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Musk says Tesla will refund some Cybertruck deposits, defends decision to end production

2026-11-09T08:01:00.810-08:00

November 09, 2026

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Is Jensen Huang’s job on the line? Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld estimates it’s “about a 50-50”: Nvidia’s board is investigating Jensen Huang over his relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld thinks it’s roughly a coin flip whether Huang stays on as CEO. Read More

SNL has a new impression of Elon Musk, ‘the worst thing South Africa has ever done’: SNL seems to have its knives out for tech executives. Read More

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Automattic debuts a platform to deploy vibe coding apps amid a changing internet: Automattic aims to compete with likes of Lovable with Spacefast Read More

Nvidia will investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with possible Chinese spy: In a memo to the company, Huang admitted that he had an affair. Read More

Sequoia partners reportedly blindsided when Roelof Botha joined SpaceX board: A new report claims Sequoia's recent changes undo the legacy of the firm's former steward. Read More

Meta expands Instagram's AI age-guessing tech globally: Meta says it will use its AI technology to look for clues about people it suspects to be teenagers — even if they use an adult birthday. Read More

Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling: It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive. Read More

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Waymo robotaxis kept illegally passing school buses after software fix, feds say: The update to Waymo's self-driving system was rolled out nearly a year ago. Read More

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Ninja's AutoBarista is impressively versatile, but one feature was a dealbreaker for me

2026-11-08T09:00:10.393-08:00

November 08, 2026

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Ninja's AutoBarista is impressively versatile, but one feature was a dealbreaker for me: The AutoBarista's "Grind iQ" technology allows the machine to analyze your coffee beans to inform how it pulls a shot of espresso. Read More

Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo: A memo circulated earlier this year reportedly claimed that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology executive to spy on Nvidia's CEO. Read More

The Duo apps are coming, says Apple: There are now 100,000 Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily. Read More

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Sunday Must-Reads

After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers: On Equity, we unpacked what the midterms mean for the tech industry. Read More

Amazon's new basic Kindle proves you don't need all the bells and whistles: Amazon's redesigned basic Kindle costs more than before, but its lighter build and improved display make a compelling case for skipping the pricier models. Read More

Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google: The deal highlights the challenges of developing massive AI data centers. Read More

Sequoia shutting down its Scouts program marks the end of an era: Sequoia pioneered the scouts model and many VC firms followed suit, but a consensus now seems to be forming that the model has reached limits in its current form. Read More

From the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech: After spending two years getting cozy with the White House, Big Tech is suddenly trying to make friends with Democrats, and the open question is whether that image makeover can hold up against what states, local communities, and the markets are about to do. Read More

Last but Not Least

Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent: Meta's Muse agents continue to get new features and integrations. Spaces promises to be a new way to interact with the AI helpers. Read More

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Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027

2026-11-06T15:00:14.033-08:00

November 06, 2026

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Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027: Elon Musk said the company will use the factory space to make more Cybercabs. Read More

Fox completes its $22B acquisition of Roku: A few months after DOJ investigators were probing the deal, Fox just completed its $22B acquisition of the streaming giant Roku. Read More

The Duo apps are coming, says Apple: There are now 100K Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily. Read More

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At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer: The concerns range from privacy to how data is shared (and with whom) to procurement concerns. Read More

After blocking Muse, Amazon now lets users text Alexa to help them shop: Amazon said that the feature will roll out to millions of users in coming weeks. Read More

OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation: OpenAI has reportedly raised an additional $11 billion as part of a funding round that hasn't closed yet but is expected to in the coming weeks. Read More

Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found publicly exposed to the web: Security researchers found hundreds of servers hosting the penetration testing tool Artex exposed to the internet, allowing anyone access to the hacking tool. Read More

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Ramp data shows AI spending stalling just as Anthropic nears its IPO: AI usage keeps climbing, but spending has stalled. Price cuts and smarter cost controls among the biggest spenders could challenge investor assumptions about AI hypergrowth. Read More

