Kodak denies it’s shutting down amid media reports of finicial struggles

Kodak strikes back at media reports suggesting it may go out of business or file for bankruptcy (again).

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/14/kodak-denies-its-shutting-down-amid-media-reports-of-finicial-struggles/

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Pocket FM gives its writers an AI tool to transform narratives, write cliffhangers, and more

Pocket FM is building LLM to help users write faster and in turn, produce more audio shows.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/13/pocket-fm-gives-its-writers-an-ai-tool-to-transform-narratives-write-cliffhangers-and-more/

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Threads now has more than 400 million monthly active users

X, meanwhile, has north of 600 million monthly active users, according to previous statements made by its former CEO, Linda Yaccarino.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/12/threads-now-has-more-than-400-million-monthly-active-users/

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GitHub CEO to step down

The move comes as GitHub is facing growing competition from companies like Google and Cursor over AI tools for programmers.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/11/github-ceo-to-step-down/

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After researchers unmasked a prolific SMS scammer, a new operation has emerged in its wake

Security researchers are now sounding the alarm on a new SMS text message fraud operation, which is surging in popularity — and its ability to steal people’s credit cards — since the demise of its predecessor.

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Impersonators are targeting companies with fake TechCrunch outreach

Fraudsters are impersonating TechCrunch reporters and event leads, and reaching out to companies. Here’s what we’re doing about it, and what you can look out for.

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Pinterest CEO says agentic shopping is still a long way out

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready talks about the agentic web and where the social network will fit in the AI era.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/08/pinterest-ceo-says-agentic-shopping-is-still-a-long-way-out/

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AI agents aren’t the ‘new Google,’ says Airbnb CEO

“I think we’re still kind of feeling out the space,” CEO Brian Chesky told investors on the Q2 earnings call.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/07/ai-agents-arent-the-new-google-says-airbnb-ceo/

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Google’s AI coding agent Jules is now out of beta

Google today launched its AI coding agent, Jules, out of beta — just over two months after its public preview debut in May.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/06/googles-ai-coding-agent-jules-is-now-out-of-beta/

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Some people are defending Perplexity after Cloudflare ‘named and shamed’ it

In a debate likely to get louder as AI agent usage grows, some people say Perplexity crawling blocked websites isn’t a simple matter.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/05/some-people-are-defending-perplexity-after-cloudflare-named-and-shamed-it/

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TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla’s ride-hailing gambit

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/04/techcrunch-mobility-teslas-ride-hailing-gambit/

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SAP is acquiring SmartRecruiters

SAP has reached an agreement to acquire SmartRecruiters, with SmartRecruiters’ software complementing SAP’s existing HR tools.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/03/sap-is-acquiring-smartrecruiters/

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What founders should think about if looking to raise a Series C

And it starts with a reality check, according to Sapphire Ventures partner Cathy Gao.

Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/02/what-founders-should-think-about-if-looking-to-raise-a-series-c/

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Nintendo raising original Switch console prices due to ‘market conditions’

Nintendo wouldn’t say what the “market conditions” were but likely reference President Trump’s tariffs, which are increasing costs for U.S. consumers.

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TikTok merges its Core Product and Trust & Safety teams

As part of the changes, TikTok’s head of Operations and Trust & Safety Adam Presser will become the General Manager of TikTok USDS, a separate entity of TikTok that’s tasked with safeguarding U.S. national security interests, TechCrunch confirmed with TikTok.

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