AI world is suddenly obsessed with healthcare, what other products can expect an AI-makeover, and more.