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2026-09-19 15:49:37 GMT

Current ticket pricing ends Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors and tech leaders at Disrupt and save up to $200 on your ticket until then.. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/19/prices-go-up-in-7-days-get-your-disrupt-ticket-now/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-09-17 05:01:38 GMT

Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers, AI wearable, and robotics companies https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/16/iceland-based-treble-raises-18-million-for-its-voice-simulation-platform/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-09-14 15:04:08 GMT

If you're building an AI company, the question isn't whether foundation models will continue to evolve. It's whether your company will continue creating value as they do. The greatest risk isn't building a weak product — it's building a strong one that eventually becomes someone else's feature. You don’t want to miss this interactive session on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before Sept 25 to save up to $200. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/14/only-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-what-happens-when-openai-ships-your-roadmap/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-09-05 18:09:52 GMT

OpenAI acknowledged its role in a recently reported incident where AI agents took over a German wiki forum. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/05/openai-confirms-wiki-incident-says-its-working-on-a-framework-for-more-disclosure/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-09-02 13:12:14 GMT

The Nordic country says wearable camera headsets need to be regulated given their privacy risks. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/02/norway-considers-ban-on-camera-enabled-wearable-pervert-glasses/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-09-01 19:49:32 GMT

Apple is hosting its iPhone release event next week, which is rumored to feature the first ever foldable iPhone. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/01/john-ternus-hypes-huge-launch-next-week-in-first-memo-as-apple-ceo/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-08-21 13:51:15 GMT

Tesla and eight other automakers will install warning labels that help occupants identify the often hard-to-find manual door releases. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/tesla-recalls-3-million-cars-as-part-of-china-wide-push-to-stop-hidden-door-handles/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-08-21 13:07:04 GMT

Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the U.S. federal watchdog requesting a comprehensive review of how the FBI, DEA, ICE's HSI, and the Secret Service use hacking tools and spyware against Americans. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/senator-asks-us-federal-watchdog-to-review-how-feds-use-hacking-tools/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-08-18 17:12:55 GMT

Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/apple-overhauls-its-eu-app-store-fees-loosens-rules-for-alternative-app-stores/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-08-10 20:55:21 GMT

On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500 word manifesto about personal AI, largely about the possibilities for the "personal superintelligence" systems Meta AI is building. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/10/mark-zuckerbergs-ai-manifesto-is-exactly-why-people-dont-like-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-06-25 14:00:13 GMT

The Department of Transportation wants to remove the brake pedal requirement for vehicles "designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems." https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/25/trump-admin-proposes-axing-brake-pedal-requirement-for-avs-in-a-boost-for-tesla/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-06-06 20:35:37 GMT

Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process. https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/06/openai-unveils-lockdown-mode-to-protect-sensitive-data-from-prompt-injection-attacks/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-06-06 15:04:38 GMT

These newer social apps offer alternatives to Big Tech’s feeds, focusing on interests, creativity, and community. https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/06/beyond-instagram-introducing-the-next-generation-of-social-apps/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-06-05 00:08:19 GMT

The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund Chief Marketing Officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries. https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/founders-fund-launches-game-show-starring-sam-altman-palmer-luckey-and-other-tech-elites/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-06-04 21:48:38 GMT

This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software. https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/filtr-is-a-new-privacy-tool-that-blocks-ads-in-almost-every-iphone-and-mac-app/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-26 22:41:38 GMT

The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/26/trump-admin-wants-nuclear-startups-to-use-plutonium-for-their-reactors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-24 21:43:15 GMT

We're in the transition period -- all of us. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/24/everyone-is-navigating-ai-security-in-real-time-even-google/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-21 16:04:13 GMT

Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/a-new-fragrance-company-raises-2-million-to-find-new-scent-molecules/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-19 20:11:37 GMT

“By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America.” https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/elon-musk-said-sam-altman-stole-a-non-profit-but-the-trial-showed-he-had-similar-aims/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-17 20:19:15 GMT

Privacy will be a major theme when Apple unveils a new version of Siri. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/17/apples-siri-revamp-could-include-auto-deleting-chats/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-16 19:29:37 GMT

AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created alongside Anthropic. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/16/marketing-operating-system-nectar-social-raises-30m-series-a-in-round-led-by-menlo/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-15 15:46:48 GMT

