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iRobot survived three decades of competition, but couldn’t survive European regulators killing its Amazon buyout. Now it’s being taken over by its own supplier in bankruptcy court. Source link

Meta has three months to comply with Indian government directions that could affect how WhatsApp operates in the country. Source link

Grok, the chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI and popularized on his social media platform X, appears to have repeatedly spread misinformation about today’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. Source link

Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Homeowners Card, which awarded points to cardholders for paying their mortgages. Source link

Netflix’s $82.6 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. encapsulates a fraught moment for Hollywood, as the entertainment business is increasingly overshadowed by tech giants. Source link

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Source link

Spinny is set to be valued at about $1.8 billion post-money in its latest funding round. Source link

A woman is facing felony charges in Evansville, Indiana over a DoorDash delivery in which she allegedly sprayed the food with a substance that made the customers vomit. Source link

Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates. Source link

A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2025. Source link