​Apple says it will soon introduce an Apple Wallet feature to allow U.S. users to create a digital ID using their passport, which can be used at select TSA checkpoints for domestic travel.  

​Instagram Threads is launching “ghost posts,” a new disappearing-posts feature that lets users share updates that automatically archive after 24 hours. The ephemeral option—rolling out globally on Monday—aims to encourage more casual, low-pressure sharing  

​Mercor, which connects AI labs with domain experts for training their foundational AI models, is close to raising $350 million at a $10 billion valuation.  

​Pinterest is testing an AI-driven collage to help users create outfits from saved Pins and personalized boards curated with AI.   

​X is retiring Twitter domain for 2FA authentication. So you need to re-enroll your hardware keys before November 10  

​If you’re not able to attend in person, the next best thing is to check out our livestream of the Disrupt Stage, which features some of our most prominent speakers and the highly anticipated Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition.  

​These 20 companies are more than just early-stage startups — they’re the architects of what’s next. And they’ll have just six minutes on the Disrupt Stage to prove it.  

​Today is the first day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! 10,000 founders, investors, and builders are flooding Moscone West for a nonstop run of ideas, demos, and deals. The energy is electric, the conversations are everywhere, and the breakthroughs are only just beginning. Don’t miss out. Register here or head straight to Moscone West to join.  

​The legendary firm launched a $750 million early-stage fund targeting Series A startups and a $200 million seed fund.