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2026-07-22 23:47:54 UTC

After shocking quarter, IBM insists that AI isn’t killing the mainframe
After IBM's stock crashed last week on warnings of a poor mainframe sales, the CEO explained that AI wrecked corporate hardware budget, temporarily.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/22/after-shocking-quarter-ibm-insists-that-ai-isnt-killing-the-mainframe/

2026-07-18 16:30:00 UTC

All the EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year
Th Honda Prologue will no longer be sold in the U.S., joining a growing list of EV models to exit the market this year.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/18/all-the-evs-that-were-discontinued-or-killed-off-in-the-u-s-this-year/

2026-03-02 14:53:14 UTC

Apple’s bakes in AI smarts into its new $599 iPhone 17e
The base model comes with 256BG of storage, which Apple says is twice the entry storage from the previous generation at the same starting price.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/apples-bakes-in-ai-smarts-into-its-new-599-iphone-17e/

2026-02-26 14:00:00 UTC

Trace raises $3M to solve the AI agent adoption problem in enterprise
Trace is launching with $3 million in seed funding, including investment from Y Combinator, Zeno Ventures, Transpose Platform Management, Goodwater Capital, Formosa Capital, and WeFunder.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/trace-raises-3-million-to-solve-the-agent-adoption-problem/

2026-01-21 22:07:58 UTC

Anthropic revises Claude’s ‘Constitution,’ and hints at chatbot consciousness
The newly revised document offers a roadmap for what Anthropic says is a safer and more helpful chatbot experience.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/21/anthropic-revises-claudes-constitution-and-hints-at-chatbot-consciousness/

2026-01-20 20:47:47 UTC

UStrive security lapse exposed personal data of its users, including children
The online mentoring site UStrive exposed email addresses, phone numbers, and other non-public information to other logged-in users. The nonprofit told TechCrunch that the issue is now fixed, but wouldn't commit to alerting affected individuals.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/ustrive-security-lapse-exposed-personal-data-of-its-users-including-children/

2026-01-02 00:20:19 UTC

A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch
The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/01/is-the-apple-watch-se-3-a-good-deal/

2026-01-01 21:02:13 UTC

A beginner’s guide to Mastodon, the open source Twitter alternative
Unless if you’re really in the know about nascent platforms, you probably didn’t know what Mastodon was until Elon Musk bought Twitter and renamed it X. In the initial aftermath of the acquisition, as users fretted over what direction Twitter would take, millions of users hopped over to Mastodon, a fellow microblogging site. As time […]
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/01/what-is-mastodon/

2026-01-01 20:28:20 UTC

European banks plan to cut 200,000 jobs as AI takes hold
The bloodletting will hit hardest in back-office operations, risk management, and compliance.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/01/european-banks-plan-to-cut-200000-jobs-as-ai-takes-hold/

2026-01-01 18:29:29 UTC

OpenAI bets big on audio as Silicon Valley declares war on screens
The form factors may differ, but the thesis is the same: audio is the interface of the future. Every space -- your home, your car, even your face -- is becoming an interface.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/01/openai-bets-big-on-audio-as-silicon-valley-declares-war-on-screens/

2026-01-01 13:25:00 UTC

Fizz social app’s CEO on why anon works
Fizz is betting that Gen Z is tired of performing their lives on Instagram and TikTok. What started as a pandemic-era group chat frustration has turned into the dominant social platform on college campuses across the US, focused on the 99% of life that doesn’t make it into a highlight reel. Capturing the attention of a demographic typically glued […]
https://techcrunch.com/video/fizz-social-apps-ceo-on-why-anon-works/

2026-01-01 02:44:02 UTC

‘College dropout’ has become the most coveted startup founder credential
AI founders are increasingly using their "dropout" status as a credential during YC pitches.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/31/college-dropout-has-become-the-most-coveted-startup-founder-credential/

2025-12-31 16:40:00 UTC

Investors predict AI is coming for labor in 2026
The exact impact AI will have on the enterprise labor market is unclear but investors predict trends will start to emerge in 2026.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/31/investors-predict-ai-is-coming-for-labor-in-2026/

2025-12-31 16:00:00 UTC

These are the best gadgets for your pet right now
From AI smart cameras that describe your pet's actions to a smart door that knows when they want to go outside, these are the best pet gadgets of 2025.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/31/these-are-the-best-gadgets-for-your-pet-right-now/

