Mercor quintuples valuation to $10B with $350M Series C
Mercor, which connects AI labs with domain experts for training their foundational AI models, is close to raising $350 million at a $10 billion valuation.
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PSA: Re-register your hardware 2FA key for X before Nov. 10 to avoid getting locked out
X is retiring Twitter domain for 2FA authentication. So you need to re-enroll your hardware keys before November 10
PSA: Reregister your hardware 2FA key for X before November 10 to avoid getting locked out
X is retiring the Twitter domain for 2FA authentication. Christopher Stanley, a security engineer at X, xAI, and SpaceX, said this move is to ensure domain trust.
X is getting closer to removing the last reminders of Twitter
X is preparing to put Twitter.com out to pasture, and the official @Safety account posted on Friday warning anyone using physical security keys or passkeys for 2FA that they will need to re-enroll them. According to X, if the login methods aren’t updated by November 10th, the associated accounts will be locked until the update […]
The 2025 Startup Battlefield Top 20 are here. Let the competition begin.
These 20 companies are more than just early-stage startups — they’re the architects of what’s next. And they’ll have just six minutes on the Disrupt Stage to prove it.
The PS5 bundle that includes two years of PS Plus Premium is $170 off
Between increased tariffs and price hikes, it’s not a great time to buy a PlayStation 5 console. That is, unless you head over to GameStop, which is selling the 825GB PS5 with a disc drive in its original (thicker) design along with 24 months of PS Plus Premium included for just $579.99 (previously $749.99). Given […]
If you can’t afford a vacation, an AI app will sell you pictures of one
Faking wealth has always been big business, from buying designer dupes to renting private jet “sets” for photoshoots. But these days, people are using AI to make it a little more personal: creating photos of themselves living in leisure and luxury not to chase clout, but as a form of personal escapism or an attempt […]
‘Clinical-grade AI’: a new buzzy AI word that means absolutely nothing
Earlier this month, Lyra Health announced a “clinical-grade” AI chatbot to help users with “challenges” like burnout, sleep disruptions, and stress. There are eighteen mentions of “clinical” in its press release, including “clinically designed,” “clinically rigorous,” and “clinical training.” For most people, myself included, “clinical” suggests “medical.” The problem is, it doesn’t mean medical. In […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 1
Today is the first day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! 10,000 founders, investors, and builders are flooding Moscone West for a nonstop run of ideas, demos, and deals. The energy is electric, the conversations are everywhere, and the breakthroughs are only just beginning. Don’t miss out. Register here or head straight to Moscone West to join.