Nvidia says two mystery customers accounted for 39% of Q2 revenue

Plus more of TechCrunch's top stories this weekend

View this email online in your browser  August 31, 2025 TechCrunch Top 3 Nvidia says two mystery customers accounted for 39% of Q2 revenue: Nearly 40% of Nvidia's second quarter revenue came from just two companies, identified in a filing as "Customer A" and "Customer B." Read More I'm really impressed with this $400 portable projector: Projectors have come a long way and this portable one from Lumi offers impressive features, like Google TV and an obstacle avoidance function. Read More The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive timeline: Here is a timeline of the events that led fledgling automaker Fisker to file for bankruptcy. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Hear from Meta, Waymo, NEA, and more at Disrupt 2025 Disrupt 2025 gathers 250+ industry trailblazers and 10,000+ attendees in San Francisco, Oct 27–29. Explore 200+ sessions on scaling, exits & the evolving tech landscape. Hear from Elad Gil (Gil & Co), Astro Teller (X, The Moonshot Factory), Tekedra Mawakana (Waymo), May Habib (Writer), & more. Register now to save $600+ before prices hike. Register Now Sunday Must-Reads Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive-through : Taco Bell has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering at more than 500 drive-throughs, leading to unflattering viral moments like someone ordering 18,000 water cups in order to "bypass" the AI and get connected to a human server. Read More Cracks are forming in Meta's partnership with Scale AI: Two months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI models. Read More WhatsApp fixes 'zero-click' bug used to hack Apple users with spyware: A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs. Read More Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization : The agreement creates a model for drivers to be able to organize for increased pay, job protections, and other benefits. In exchange, California regulators say they'll support legislation to reduce expensive insurance coverage mandates that ride-hailing companies have to pay. Read More Tesla challenges $243 million verdict in Autopilot death trial: The company's lawyers blame the driver (who settled with the victims separately) for the crash, and the plaintiffs' lawyers for "overwhelming" the jury with "irrelevant evidence." Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Showcase your brand to 10,000+ tech leaders Get your brand in front of 10,000+ tech and VC leaders over three action-packed days at Disrupt 2025 this October. Boost your visibility, spark meaningful connections, and position your company at the forefront of innovation. Tables are selling fast, and the last day to book is September 5. Secure your exhibit space before your competitor beats you to it. Book Now 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! Last but Not Least TikTok now lets users send voice notes and images in DMs: The new capabilities bring TikTok's messaging experience more in line with that of other popular social apps and services. 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 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

Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users

Plus more of TechCrunch's top stories this afternoon

View this email online in your browser  August 29, 2025 Hey, everyone! TechCrunch will be observing the Labor Day holiday on Monday. We will see you back here on Tuesday. Have fun, and be safe out there! TechCrunch Top 3 Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users: After a bombshell report on Meta allowing its AI chatbots to have sensual chats with minors, the company is updating its policies. Read More Mastodon says it doesn't 'have the means' to comply with age verification laws: Decentralized social network Mastodon says it cannot comply with age verification laws, like in Mississippi and elsewhere, and says it's up to individual server owners to decide. Read More Microsoft and Uber alum raises $3M for YC-backed Munify, a neobank for the Egyptian diaspora: Khalid Ashmawy found it hard to send money home while studying in Europe. Now, he's launched a startup to help other Egyptians with the same problem. Read More A message from Deck What if the entire internet was your back end? Deck makes that real, with one secure API to read and write across 100,000+ browser-based portals. Automate billing, HR, compliance — whatever your customers do online, Deck does too. Learn More Afternoon Must-Reads WhatsApp fixes 'zero-click' bug used to hack Apple users with spyware: A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs. Read More Billionaire Ambani taps Google, Meta to build India's AI backbone: Reliance is launching a new subsidiary to drive India's AI ambitions, including a pending partnership with OpenAI. Read More Tesla challenges $243 million verdict in Autopilot death trial: The company's lawyers blame the driver (who settled with the victims separately) for the crash, and the plaintiffs' lawyers for "overwhelming" the jury with "irrelevant evidence." Read More A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs: A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024. Read More Henrik Fisker quietly wound down his nonprofit after his EV startup went bankrupt: The brief existence of the Fiskers' foundation is another example of how the boom of electric vehicle startups in the 2020s helped fuel a rush of wide-eyed optimism. Read More A message from HSBC Innovation Banking US Discover founder-first banking for the future HSBC Innovation Banking US is committed to helping leaders in the innovation economy get started on the future faster by providing access to an extensive global network, dedicated sector experts, and a robust suite of banking products and services. Learn 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! Last but Not Least Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization : The agreement creates a model for drivers to be able to organize for increased pay, job protections, and other benefits. In exchange, California regulators say they'll support legislation to reduce expensive insurance coverage mandates that ride-hailing companies have to pay. 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 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