2025-12-31 16:00:00 UTC

Tade Oyerinde and Teddy Solomon talk about building engaged audiences at TechCrunch Disrupt
Founders Tade Oyerinde and Teddy Solomon spoke at Disrupt this year about keeping communities engaged.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/31/tade-oyerinde-and-teddy-solomon-talk-about-building-engaged-audiences-at-techcrunch-disrupt/

2025-12-31 15:01:00 UTC

The 10 top government, legal startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the government and legal Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/31/the-10-top-government-legal-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/

2025-12-31 14:00:00 UTC

The dumbest things that happened in tech this year
From Sam Altman's olive oil "scandal" to Soham Parekh's viral moment, a lot of silly stuff has gone down in tech this year.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/31/the-dumbest-things-that-happened-in-tech-this-year/

2025-12-30 18:00:00 UTC

Almost 80 European deep tech university spinouts reached $1B valuations or $100M in revenue in 2025
According to Dealroom’s European Spinout Report 2025, 76 European deep tech and life sciences spinouts have either reached $1 billion valuations, $100 million in revenue, or both.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/30/76-european-deep-tech-university-spinouts-reached-unicorn-or-centaur-status/

2025-12-30 16:00:00 UTC

The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025
AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/30/the-best-ai-powered-dictation-apps-of-2025/

2025-12-30 15:30:24 UTC

VCs predict enterprises will spend more on AI in 2026 — through fewer vendors
Enterprises have been experimenting with AI tools for a few years. Investors predict they will start to pick winners in 2026.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/30/vcs-predict-enterprises-will-spend-more-on-ai-in-2026-through-fewer-vendors/

2025-12-30 14:00:00 UTC

Here’s what you should know about the US TikTok deal
A number of investors are competing for the opportunity to purchase the app, and if a deal were to go through, the platform's U.S. business could have its valuation soar to upward of $60 billion.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/30/heres-whats-you-should-know-about-the-us-tiktok-deal/

2025-12-30 05:39:08 UTC

Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about
Meta says it'll keep Manus running independently while weaving its agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, where Meta's own chatbot, Meta AI, is already available to users.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/meta-just-bought-manus-an-ai-startup-everyone-has-been-talking-about/

2025-12-29 21:00:00 UTC

How to make your startup stand out in a crowded market, according to investors
Investors on what they really want to hear in a founder's pitch.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/vcs-spill-what-they-really-want-to-hear-in-a-founder-pitch/

2025-12-29 20:00:00 UTC

Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say
“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/social-media-follower-counts-have-never-mattered-less-creator-economy-execs-say/

2025-12-29 18:00:00 UTC

Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere
Plaud Note Pro is a $179 notetaker, which is an excellent recording device first
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/plaud-note-pro-is-an-excellent-ai-powered-recorder-that-i-carry-everywhere/

2025-12-29 17:00:00 UTC

Why the electrical grid needs more software
The electrical grid is facing unprecedented stress from the addition of new data centers. Software could offer a cost-effective way to boost reliability and capacity.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/why-the-electrical-grid-needs-more-software/

2025-12-29 15:51:40 UTC

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/how-to-use-the-new-chatgpt-app-integrations-including-doordash-spotify-uber-and-others/

2025-12-29 15:00:00 UTC

The 32 top enterprise tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the enterprise tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/the-32-top-enterprise-tech-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/

2025-12-29 14:06:23 UTC

Samsung plans to bring Google Photos to its TVs in 2026
Samsung said that Memories features for Google Photos will be exclusive to its TVs for six months
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/samsung-plans-to-bring-google-photos-to-its-tvs-in-2026/

2025-12-29 10:00:00 UTC

You’ve been targeted by government spyware. Now what?
Tech companies are increasingly warning their customers that they have been targeted by governments with advanced government spyware, such as NSO's Pegasus or Paragon's Graphite. What happens after receiving a threat notification?
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/29/youve-been-targeted-by-government-spyware-now-what/

2025-12-29 02:20:00 UTC

Sauron, the high-end home security startup for “super premium” customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/from-sonos-to-sauron-new-ceo-takes-on-high-end-home-security-startup-still-in-development/

2025-12-28 21:29:59 UTC

You may soon be able to change your Gmail address
Good news for anyone tired of or embarrassed by their current Gmail address.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/you-may-soon-be-able-to-change-your-gmail-address/