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Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027

2026-11-06T08:00:27.004-08:00

November 06, 2026

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Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027: Elon Musk said the company will use the factory space to make more Cybercabs. Read More

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After blocking Muse, Amazon now lets users text Alexa to help them shop: Amazon said that the feature will roll out to millions of users in coming weeks. Read More

Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI agent security startup Clutch for $500M: Clutch, backed by Lightspeed and SignalFire, was last valued at $85 million, according to a source. Read More

Meta, Google, and TikTok sue California AG over teen social media law: If it goes into effect next year, this California law would restrict social media access for children under 16. Read More

Physicl raises $10M to make the digital world real enough for robots: Physicl is trying to solve the sim-to-real gap with a pipeline originally built to market goods online. Read More

The New York Times reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd for $330 million: Letterboxd, an online platform for movie lovers, has grown dramatically in recent years. Read More

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Underdog shows off a 32MB speech model in new demo: Despite its small size, Underdog's new model can generate both speech and music. Read More

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Meta warns that election backlash against data centers could make AI expansion harder

2026-11-05T15:00:55.151-08:00

November 05, 2026

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Meta warns that election backlash against data centers could make AI expansion harder: Meta warns that growing political opposition to data centers could threaten future AI investments, as communities push back against massive infrastructure projects. Read More

OpenAI president Greg Brockman says company could be IPO ready in 2027: Speaking at a Wall Street Journal tech conference on Wednesday, the executive touted how the company had been gaining ground in the enterprise market, where rival Anthropic had already successfully made inroads. Read More

US government warns of 'ongoing cyber threat' amid mass hacks of industrial retail and military freezers: A joint U.S. government statement says the hacks are affecting the food, transportation, and healthcare industries after reports of global mass hacks. Read More

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Amazon ditches Grubhub, taps Uber Eats for Prime: Amazon has made Uber Eats its official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States. Read More

Claude can now analyze your spending with its new Personal Finance tool: With Personal Finance in Claude, users can connect their bank and card accounts through Plaid and ask questions about their finances. Read More

Food delivery startup Wonder files for IPO as it explores its next big bite: Following years of fundraising, acquisitions, and expansion, food delivery startup Wonder is moving closer to becoming a publicly traded company. Read More

Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery: Zipline raised $1.5 billion and ramped up its partnership with Walmart. Read More

Harbinger raises $240M after expanding into defense: The Los Angeles-based startup has now raised more than $650 million, and is working on electric trucks, emergency vehicles, and a driverless platform for the military. Read More

Last but Not Least

Instagram brings Edits to desktop to take on CapCut: The move puts Edits in more direct competition with ByteDance's CapCut, the video-editing app Meta sought to challenge when it launched Edits last year. Read More

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Amazon ditches GrubHub, taps Uber Eats for Prime

2026-11-05T08:00:36.673-08:00

November 05, 2026

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Amazon ditches GrubHub, taps Uber Eats for Prime: Amazon has made Uber Eats its official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States. Read More

RadianX promises solar-powered devices that never need charging: Today’s portable devices are too hungry to run on traditional solar panels, but RadianX says its perovskite cells promise to make charging obsolete in some cases. Read More

Zipline hits $21.5B valuation as Walmart expands bet on drone delivery: Zipline raised $1.5 billion and ramped up its partnership with Walmart. Read More

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Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage: The company is said to be significantly dropping the amount it's spending on AI for its engineering teams. Read More

TikTok quietly launches a standalone TikTok Shop app: The app will offer personalized product recommendations, shopping through live streams and short-form videos, app-exclusive deals, in-app checkout, order tracking and customer support. Read More

Bluesky hit peak usage for the year on Election Night: Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider said posts and likes doubled during to the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday. Read More

Aina's smart ring has a screen, a joystick and a mic so you can talk to AI agents: Aina's ring can also take calls and help you dictate notes on your Mac. Read More

