Image by Sarah Kilian on Unsplash When the United Kingdom started enforcing its new age verification laws under the Online Safety Act, the idea was clear: keep adult content away from kids. But what’s actually happening? It’s turning into the digital version of “you’re punishing the wrong people.” Websites that follow the law are losing […]
If you’re a business in India trying to manage your banking, you’re probably juggling multiple portals, drowning in spreadsheets, and wondering why everything still feels stuck in 2005. Meanwhile, personal banking has zipped ahead with instant payments, slick mobile apps, and touchless everything. So, what gives? That’s exactly the problem TransBnk is trying to solve
Photo by Traxer on Unsplash Another big crypto player is heading to Wall Street — and it’s one you’ve probably heard of. Gemini, the crypto exchange and custodian started by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, just filed to go public. That’s right, the same identical twins who famously sued Mark Zuckerberg over the founding of Facebook
Photo by Stefan Lehner on Unsplash Indian startup Ultraviolette just secured $21 million in new funding — and they’re not keeping it local. With fresh backing from TDK Corporation, the Bengaluru-based company is accelerating its global ambition: premium electric motorcycles made in India, but built for the world. From Bengaluru to Europe, and Beyond I’ve
Image by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash In a world where you can get groceries, smartphones, and even gaming consoles delivered in minutes, it was only a matter of time before someone figured out how to apply that same speed to housework. Pronto did it. And investors noticed — fast. Back in May 2025, Pronto raised
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Photo by Grace Galligan on Unsplash Lagos-based food delivery startup Chowdeck just landed $9 million in fresh funding. If you’re not familiar, this is one of the rare companies that’s profitable — yes, profitable — in a sector known for burning cash. Even more impressive? They’re doing it in Nigeria and Ghana, where food delivery
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Photo by omid armin on Unsplash Fake journalists, phishing attempts, and suspicious interviews — here’s what you need to know to protect your company from an unsettling new scam making its way through the tech world. Imagine this: You’re a startup founder or a comms lead, and you get an email from a TechCrunch reporter
Photo by Self Taught on Unsplash After years of flexibility, big employers are tightening the leash on hybrid work. Here’s how they’re tracking attendance, why they’re doing it, and what it means for workers. Remember those early post-pandemic months when hybrid work felt more like a suggestion than a rule? You know, when popping into
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Photo by Vimal S on Unsplash Imagine being able to track any Bluetooth-enabled device, anywhere on the planet — even the middle of the ocean or remote mountains — using just a tiny chip and a satellite in low Earth orbit. That’s what Seattle-based startup Hubble Network is building, and their newest upgrade makes that
Photo by Travis T on Unsplash Edward “Big Balls” Coristine—yes, that’s really what folks call him—found himself in the middle of a violent encounter this past weekend, and the tech world is paying attention. Coristine, a teenage software engineer and former Neuralink intern, first rose to public attention as a standout figure in the Trump