2025-12-28 20:00:00 UTC

A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch
The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/is-the-apple-watch-se-3-a-good-deal/

2025-12-28 18:00:00 UTC

Why WeTransfer co-founder is building another file transfer service
WeTransfer co-founder Nalden has a new file transfer service that users can use without logging in.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/why-wetransfer-co-founder-is-building-another-file-transfer-service/

2025-12-28 16:30:00 UTC

MayimFlow wants to stop data center leaks before they happen
Leaks cause damage, down time, and cost money. MayimFlow's founder John Khazraee wants to change that.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/mayimflow-wants-to-stop-data-center-leaks-before-they-happen/

2025-12-28 16:00:00 UTC

The Google Pixel Watch 4 made me like smartwatches again
Google's Pixel Watch 4 is an excellent smartwatch with fast charging and great design.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/the-google-pixel-watch-4-made-me-like-smartwatches-again/

2025-12-28 15:08:19 UTC

OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness
OpenAI is looking to hire a new executive responsible for studying emerging AI-related risks in areas ranging from computer security to mental health.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/openai-is-looking-for-a-new-head-of-preparedness/

2025-12-28 15:00:00 UTC

The 14 fintech, real estate, proptech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the fintech, real estate, and proptech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/the-14-fintech-real-estate-proptech-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/

2025-12-28 01:00:00 UTC

India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective
Startup funding rounds in India fell sharply in 2025 as investors concentrated capital into fewer companies.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/india-startup-funding-hits-11b-in-2025-as-investors-grow-more-selective/

2025-12-27 20:39:07 UTC

FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart
Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotiations with new management.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/faze-clans-future-is-uncertain-after-influencers-depart/

2025-12-27 20:13:32 UTC

Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/trump-administration-seeks-to-deport-hate-speech-researcher-previously-sued-by-x/

2025-12-27 18:00:00 UTC

Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware
For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/meet-the-team-that-investigates-when-journalists-and-activists-get-hacked-with-government-spyware/

2025-12-27 16:00:00 UTC

The 22 top clean tech and energy startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the clean tech and energy Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/the-22-top-clean-tech-and-energy-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/

2025-12-27 15:51:08 UTC

NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on ‘addictive’ social media
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they’re exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/ny-governor-hochul-signs-bill-requiring-warning-labels-on-addictive-social-media/

2025-12-27 15:00:00 UTC

The 7 top space and defense tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the space and defense tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/the-7-top-space-and-defense-tech-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/

2025-12-26 22:52:08 UTC

How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming
French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/26/how-reality-crushed-ynsect-the-french-startup-that-had-raised-over-600m-for-insect-farming/

2025-12-26 19:00:00 UTC

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/26/as-people-look-for-ways-to-make-new-friends-here-are-the-apps-promising-to-help/

2025-12-26 18:12:09 UTC

What’s ahead for startups and VCs in 2026? Investors weigh in
VCs share their thoughts on what next year could bring to the market.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/26/whats-ahead-for-startups-and-vcs-in-2026-investors-weigh-in/

2025-12-26 17:00:00 UTC

Naware’s chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns
A classic hardware startup, Naware's founders set out with a problem -- kill weeds without chemicals -- and relentlessly tinkered until they found a solution.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/26/nawares-chemical-free-weed-killer-tech-could-change-how-we-treat-lawns/

2025-12-26 16:00:00 UTC

Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money
Whether you’re looking to get a pair yourself or just want to explore what’s available on the market today, we’ve compiled a list of the most compelling pairs available.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/26/treat-yourself-the-best-smart-glasses-to-buy-with-your-holiday-gift-money/

2025-12-26 15:00:00 UTC

The 9 top cybersecurity startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the cybersecurity Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/26/the-9-top-cybersecurity-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/

2025-12-26 14:00:00 UTC

These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2025
The very best reporting and investigative journalism from our friends at other publications.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/26/these-are-the-cybersecurity-stories-we-were-jealous-of-in-2025/

2025-12-25 18:00:00 UTC

How a Spanish virus brought Google to Málaga
Spanish entrepreneur Bernardo Quintero, whose company is at the root of Google's Málaga cybersecurity hub, identified the author of the computer virus that influenced his career.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/25/how-a-spanish-virus-brought-google-to-malaga/