A YC startup is putting $1M behind five unsolved materials science problems for AI: Discovered Materials, a months-old YC startup that uses AI to find chip materials, is offering $200,000 for each solution to five open materials science problems. Read More

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ElevenLabs now lets users publish AI-generated music directly on SoundCloud: ElevenLabs said more than 25 million tracks have been generated using its music models. Read More

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Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion

2026-11-04T15:00:30.163-08:00

November 04, 2026

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Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion: Sequoia is consolidating into a smaller, Bay Area–centered firm, shutting down the programs and offices it built during a 20-year expansion while announcing roughly $10 billion in new funds. Read More

Waymo confirms it's shaking up its Uber relationship in January 2028: The change will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network. Read More

DuckDuckGo pitches itself to schools amid backlash over Google's AI policy: DuckDuckGo is courting schools frustrated by Google's AI restrictions, pointing educators to its search engine and options to disable AI features. Read More

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OpenAI is already trying to shape the 2028 election: OpenAI’s Chris Lehane wants AI to define the 2028 election, proposing a new social contract that could benefit Americans while also advancing the AI giant’s own business interests. Read More

AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress — here's how they fared: AI industry PACs spent millions influencing the 2026 midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking toward the next election cycle. Read More

Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth: Canva is cutting 22% of its staff as it faces its 'hardest year' yet. Read More

Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor: The startup allows software engineers to deploy teams of agents to work on various aspects of a project simultaneously. Read More

Almost no one uses AI agents to book their Uber, company says: During its busiest week last quarter, Uber said only four people booked a ride using an AI agent. Read More

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Revolut's valuation jumps 53% to $115B in new share sale as it prepares to launch US bank: Glade Brook, Coatue, and T. Rowe Price were among the investors that led the share sale. Read More

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Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth

2026-11-04T08:00:34.656-08:00

November 04, 2026

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Canva lays off over 1,200 people amid slowing growth: Canva is cutting 22% of its staff as it faces its 'hardest year' yet. Read More

Revolut's valuation jumps 53% to $115B in new share sale as it prepares to launch US bank: Glade Brook, Coatue and T. Rowe Price were among the investors that led the share sale. Read More

Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows: The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less-efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines. Read More

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Ferrari’s controversial Luce EV is sold out for 2027: The Luce, Ferrari's first electric car and one of its most polarizing models, is "fully allocated" through 2027, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna. Read More

AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges: The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer. Read More

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Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally: Titan OS has raised $110 million in funding to date Read More

India's EloElo nabs $80M from NBCUniversal to bet on the country's rising microdrama market: StoryTV has more than 33 million monthly active users according to Sensor Tower figures Read More

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Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models' identity: Called FlashProve, the system would let anyone check that an AI response really came from the model it claims to be from. Read More

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AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges

2026-11-03T15:00:14.282-08:00

November 03, 2026

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AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges: The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer. Read More

Netflix's new AI Discover tab helps you find something to watch based on your mood: The first experimental feature under the tab will allow users to get recommendations based on what they're currently in the mood for. Read More

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Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows: The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines. Read More

New York City's Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech: The mayor's comments come after the entertainment giant's data breach last year, which exposed James Dolan's surveillance. Read More

CrowdStrike to shell out nearly $500M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off: CrowdStrike said it will buy Fiddler AI, which makes AI agent observability software, and Dreadnode, which helps companies automate AI security testing. Read More

Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search: Schools choosing to restrict AI altogether will no longer be able to access Google Search, as AI features are now integrated into the search engine. Read More

Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute: At a moment when Anthropic's compute margins should be getting better, they’re getting worse. Read More

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Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya -- until it walked away: Also co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch that he wanted to prioritize autonomous vehicles. Read More

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Anthropic warns that it's very close to RSI capability, aka self-building AI

2026-11-03T08:00:24.543-08:00

November 03, 2026

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Anthropic warns that it's very close to RSI capability, aka self-building AI: RSI is the point at which AI grows so good at training itself that it spawns a dramatic acceleration of AI capabilities. To the AI doomers, RSI represents the cataclysm from which there is no return. Read More

