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August 13, 2025

 

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Anthropic nabs Humanloop team as competition for enterprise AI talent heats up

Anthropic nabs Humanloop team as competition for enterprise AI talent heats up: While an Anthropic spokesperson confirmed that the AI firm did not acquire Humanloop or its IP, that’s a moot point in an industry where IP lives in the brain. And what Humanloop’s team is bringing to Anthropic is experience developing the tools that help enterprises run safe, reliable AI at scale.   Read More

Pebble's smartwatch is back: Pebble Time 2 specs revealed: The Pebble Time 2's final smartwatch specs are revealed. (And yes, you can call it a "Pebble" again!) Read More

Amazon rolls out same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 1,000 US cities: Shoppers can now order fresh grocery items, including produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods, and more, alongside everyday household products, electronics, and other items available for same-day delivery. Read More

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Who made the cut? Central Eurasia’s top 3 startups headed to Startup Battlefield 200

The Central Eurasian startup scene is on fire — and it's heading to San Francisco. From 485 applicants across 27 countries, just three startups will emerge victorious in that region’s “Road to the Battlefield” competition. Next week, TechCrunch will unveil the top 3 Central Eurasian startups headed to Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2025. Tune in to TechCrunch to see who made the cut!

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