2025-12-25 17:00:00 UTC

The best distraction blockers to jumpstart your focus in the new year
Whether you need to limit social media scrolling or block off time to be productive, there are different tools that can help you stay on task
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/25/the-best-distraction-blockers-to-jumpstart-your-focus-in-the-new-year/

2025-12-24 22:03:16 UTC

Nvidia acquires AI chip challenger Groq for $20B, report says
With Groq on its side, Nvidia is poised to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/nvidia-acquires-ai-chip-challenger-groq-for-20b-report-says/

2025-12-24 18:00:00 UTC

The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet
Europe's startup market hasn't produced meaningful numbers but there is reason to believe the data will start to change.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-european-startup-markets-data-doesnt-match-its-energy-yet/

2025-12-24 16:27:55 UTC

Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis
Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/waymo-is-testing-gemini-as-an-in-car-ai-assistant-in-its-robotaxis/

2025-12-24 16:00:00 UTC

The 9 top biotech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the biotech and pharma Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-9-top-biotech-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/

2025-12-24 15:30:00 UTC

How Mill closed the deal with Amazon and Whole Foods
Matt Rogers's food waste startup will soon deploy its commercial food waste bins in grocery stores throughout the U.S. Here's how Rogers thinks about preparing a startup for success.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/how-mill-closed-the-deal-with-amazon-and-whole-foods/

2025-12-24 15:02:06 UTC

Apple pauses app store changes in Texas after court blocks age assurance law
Apple said it will pause its plans for compliance with the new law in Texas but notes other age assurance tech remains available to developers.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/apple-pauses-app-store-changes-in-texas-after-court-blocks-age-assurance-law/

2025-12-24 15:00:00 UTC

The 14 top agtech, food tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the agtech and food tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-14-top-agtech-food-tech-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/

2025-12-24 14:40:34 UTC

Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Italy has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that bans companies from using WhatsApp's business tools to offer their own AI chatbots on the popular chat app.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/italy-tells-meta-to-suspend-its-policy-that-bans-rival-ai-chatbots-from-whatsapp/

2025-12-24 14:00:00 UTC

How to track Santa Claus this Christmas Eve using AI
If you’re a parent with young children, then you’ll probably hear this a lot on Christmas Eve: “Where’s Santa right now?” With tracking tools like the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google’s Santa Tracker, everyone can know when Father Christmas will arrive. Plus, there are now some new AI tools to bring the holiday magic. Here’s […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/how-to-track-santa-claus-this-christmas-eve-2022/

2025-12-23 21:16:04 UTC

Trump administration’s ban on foreign-made drones starts this week. You can say goodbye to new DJI models.
It's the latest development in an evolving war between Chinese and American consumer tech products.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/trump-administrations-ban-on-foreign-made-drones-starts-this-week-you-can-say-goodbye-to-new-dji-models/

2025-12-23 20:40:10 UTC

ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75B
The deal is expected to yield significant returns for Armis investors, including Sequoia, CapitalG, and Insight Partners.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/servicenow-to-acquire-cybersecurity-startup-armis-for-7-75b/

2025-12-23 19:50:09 UTC

Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings
The company has issued a software update to its autonomous driving system to fix its lane-crossing behavior.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/zoox-issues-software-recall-over-lane-crossings/

2025-12-23 19:00:00 UTC

Hackers stole over $2.7 billion in crypto in 2025, data shows
2025 was another banner year for crypto hacks and heists, the third year in a row that a new crypto theft record was set.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/hackers-stole-over-2-7-billion-in-crypto-in-2025-data-shows/

2025-12-23 17:14:04 UTC

US insurance giant Aflac says hackers stole personal and health data of 22.6 million
Aflac, one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., confirmed hackers stole reams of personal data, including Social Security numbers, identity documents, and health information.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/us-insurance-giant-aflac-says-hackers-stole-personal-data-of-22-6-million/

2025-12-23 17:00:00 UTC

This founder just landed funding for a second go at the same problem: affordable custom home design
Drafted is now nearly five months old, and it's everything Atmos wasn't.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/this-founder-just-landed-backing-for-a-second-go-at-the-same-problem-affordable-custom-home-design/

2025-12-23 16:48:45 UTC

Marissa Mayer’s new startup Dazzle raises $8M led by Forerruner’s Kirsten Green
Mayer launched Dazzle after shuttering her photo and contact management startup Sunshine.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/marissa-mayers-new-startup-dazzle-raises-8m-led-by-forerruners-kirsten-green/