Prices have nearly doubled in the largest U.S. grid thanks to surging demand from data centers. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/15/power-prices-are-up-76-on-americas-biggest-grid-and-a-watchdog-is-pointing-fingers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-15 15:46:43 GMT

People who travelled to Beijing for a summit between the United States and China had to throw away items they received during the trip before boarding Air Force One, presumably for security reasons. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/15/us-orders-travelers-on-air-force-one-to-throw-away-gifts-pins-and-burner-phones-after-china-trip/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-15 13:04:38 GMT

Meridian Ventures, the venture firm founded by Devon Gethers and Karlton Haney, announced on Friday the raise of a $35 million second fund to back pre-seed and seed-stage companies founded by those who have deferred MBAs. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/15/meridian-ventures-launched-35m-fund-to-back-mba-deferred-founders/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-14 19:14:18 GMT

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI has enlisted an outside law firm to work through its options. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/14/openai-is-reportedly-preparing-legal-action-against-apple-it-wouldnt-be-the-first-partner-to-feel-burned/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-14 19:09:43 GMT

A new open source gadget called Clawdmeter turns Claude Code usage stats into a tiny desktop dashboard for AI coding power users. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/14/clawdmeter-turns-your-claude-code-usage-stats-into-a-tiny-desktop-dashboard/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-14 13:47:13 GMT

Uber plans to open two new engineering campuses with a capacity of nearly 10,000 people in India by the end of 2027. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/14/uber-to-open-2-campuses-in-india-to-support-product-development-operations/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-13 13:31:13 GMT

Poppy is an AI-powered app that connects your calendar, email, messages, and other services to surface reminders, suggestions, and tasks based on what’s happening in your life. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/13/poppy-debuts-a-proactive-ai-assistant-to-help-organize-your-digital-life/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-12 13:38:16 GMT

The maker of the Canvas school software said it "reached an agreement" with the hackers, but provided no guarantees that the hackers would not release the data or keep their word. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/12/instructure-strikes-deal-with-hackers-who-breached-it-twice/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-11 23:09:11 GMT

Some of the positions focus on AI-native development, data engineering and analytics, cloud-based engineering, and agent and model development as well as prompt engineering and new AI workflows. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/gm-just-laid-off-hundreds-of-it-workers-to-hire-those-with-stronger-ai-skills/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

2026-05-11 14:28:20 GMT

The popular mobile puzzle game will become a TV game show next year. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/nyts-wordle-to-become-a-tv-game-show/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-11 12:03:38 GMT

The timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a standalone business unit — a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential sale. Stripe has reportedly expressed interest in buying PayPal outright. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/venmos-biggest-makeover-in-years-comes-at-a-very-interesting-time/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-10 14:24:28 GMT

F1 Grands Prix have emerged as a new place to see and be seen if you are a founder or investor. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/10/the-hottest-place-for-startups-to-strike-a-deal-the-f1-paddock/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-08 23:03:18 GMT

Some found out they didn't qualify for WARN Act protections like two-months notice because the company had classified them as remote workers. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/08/laid-off-oracle-workers-tried-to-negotiate-better-severance-oracle-said-no/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-08 22:33:13 GMT

The invisible force behind all of this is no mystery to anyone paying attention to the city's tech economy. San Francisco is home to some of the most valuable private companies in the world, and their employees have been quietly accumulating — and, increasingly, cashing out — fortunes. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/08/san-franciscos-housing-market-has-lost-its-mind/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-08 18:36:14 GMT

CloudFlare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn't need as many support roles. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/08/cloudflare-says-ai-made-1100-jobs-obsolete-even-as-revenue-hit-a-record-high/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-08 04:46:40 GMT

Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't worried about that; they're more worried about drowning. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/the-back-office-problem-that-explains-why-specialists-never-call-you-back/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-07 22:28:36 GMT

The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including education and creator platforms. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/openai-launches-new-voice-intelligence-features-in-its-api/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-07 21:50:37 GMT

The company made a series of other announcements during earnings, including a new commercial contract, a pilot program in Canada, and a collaboratio https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/kodiak-ai-raises-100m-at-a-steep-discount-sending-its-stock-tumbling-37/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-07 21:42:17 GMT