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Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up: Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content. Read More

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Y Combinator's Garry Tan uses AI agents so much, he spends up to $200K a year on tokens: Y Combinator Garry Tan has jokingly admitted that he's suffered from "cyber psychosis” and barely sleeps sometimes because he’s so excited to be working with his AI agents. On a new episode of Walter Isaacson’s podcast, The Builders, Tan put a price tag on his passion. Read More

Google takes Dreambeans to India in bid to bring AI-generated personal stories to the masses: Google's Dreambeans, its latest AI experiment, now supports 13 Indian languages. Read More

Apple Watch's AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testing: Now in beta: Apple's new Audio Intelligence features can help you remember what someone said or take notes on conversations. Read More

Trajectory raises $45M to make AI model training accessible to nontechnical experts: The one-year-old startup is now valued at $300 million. Read More

Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe's startup scene: Evertrue Capital announces $17M debut fund to back early stage AI and fintech. Read More

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Apple's inventory surges 154% as memory chip costs climb: Apple says unprecedented memory chip costs will continue to rise, raising questions about future device prices as its inventory climbs to $14.5 billion. Read More

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New York Times and other outlets sue web browser Brave over alleged content scraping

2026-11-02T15:00:12.364-08:00

November 02, 2026

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New York Times and other outlets sue web browser Brave over alleged content scraping: The New York Times is suing privacy-focused web browser company Brave for allegedly scraping the outlet’s copyrighted content and unlawfully distributing it to its own customers, like Anthropic and Perplexity. Read More

Web host Squarespace lays off 19% of its employees: The website builder said that the job losses are part of a broader restructuring of its organization. Read More

Germany says lawmakers' iPhones may have been hacked with spyware: German lawmakers and a filmmaker are among the people who received notifications from Apple warning that their phones may have been hacked. Read More

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Ninja’s first-ever microwave just replaced two of my kitchen appliances at once: The Ninja Crispi Microwave stands out for its FusionCrisp technology, which combines the speed of a microwave with the crispy results you'd expect from an air fryer. Read More

Elon Musk throttles Grok Bot limits due to 'unsustainably high' costs: Musk recently referred to Grok Bot as having "the fastest growth of a product that I've ever seen in my life." Read More

SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon: SpaceX has been looking for new ways to use its Starlink network, and a tie-up with cellular operator Boost Mobile could give it the terrestrial access it needs. Read More

In one of the largest deals in tech history, Marvell buys Lumentum for $115B: Marvell's planned purchase of Lumentum is one of the biggest acquisitions in tech history. And they both have the same strategic investor: Nvidia. Read More

Readwise takes on Amazon's Kindle and Goodreads with its new app for book lovers: Readwise Books combines an e-book store, reading tracker, detailed reading stats, and AI features in a bid to challenge Amazon's ecosystem. Read More

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Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at a $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ Growth: Space infrastructure company Northwood Space on Monday said it had raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 billion. Read More

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TechCrunch Mobility: A new, bigger AV boom is here

2026-11-02T08:00:47.867-08:00

November 02, 2026

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TechCrunch Mobility: A new, bigger AV boom is here: Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. Read More

A fresh wave of cyberattacks has hit Europe's supermarket refrigerators, destroying food across countries: This is the second wave of cyberattacks to hit supermarket refrigerators in a month, spoiling food and disrupting supplies. Read More

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Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at a $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ growth: Space infrastructure company Northwood Space on Monday said it had raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 billion. Read More

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Ford launches a 'privacy promise' and explains how and why it uses customer data: Ford said it's making an "explicit commitment" to its customers that "their vehicle data is safe" with the company. Read More

OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT's chat and Work tabs: OpenAI said that ChatGPT and Codex will draw usage from the same allocation pool after this change. Read More

Omen AI adds liquid know-how in $16 million Aquatic Labs acquisition: Two startups tackling the data center water problem are joining forces in a $16 million deal. Read More