2025-12-23 15:42:23 UTC

France’s postal and banking services disrupted by suspected DDoS attack
France's postal service, La Poste, said it was hit by a disruptive cyberattack that knocked its services offline.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/frances-postal-and-banking-services-disrupted-by-suspected-ddos-attack/

2025-12-23 15:05:49 UTC

Inside Uzbekistan’s nationwide license plate surveillance system
The Uzbek government's national license plate scanning system was discovered exposed to the internet for anyone to access without a password.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/inside-uzbekistans-nationwide-license-plate-surveillance-system/

2025-12-23 14:51:40 UTC

Pirate group Anna’s Archive says it has scraped 86 million songs from Spotify
Spotify says it has identified and disabled the user accounts involved in the scraping.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/pirate-group-annas-archive-says-it-has-scraped-86-million-songs-from-spotify/

2025-12-23 14:00:00 UTC

The tooth fairy just got reimagined for the tech-savvy generation
Move over, Santa. Now there’s another magical character for kids to track: the Tooth Fairy. After making a personalized Tooth Fairy video for his nephew, Oliver Finel noticed a gap. While there are plenty of Santa trackers, nothing similar existed for the Tooth Fairy. Recognizing that Generation Alpha is growing up with interactive online experiences […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/the-tooth-fairy-just-got-reimagined-for-the-tech-savvy-generation/

2025-12-22 22:11:19 UTC

OpenAI says AI browsers may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks
OpenAI says prompt injections will always be a risk for AI browsers with agentic capabilities, like Atlas. But the firm is beefing up its cybersecurity with an 'LLM-based automated attacker.'
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/openai-says-ai-browsers-may-always-be-vulnerable-to-prompt-injection-attacks/

2025-12-22 21:10:54 UTC

Alphabet to buy Intersect Power to bypass energy grid bottlenecks
Alphabet is set to pay $4.75 billion in cash, plus debt, for the data center and clean energy developer.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/alphabet-to-buy-intersect-power-to-bypass-energy-grid-bottlenecks/

2025-12-22 20:52:31 UTC

Trump admin halts 6 GW of offshore wind leases again
The move is the latest attempt by the Trump administration to delay the construction of 6 gigawatts of offshore wind near a hotspot of data center development.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/trump-admin-halts-6-gw-of-offshore-wind-leases-again/

2025-12-22 19:53:33 UTC

Paramount renews bid for Warner Bros, ensuring $40 billion Larry Ellison backing
It's the latest attempt by one major Hollywood superpower to acquire another.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/paramount-renews-bid-for-warner-bros-ensuring-40-billion-larry-ellison-backing/

2025-12-22 18:35:51 UTC

CEO of SpaceX rival United Launch Alliance resigns
Tory Bruno's abrupt departure comes after 12 years in the role. The company, a Boeing-Lockheed Martin joint venture, has had to fight to keep pace with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/ceo-of-spacex-rival-united-launch-alliance-resigns/

2025-12-22 16:25:19 UTC

Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo
The geographic expansions continue for the ride-hailing companies' robotaxi plans.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/uber-and-lyft-to-test-baidu-robotaxis-in-london-next-year-joining-waymo/

2025-12-22 15:57:49 UTC

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 2025.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/tech-layoffs-2025-list/

2025-12-22 15:43:15 UTC

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/chatgpt-everything-to-know-about-the-ai-chatbot/

2025-12-22 14:00:00 UTC

TikTok Shop launches digital gift cards to challenge Amazon and eBay
TikTok Shop has rolled out a new feature that allows users to purchase digital gift cards, making it easier to help friends and family buy from the millions of products on the app.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/22/tiktok-shop-launches-digital-gift-cards-to-challenge-amazon-and-ebay/

2025-12-22 03:24:49 UTC

Waymo resumes service in San Francisco after robotaxis stall during blackout
Waymo suspended its SF robotaxi service on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave many of its vehicles stalled on city streets.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/waymo-suspends-service-in-san-francisco-as-robotaxis-stall-during-blackout/

2025-12-21 22:16:44 UTC

A rough week for hardware companies
iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes were very different companies, but they faced some similar challenges.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/a-rough-week-for-hardware-companies/

2025-12-21 15:46:29 UTC

Waymo suspends service in San Francisco as robotaxis stall during blackout
Waymo suspended its SF robotaxi service on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave many of its vehicles stalled on city streets.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/waymo-suspends-service-in-san-francisco-as-robotaxis-stall-during-blackout/

