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Walmart-backed PhonePe shelves IPO as global tensions rattle markets
PhonePe has paused its planned IPO, delaying a major liquidity event for investors including Tiger Global and Microsoft. Source
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The billionaires made a promise — now some want out
In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign they called the Giving Pledge: a public commitment, open to the world's Source
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Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ wins three Oscars, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins two
“Frankenstein” won for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling, while “KPop Demon Hunters” won for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. Source
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Google, Accel India accelerator choses 5 startups and none are ‘AI wrappers’
Google and Accel say about 70% of AI startup pitches tied to India were "wrappers" as they reviewed more than 4,000 applications for their Atoms cohort. Source
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Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates
The deal comes after Unacademy’s valuation plunged from $3.5B to under $500M, as India’s once-booming edtech sector struggles. Source
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ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator
The company is reportedly delaying the launch as its engineers and lawyers work to avert further legal issues. Source
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Rivian’s RJ Scaringe thinks we’re doing robots all wrong
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shares his thoughts and plans for his newest startup, Mind Robotics. Source
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Wiz investor unpacks Google’s $32B acquisition
Shardul Shah of Index Ventures walks us through Google's biggest acquisition ever. Source
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TechCrunch Mobility: Travis Kalanick’s return proves it really is 2016 again
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Source
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How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT. Source