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OpenAI might rebrand its data centers as ‘AI compute campuses’: Data centers are deeply unpopular. But what if we called them something else? Read More

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Anthropic expected to receive high 'junk' rating from credit agencies following IPO, FT report says

2026-11-01T09:00:24.309-08:00

November 01, 2026

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Anthropic expected to receive high 'junk' rating from credit agencies following IPO, FT report says: Blackstone's forecast is just a prediction, but naturally, a high junk rating would make it more difficult and costlier for Anthropic to raise the money to keep funding its massive spending that has undergirded its business. Read More

Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’: Apple's new CEO defended the company's current position in the AI landscape. Read More

Google's first data center satellite is online and writing poetry: The first TPU in space is running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry. Read More

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I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.: The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but it’s also fun and engaging enough that I didn’t want to switch back to my Pro Max. Read More

4 days left: How TechCrunch Founder Summit helps you make more useful connections to scale: On November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, get ready for a full day packed with meaningful networking opportunities, actionable insights, and connections that could change the trajectory of your idea and startup. Register before all prices go up at the door. Read More

Here’s what 'renoa' — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like: Startup Everbloom's new material, renoa, is the first new fiber in 25 years, and it feels very familiar. Read More

Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Sturdy rectangle in a wide wide world: Google made a sturdy phone, but there is increasing competition in the foldable world. Read More

Salesforce’s M&A spree continues with a reported $375M deal for defense tech startup Rune: The AI logistics startup will bolster the CRM giant's Missionforce defense platform. Read More

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Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach: The cryptocurrency exchange said it's now covered 95% of the stolen assets. Read More

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Google's first data center satellite is online and writing poetry

2026-10-30T15:02:09.902-07:00

October 30, 2026

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Google's first data center satellite is online and writing poetry: The first TPU in space is running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry. Read More

Zest's new AI agent finds restaurants and books reservations over text: Can't agree on where to eat? Zest's AI concierge can combine everyone's tastes, put restaurant options to a vote, and make the reservation. Read More

AI law firm Crosby bids on disintegrating, famed firm Weil Gotshal: Like a real-life episode of "Suits," the demise of famed white-shoe Wall Street law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has been the talk of the legal industry. And now an AI firm has entered the picture. Read More

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North Korean hackers blamed for stealing record $6.3B in Binance breach: Hackers working for North Korea are suspected of hacking a Binance employee's laptop, which allowed the theft of billions in crypto. Read More

Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the UK: Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker. Read More

Andy Jassy says Prime Video is on track to earn 'tens of billions of dollars': The success of blockbuster hits like "Project Hail Mary" and "Verity" is only part of the story, Amazon's CEO says. Read More

DoorDash said it's only received 'several hundred' orders from AI agents: DoorDash said that it is open to working with third-party agent makers. Read More

Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz warns that the AI boom is 'a great opportunity to go deceive people': The cautionary Theranos tale takes on a new significance in the AI era, when companies that have never turned a profit are raising capital at trillion-dollar valuations. Read More

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Binance pauses withdrawals as hackers suspected of stealing billions in crypto

2026-10-30T08:00:12.806-07:00

October 30, 2026

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Binance pauses withdrawals as hackers suspected of stealing billions in crypto: Some estimates say hackers stole billions in crypto from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, during a cyberattack on Thursday. Read More

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DoorDash said it's only received 'several hundred' orders from AI agents: DoorDash said that it is open to working with third-party agent makers Read More

Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.: Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker. Read More

Amazon reported booming cloud revenue but otherwise missed expectations: The biggest ouch of the report was its negative free cash flow of $2.4 billion. Read More

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Fan-fiction site Archive of Our Own (AO3) could be offline for up to 4 weeks after security incident: The site has such a passionate user base that, within two hours of the announcement, its status page's posts had garnered millions of views (and much panicked commentary) across social media. Read More

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As search traffic dries up, Reddit announces it's shifting to a logged-in experience