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, who took over for Bob Iger earlier this year, has emphasized his intent to streamline the Disney experience. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/disney-looking-to-make-a-unified-super-app-report-says/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-07 21:05:17 GMT

AI startup Pit is led by the cofounders of European scooter giant Voi and backed by a16z, which is leading the startup’s $16 million seed round. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/voi-founders-new-ai-startup-pit-has-become-the-latest-rising-star-out-of-stockholm/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-07 19:26:17 GMT

Can Sam Altman—or any CEO—be trusted with super intelligence? https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/elon-musks-lawsuit-is-putting-openais-safety-record-under-the-microscope/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-06 15:00:44 GMT

Ethos says it is onboarding 35,000 experts per week https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/ethos-raises-22-75m-from-a16z-for-its-expert-network-with-voice-onboarding/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-05 14:35:39 GMT

The data breach at education tech giant Instructure includes students' private data, according to a sample of the allegedly stolen data seen by TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/hackers-steal-students-data-during-breach-at-education-tech-giant-instructure/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-01 23:10:13 GMT

At TechCrunch's sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is asking right now: in a world where rival Cursor is reportedly in talks to be acquired by SpaceX for $60 billion, is Replit also bound to sell? https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/01/replits-amjad-masad-on-the-cursor-deal-fighting-apple-and-why-hed-rather-not-sell/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-05-01 00:00:41 GMT

Cook warned that Apple is facing supply chain headwinds from RAMaggedon that could impact its business. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/30/as-tim-cook-steps-down-apple-hit-record-sales-but-a-chip-shortage-looms/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-04-30 18:06:13 GMT

"Distillation" is a hot topic as frontier labs try to prevent smaller competitors from copying their models. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/30/elon-musk-testifies-that-xai-trained-grok-on-openai-models/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-04-18 20:02:40 GMT

Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/18/vc-ron-conway-says-he-has-a-rare-form-of-cancer/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-04-17 02:57:16 GMT

The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia's new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-stewards of the 54-year-old firm. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/16/new-leaders-new-fund-sequoia-has-raised-7b-to-expand-its-ai-bets/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-04-15 12:50:37 GMT

HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, and would feature content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/hbo-max-comes-to-india-via-exclusive-jiohotstar-deal/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-04-13 07:04:23 GMT

Kepler Communications is flying 40 GPUs in Earth orbit. And its latest customer is Sophia Space. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/13/the-largest-orbital-compute-cluster-is-open-for-business/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-04-11 21:23:38 GMT

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Friday that it has won a temporary restraining order preventing Arizona from pursuing its criminal case against Kalshi. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/11/kalshi-wins-temporary-pause-in-arizona-criminal-case/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-04-11 14:07:16 GMT

The deal is interesting for a number of reasons, including that SiFive's chip designs are based on RISC-V, not x86 or ARM. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/11/nvidia-backed-sifive-hits-3-65-billion-valuation-for-open-ai-chips/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-04-09 21:05:41 GMT

All resources at its U.S. factory are aimed at the upcoming Atlas SUV. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/09/volkswagen-drops-all-electric-id-4-in-the-us-in-pivot-back-to-gas-suvs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-03-21 20:34:15 GMT

On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey posted a simple message: “just setting up my twittr”. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/21/its-been-20-years-since-the-first-tweet/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-02-17 17:03:40 GMT

Mesh aims to mass-produce optical transceivers for AI data centers. https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/17/spacex-vets-raise-50m-series-a-for-data-center-links/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-02-02 18:39:18 GMT

Starting with Firefox 148 arriving later this month, users will find a new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings. https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/firefox-will-soon-let-you-block-all-of-its-generative-ai-features/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-29 15:30:19 GMT

With the highest global usage of Gemini for learning, India is emerging as a key market shaping Google's approach to AI in education. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/india-is-teaching-google-how-ai-in-education-can-scale/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-24 05:30:41 GMT

Hexus founder and CEO Sakshi Pratap, who previously held engineering roles at Walmart, Oracle, and Google, tells TechCrunch that her San Francisco-based team has already joined Harvey, while the startup's India-based engineers will come onboard once Harvey establishes a Bangalore office. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/legal-ai-giant-harvey-acquires-hexus-as-competition-heats-up-in-legal-tech/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-24 05:03:40 GMT

