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A recent letter from OpenAI reveals more details about how the company is hoping the federal government can support the company’s ambitious plans for data center construction. The letter — from OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane and addressed to the White House’s director of science and technology policy Michael Kratsios — argued that the government should consider expanding the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC) beyond semiconductor fabrication to cover electrical grid components, AI servers, and AI data centers. The AMIC is a 35% tax credit that was included in the Biden administration’s Chips Act. “Broadening coverage of the…
| Published: Friday, November 7, 2025, 11:30 [IST] We have got some interesting news on the upcoming POCO F8 series, especially the POCO F8 Pro. A new leak shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav shows packaging that clearly mentions “Sound by Bose.” If accurate, this could mark POCO’s first collaboration with the audio giant, bringing enhanced tuning for its stereo speakers.The same leak also confirms something less exciting for buyers — there’s no charger in the box this time.What the Leak SuggestsThe image shows the retail box of the POCO F8 Pro with the familiar yellow-black design.…
Through Sacred Ground is an optional mission in Path of Exile where players have to find a “Golden Hand” at the behest of Yeena, a quest giver NPC in The Forest Encampment, encountered during Act 2. Completing this mission is a bit trickier than most, since the quest objective does not specify where to find the Golden Hand or even where to begin looking for it. This guide covers the Golden Hand’s exact location, how to start the Through Sacred Ground side quest, as well as the rewards you’ll receive for completing it in Path of Exile. Here’s the breakdown.…
Volvo boss says the upcoming EX60 will cost about the same as the XC60 plug-in hybrid. Using the new 800-volt SPA3 platform with new powertrains and batteries is key to keeping costs down. It will still be expensive compared to non-premium midsize electric crossovers, but it matches luxury rivals like the upcoming BMW iX3. Volvo needs a smaller electric crossover to slot under the large and quite expensive EX90, and one is on the way. It will be called the EX60, so it will become the electric equivalent of the XC60, but even though it’s an EV, it won’t cost…
Startups have never been able to offer the same sizable salaries as big tech companies. Now with companies like Meta and OpenAI willing to pay million-dollar salaries amid the AI race — the compensation divide has grown even larger. Early-stage startups are not doomed though. If they develop a compensation strategy that is generous, fair, and flexible, they can offer competitive compensation packages and give themselves room to adjust their approach as they grow, according to founders and experts who were onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Startups shouldn’t try to compete with big tech companies anyway, Yin Wu, the co-founder…
Popular city builder Cities: Skylines 2 is currently free-to-play on Steam for a limited time. Gamers can try Cities: Skylines 2 until November 10, with a free weekend event ongoing and a discount extending beyond that. As the sequel to the immensely popular Cities Skylines, the 2023 city builder had a lot to live up to. Admittedly, the reception to the game was rough, and it currently holds a “Mixed” review score on Steam, with many players claiming Cities: Skylines 2 was missing features that made the original so great. However, the game retains a strong player base on Steam,…
Celebrities: They’re just like us? In a Vanity Fair interview, Kim Kardashian — who has been studying to become a lawyer — discussed her “toxic” friendship with ChatGPT, admitting that she has failed law exams after it told her false information. “I use [ChatGPT] for legal advice, so when I am needing to know the answer to a question, I will take a picture and snap it and put it in there,” she said. “They’re always wrong. It has made me fail tests… And then I’ll get mad and I’ll yell at it and be like, ‘You made me fail!’”…
BMW is the first automaker to integrate Amazon’s new Alexa+ AI voice assistant. By using the new generative AI platform, BMW drivers will be able to have more natural in-car conversations with the infotainment system. The new assistant will debut in select BMW models soon. BMW cars will be the first to integrate Amazon’s next-generation voice assistant technology. The German automaker’s infotainment systems have long been using Alexa Custom Assistant, the platform that allows companies to build their own artificial intelligence assistants based on Alexa tech. Moving forward, however, the voice that responds to the driver’s commands in BMWs will…
| Updated: Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:34 [IST] OPPO has officially confirmed the launch date of its Find X9 series in India. The flagship line-up includes the OPPO Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. Additionally, the OPPO Find X9 series will also be the first to incorporate the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip in India.OPPO Find X9 Series Launch Date in IndiaThe OPPO Find X9 series is launching in India on November 18 at 12 noon IST. Following the launch, the OPPO Find X9 series will be available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart following its launch…
This year, TechCrunch Disrupt showcased the incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas of our 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort. Out of thousands of applications, we selected 200 of the most promising startups, each bringing unique innovations to their respective industries. The competition culminated in an electrifying event where these startups had the opportunity to pitch and demonstrate their solutions live over three days. From the top 20 finalists, TechCrunch editorial selected the top five companies that then battled it out for the $100,000 equity-free prize money and the coveted Disrupt Cup. The well-deserved win went to Glīd, with a strong runner-up,…