Trump DOE gives Microsoft partner $1B loan to restart Three Mile Island reactor

Constellation Energy will use the loan to refurbish a reactor it idled in 2019. Microsoft has agreed to buy the power once the facility reopens in 2028.

European tech gets political

Taking a page from Big Tech, legacy industries, and their U.S. peers, European tech companies are increasingly learning to lobby for themselves.

The all-electric Jeep Recon is finally here

The Jeep Recon, an all-electric SUV with an estimated 250 miles of range, is here, and I couldn’t be more surprised. Here’s why. Three years ago, Jeep unveiled how it was reshaping its portfolio with the launch of three EVs — two of which were bound for the North American market by 2024. The all-electric… Continua a leggere The all-electric Jeep Recon is finally here

TikTok now lets you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see

With the new AI-generated content control, users who want to see less of this sort of content can dial things down, while those who enjoy it can choose to see more of it.

Emm raises $9M seed to create one of the world’s first ‘smart’ menstrual cups

On Wednesday, Emm, based in the UK, announced a $9 million seed (£6.8 million) round led by Lunar Ventures as it prepares to officially launch the smart menstrual cup in 2026.  

As Lovable hits $200M ARR, its CEO credits staying in Europe for its success

Lovable CEO Anton Osika said he credits ignoring advice to move to Silicon Valley for the AI coding company’s success.

TikTok will now give you badges for limiting your doomscrolling

TikTok is adding new digital wellbeing tools like an affirmation journal, a background sound generator, and badges for using the app within limits

Credit risk automation platform Kaaj raises $3.8M seed from Kindred Ventures

Kaaj announced on Wednesday a $3.8 million seed round from Kindred Ventures and Better Tomorrow Ventures.  

Astro Teller isn’t afraid of killing ideas; here’s why

TechCrunch’s editor-in-chief, Connie Loizos, sits down with Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at Alphabet’s X, to explore what it takes to build a factory for truly game-changing innovation. Astro reveals the three components that define a true moonshot — a huge problem, a science fiction-sounding solution, and a glimmer of breakthrough technology — and why… Continua a leggere Astro Teller isn’t afraid of killing ideas; here’s why

a16z leads $21M Series A into AI-native tax compliance software Sphere

Sphere helps automate registration, calculation, filing, and remittance obligations for companies. “We help companies collect tax on customer transactions,” Nicholas Rudder said, explaining that companies have to collect tax on purchases and remit it to authorities each month or quarter.