Plus more of TechCrunch's top stories this afternoon

View this email online in your browser 

November 25, 2025

 

TechCrunch Top 3

OpenAI and Perplexity are launching AI shopping assistants, but competing startups aren't sweating it

OpenAI and Perplexity are launching AI shopping assistants, but competing startups aren't sweating it: Startup founders building AI shopping tools think general-purpose models are too broad to deliver truly personalized shopping experiences. Read More

Warner Music signs deal with AI music startup Suno, settles lawsuit: WMG says artists and songwriters will have full control over whether and how their names, images, likenesses, voices, and compositions are used in new AI-generated music. Read More

Find Your Grind raises $5M to grow platform empowering students to explore unique career paths: Nick Gross says that Find Your Grind gives students the tools to explore what careers are out there and what paths suit their strengths, interests, and visions for what they want their futures to look like. Read More

Be the first to know when news breaks

Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox.

Sign up for News Alerts!
 

A message from Persona

Bad user onboarding is costing you customers.

Clunky verification flows kill conversion rates. Persona creates smooth onboarding that verifies real users in seconds while blocking fraud, so your business can maximize signups without sacrificing security. Our Startup Program offers 12 months free with 500 monthly verifications, helping thousands of startups optimize their onboarding from day one.

Learn more

Afternoon Must-Reads

: Read More

: Read More

: Read More

: Read More

: Read More

A message from Fidelity

Top Venture Capital Trends Startups Should Watch in 2025 Report

Startup executives, the VC world is always changing, and it's important to stay updated. As your company grows, you face new challenges and opportunities. The competitive landscape is shifting and you need to stay informed and prepared. Download our guide now to master the VC landscape and set your company up for long-term success.

Download Now

You missed these chats from Disrupt:

Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens.

Watch on Cheddar.com
Watch on Streaming

Last but Not Least

: Read More

Check out some of our other newsletters:

StrictlyVC

TechCrunch Events

TechCrunch Mobility

Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here

Facebook XInstagramLinkedInBluesky

Got a tip?
Get in touch securely.

Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com

Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter.

Unsubscribe
Member Center
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 TechCrunch Media LLC

501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107