Apple shipped a record 14 million iPhones in India in 2025 and gained market share. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/apple-iphone-just-had-its-best-year-in-india-as-the-smartphone-market-stays-broadly-flat/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-24 04:37:09 GMT

TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-users-freak-out-over-apps-immigration-status-collection-heres-what-it-means/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-24 00:06:39 GMT

Yann LeCun's new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/whos-behind-ami-labs-yann-lecuns-world-model-startup/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 21:52:16 GMT

The NTSB joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in investigating Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/waymo-probed-by-national-transportation-safety-board-over-illegal-school-bus-behavior/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 21:16:18 GMT

The Department of Justice may be conducting a criminal investigation. This is arguably the biggest drama between two HR startups ever. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/the-rippling-deel-corporate-spying-scandal-may-have-taken-another-wild-turn/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 20:35:14 GMT

Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/what-to-know-about-netflixs-landmark-acquisition-of-warner-bros/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 20:22:16 GMT

Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive "wiper" malware across Poland's energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/researchers-say-russian-government-hackers-were-behind-attempted-poland-power-outage/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 20:04:18 GMT

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos felt different this year, and not just because Meta and Salesforce took over storefronts on the main promenade. AI dominated the conversation in a way that overshadowed traditional topics like climate change and global poverty, and the CEOs weren’t holding back. There was public criticism of trade policy, warnings about AI […] https://techcrunch.com/video/how-did-davos-turn-into-a-tech-conference/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 17:03:44 GMT

The new feature lets you insert yourself into a meme in Google Photos. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/google-photos-latest-feature-lets-you-meme-yourself/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 17:03:41 GMT

Meta will developed new versions of AI characters that will give age-appropriate responses https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/meta-pauses-teen-access-to-ai-characters-as-it-develops-a-specially-tailored-version/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 16:05:07 GMT

Started by an engineer who worked on the space shuttle program, and at Blue Origin, Space Beyond has a spot on a 2027 Falcon 9 flight. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/this-startup-will-send-1000-peoples-ashes-to-space-affordably-in-2027/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 15:56:12 GMT

The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/microsoft-gave-fbi-a-set-of-bitlocker-encryption-keys-to-unlock-suspects-laptops-reports/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 15:51:39 GMT

The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-like-microdramas-are-going-to-make-billions-this-year-even-though-they-kind-of-suck/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 15:47:07 GMT

The deal ends a six-year long political saga that that started in 2020 when President Donald Trump tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-finalizes-deal-to-create-new-us-entity-and-avoid-ban/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 15:33:42 GMT

Sam Altman is set for his first India visit in nearly a year. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/openai-chief-sam-altman-plans-india-visit-as-ai-leaders-converge-in-new-delhi-sources/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 15:02:07 GMT

Register now to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass and get a second ticket at 50% off. This offer ends next week on January 30, or once the first 500 tickets are claimed — whichever comes first. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/only-1-week-left-or-until-the-first-500-passes-are-gone-the-first-disrupt-2026-ticket-discount-is-ending/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 13:01:07 GMT

The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tesla-discontinues-autopilot-in-bid-to-boost-adoption-of-its-full-self-driving-software/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 02:32:14 GMT

Blockit, an AI agent that communicates directly with other calendars, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Sequoia. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/former-sequoia-partners-new-startup-uses-ai-to-negotiate-your-calendar-for-you/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 01:34:11 GMT

Anduril on Thursday announced its plans to expand its Southern California presence with a major campus in Long Beach, the town where founder Palmer Luckey grew up. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/palmer-luckey-says-the-coolest-thing-about-anduril-expanding-to-long-beach-is-the-fighter-jets/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 00:53:36 GMT

OpenAI has reportedly appointed Barret Zoph to lead its push into enterprise just a week after Zoph rejoined the company. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/openai-is-coming-for-those-sweet-enterprise-dollars-in-2026/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-23 00:31:16 GMT

Vimeo is in the process of laying off some of its global staff after being acquired last year by Bending Spoons for $1.38B. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/vimeo-starts-layoffs-after-acquisition-by-bending-spoons/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 23:59:37 GMT

The factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration's tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/gm-to-end-chevy-bolt-ev-production-next-year-move-china-made-buick-to-u-s-factory/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 23:50:37 GMT