2025-12-21 15:00:00 UTC

As EU waters down 2035 EV goals, electric startups express concern
The future may be electric, but that future is being postponed. The European Commission, citing the need for flexibility, has softened its ambitious plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. Instead of requiring 100% of new cars to be zero-emission vehicles by that date, the revised plan would allow 10% of new […]
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/21/as-eu-waters-down-2035-ev-goals-electric-startups-express-concern/

2025-12-18 19:50:02 UTC

ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending
ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/chatgpts-mobile-app-hits-new-milestone-of-3b-in-consumer-spending/

2025-12-10 19:05:02 UTC

Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI
Calibri, which could make documents easier to read for the vision impaired, was apparently installed in 2023 by the department’s then-DEI office.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/10/marco-rubio-bans-calibri-font-at-state-department-for-being-too-dei/

2025-12-06 00:35:28 UTC

Digital artist Beeple put his face on a $100K robot dog next to Elon Musk and Picasso – it sold first
The project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has become the art world's main character.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/05/digital-artist-beeple-put-his-face-on-a-100k-robot-dog-next-to-elon-musk-and-picasso-it-sold-first/

2025-12-04 16:14:48 UTC

TikTok rolls out a ‘Nearby’ feed to display local content in select countries
While TikTok is already known for its recommendation algorithm, which is able to target users with highly personalized content, the addition of a Nearby feed gives it the ability to display even more relevant content to its users.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/04/tiktok-rolls-out-a-nearby-feed-to-display-local-content-in-select-countries/

2025-11-05 14:22:58 UTC

SoftBank, OpenAI launch new joint venture in Japan as AI deals grow ever more circular
SoftBank's joint venture with OpenAI that will localize and sell the AI company's enterprise tech to companies in Japan. And the first customer of this joint venture is going to be SoftBank itself.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/softbank-openai-launch-new-joint-venture-in-japan-as-ai-deals-grow-ever-more-circular/

2025-10-30 21:41:40 UTC

Navan IPO tumbles 20% after historic debut under SEC shutdown workaround
Navan finished its first day trading at an approximate valuation of $4.7 billion, which is about half of its last private valuation of $9.2 billion.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/30/navan-ipo-tumbles-20-after-historic-debut-under-sec-shutdown-workaround/

2025-10-30 21:10:17 UTC

Nvidia is reportedly investing up to $1 billion in Poolside
Nvidia is an existing investor in the AI company and participated in it's $500 million Series A round in 2024.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/30/nvidia-is-reportedly-investing-up-to-1-billion-in-poolside/

2025-10-27 19:19:44 UTC

OpenAI says over a million people talk to ChatGPT about suicide weekly
OpenAI released data on just how many of ChatGPT's users are facing mental health challenges, and how its addressing them.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/27/openai-says-over-a-million-people-talk-to-chatgpt-about-suicide-weekly/

2025-10-24 15:58:45 UTC

EC finds Meta and TikTok breached transparency rules under DSA
The European Commission said on Friday that it has preliminarily found that both companies are not complying with rules of the Digital Services Act (DSA) that mandate them to give researchers adequate access to public data.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/24/ec-finds-meta-and-tiktok-breached-transparency-rules-under-dsa/

2025-10-22 12:00:00 UTC

Life360 ventures into pet tech with the launch of a new GPS tracker
Family location safety app Life360 is venturing into pet tech with the launch of its new tracking device for cats and dogs.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/22/life360-ventures-into-pet-tech-with-the-launch-of-a-new-gps-tracker/

2025-10-21 18:23:56 UTC

I spent a month living with a $430 AI pet, the Casio Moflin
Casio’s Moflin, a hamster-like robot pet, uses AI to develop a personality over time.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/21/i-spent-a-month-living-with-a-430-ai-pet-the-casio-moflin/

2025-10-20 15:41:56 UTC

Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus
The incident happened in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this month. Waymo says it has already updated the software on its robotaxis.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/20/regulators-probe-waymo-after-its-robotaxi-drove-around-a-stopped-school-bus/

2025-10-20 15:00:00 UTC

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Newly elected Mayor Daniel Lurie steps onto the Disrupt stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 at Moscone West, in a homecoming of sorts for both tech and the city that helped define it. Register now to save and catch this live discussion.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/20/san-francisco-mayor-daniel-lurie-is-coming-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2025/