October 21, 2025

Apple alerts exploit developer that his iPhone was targeted with government spyware : A developer at Trenchant, a leading Western spyware and zero-day maker, was suspected of leaking company tools and fired. Weeks later, Apple notified him that his personal iPhone was targeted with spyware. Read More

Veeam acquires data security company Securiti AI for $1.7bn: Veeam plans to offer Seucriti's data command center product alongside its existing data resiliency products. Read More

Aura introduces a $499 e-ink digital photo frame that lets you go cordless: Aura, founded by early Twitter employees, has launched the $499 Ink frame, its first 13-inch color e-paper photo frame. Using Spectra 6 e-ink technology, it offers a cordless design with up to three months of battery life and a subtle front light for better contrast Read More

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X is testing a pay-per-use pricing model for its API: Two years after revamping its developer programs and pricing, X is expanding the closed beta of a pay-per-use plan for its API to more developers. Read More

Airbnb is becoming more social by allowing users to connect with fellow travelers: Airbnb is adding social features like connections and messaging to create a social network of fellow travellers. Read More

Yelp's AI assistant can now scan restaurant menus to show you what dishes look like: Yelp will now let you scan a physical menu show redirect bubbles to Yelp app where you can see how those dishes look. Read More

Spiro raises $100M, the largest-ever investment in Africa's e-mobility: Dubai-headquartered Spiro is growing quickly with e-motorbikes and a battery swapping network designed for Africa's needs. Read More

Amazon identifies the issue that broke much of the internet, says AWS is back to normal: The outage affected websites like Coinbase and Fortnite, and disrupted services like Signal, Zoom, and Amazon's own products, including Ring. Read More

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The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage revealed: Where the future of tech breaks first : This year, we’re bringing Alphabet’s moonshot chief Astro Teller, Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone, and Vinod Khosla — never one to mince words — to the stage. Sequoia’s Roelof Botha will unpack the future of venture, Slate Auto is showcasing its first fully customizable electric truck, and Phia’s headline-making founders, including Phoebe Gates, are taking us inside one of the hottest new commerce startups on the scene. Read More

Shin Starr’s robotic food truck kitchen will serve up Korean BBQ at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Shin Starr's OLHSO food truck is an autonomous kitchen on wheels, serving Korean BBQ cooked by a robot. Read More

Only 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase : Less than 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West! The countdown is on for the year's biggest gathering of founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of tech. Register here to save up to $444 on your pass, plus an additional 60% no your +1's. Read More

Startups and AI are changing how we go to space and what we do when we get there. Come to the Space Stage Monday morning at Disrupt to see how innovators and investors are tackling this dynamic domain. And after the pitch-off, come by Aerospace’s booth M5 to preview a new test bed for agentic AI.

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HBO Max just got more expensive: For new subscribers, the updated prices go into effect on Tuesday, while existing customers will see the change on their first billing cycle on or after November 20. Read More

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