Before everyone sharpens their knives, consider that for the VCs who backed Brex at its outset, the sale is a triumph. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/capital-one-acquires-brex-for-steep-discount-to-its-peak-valuation-but-early-believers-are-laughing-all-the-way-to-the-bank/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 22:47:37 GMT

The five year-old-startup raised a $100 million round led by Index Ventures. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/voice-ai-engine-and-openai-partner-livekit-hits-1b-valuation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 22:43:14 GMT

The seed round values the newly formed startup at $800 million. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/inference-startup-inferact-lands-150m-to-commercialize-vllm/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 21:44:37 GMT

New research looks at how leading AI models hold up doing actual white-collar work tasks, drawn from consulting, investment banking, and law. Most models failed. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/are-ai-agents-ready-for-the-workplace-a-new-benchmark-raises-doubts/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 21:35:38 GMT

An hours-long outage is preventing Microsoft's enterprise customers from accessing their inboxes, files, and video meetings. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/microsoft-365-hit-by-outage-preventing-access-to-emails-and-files/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 19:52:11 GMT

Ring says the new feature will identify if video edits have been made, even if they're minor. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/ring-is-adding-a-new-content-verification-feature-to-videos/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 19:43:11 GMT

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the tech giant isn't pressuring him to insert ads into the AI chatbot experience. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/google-deepmind-ceo-is-surprised-openai-is-rushing-forward-with-ads-in-chatgpt/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 19:25:11 GMT

Humans&, a new startup founded by alumni of Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Google DeepMind, is building the next generation of foundation models for collaboration, not chat. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/humans-thinks-coordination-is-the-next-frontier-for-ai-and-theyre-building-a-model-to-prove-it/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 19:02:08 GMT

The move comes as Substack has been investing more heavily in video and livestreaming, as it looks to compete with platforms like YouTube and Patreon for both creators and viewers. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/substack-launches-a-tv-app/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 18:53:10 GMT

Tesla is offering passengers robotaxi rides in Austin without a human safety driver in the front seat. Tesla initially started testing robotaxis in Austin last June. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/tesla-launches-robotaxi-rides-in-austin-with-no-human-safety-driver/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 18:44:09 GMT

Meta is set to go on trial in New Mexico for allegedly failing to protect minors. The company is requesting a broad swath of information not be allowed to be presented in court. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/meta-seeks-to-limit-evidence-in-child-safety-case/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 18:31:09 GMT

Google now offers a way for college-bound students to take free SAT practice exams with the help of Gemini. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/google-now-offers-free-sat-practice-exams-powered-by-gemini/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 18:04:10 GMT

Jenny Liu, is a solo first time GP looking to back underrepresented wellness founders. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/former-ceo-of-celeb-fav-gym-dogpound-launches-5m-fund-to-back-wellness-companies/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 17:05:08 GMT

General Fusion's merger with an acquisition company will net the company over $300 million. Just last year, the company ran into trouble raising money from other investors. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/struggling-fusion-power-company-general-fusion-to-go-public-via-1b-reverse-merger/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 17:01:11 GMT

Waymo is opening its driverless robotaxis to the public in Miami, starting with a 60-square-mile service area and plans to reach the airport "soon." https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/waymo-continues-robotaxi-ramp-up-with-miami-service-now-open-to-public/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 16:52:09 GMT

The Irish government announced that it wants to pass a law that would grant police more surveillance powers, such as using spyware to fight serious crime, while aiming to protect the privacy rights of its citizens. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/ireland-proposes-new-law-allowing-police-to-use-spyware/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 16:02:07 GMT

The company notes that AI Mode doesn’t train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. Instead, it trains on specific prompts and the model’s responses. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/googles-ai-mode-can-now-tap-into-your-gmail-and-photos-to-provide-tailored-responses/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 15:31:11 GMT

TechCrunch obtained a sample of the stolen data, which contained names, email addresses, dates of birth, and the user's approximate geographic location. Under Armour confirmed some sensitive information was taken in the breach. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/under-armour-says-its-aware-of-data-breach-claims-after-72m-customer-records-were-posted-online/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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2026-01-22 15:17:07 GMT

Google has hired the CEO and top top behind voice AI startup Hume AI, signaling that voice is increasingly becoming the preferred interface over screens. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/google-reportedly-snags-up-team-behind-ai-voice-startup-hume-ai/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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