2026-10-29T15:00:15.180-07:00

October 29, 2026

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As search traffic dries up, Reddit announces it's shifting to a logged-in experience: As AI transforms how people find information online, Reddit is rethinking its open-web roots to protect its audience and business. Read More

Meta quietly launches an AI fashion app called Style Sketch: The app connects to Instagram to build a virtual closet from photos you’ve already shared, or lets you add items manually by snapping a photo, recording a quick video, or uploading images from your camera roll. Read More

Where was my invite to the — wait, what? Airbnb had a gala?: Airbnb’s nonprofit held its inaugural gala on Wednesday in Los Angeles, and the internet had one reaction — the *what* gala? Read More

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Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant: Rivian doesn't disclose if the value of its $5.8 billion joint venture will expand as a result. Read More

The R2 SUV is already Rivian's best-selling vehicle: Rivian is seeing strong enough sales of the new EV that it improved its guidance to Wall Street for the second time this year. Read More

US investigated Chinese spy plot aimed at Nvidia CEO: A top executive of a Singapore AI cloud company that was accused of illegally selling Nvidia chips to China could also have been a Chinese spy, sources have told the New York Times. Read More

Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data as government seeks takedowns: The social networking site is facing criticism for blocking access to the site, which identifies thousands of ICE agents and other employees working for Homeland Security. Read More

GM reaches $220M settlement over selling drivers' private data: As part of the settlement, GM must get drivers’ express consent before it collects or shares their driving and location data. Read More

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Wabi, the AI agent that builds mini apps, now valued at $1.25B after latest round: On Thursday, AI app Wabi, now describing itself as a "personal agent," said it has raised $55 million at a $1.25 billion valuation. Read More

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Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme

2026-10-29T08:00:46.845-07:00

October 29, 2026

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Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme: Prepare to cough up around $14,549 if you want the new touchscreen MacBook Pro to have every upgrade. Read More

Hacker stole personnel data about thousands of Homeland Security employees, including CBP and ICE agents: A hacker obtained personally identifiable information about more than 40,000 Homeland Security staffers, which has since been published online. Read More

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Who will you learn from in 6 days at TechCrunch Founder Summit? Meet the founders and investors taking the stages: Six days from now, TechCrunch Founder Summit brings experienced founders, investors, and operators to Boston on Nov. 4 to share the decisions, mistakes, pivots, and lessons that shaped their companies. Register before it starts for ticket savings and deals. Read More

DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17B: The acquisition would bring two major players in on-demand delivery under one roof, combining DoorDash’s dominance in restaurant takeout with Instacart’s reach in grocery delivery. Read More

Wabi, the AI agent that builds mini apps, now valued at $1.25B after latest round: On Thursday, AI app, Wabi, now describing itself as a "personal agent," said it has raised $55 million at a $1.25 billion valuation. Read More

Anthropic just launched tools to show companies what their AI spending is buying: The frontier lab is lifting the curtain on how users spend money on its models ahead of a planned IPO. Read More

Amazon updates Alexa to help you manage shopping lists, subscriptions, and update delivery instructions: The update allows you to use Alexa to create lists, register them, see what's on them, and add or edit items. You can also manage subscriptions with the AI bot. Read More

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Apple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro: Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899. Read More

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Hacker stole personnel data about thousands of Homeland Security employees, including CBP and ICE agents

2026-10-28T15:00:44.368-07:00

October 28, 2026

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AI execs may be too out of touch to build for the general public: Tech leaders are flaunting how out of touch they are when they brag about using AI to connect with their families. Read More

Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices: Amazon's other new devices include an upgraded Echo Dot, an Echo Studio with visual intelligence features, and the Echo Show 16. Read More

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Apple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro: Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at $2,899. Read More

Microsoft hits 10 quarters of record- breaking revenue in a row: Whatever the future of AI might be, the current situation is still very good for Microsoft. The tech giant reported yet another record for quarterly revenue on Wednesday: $92.3 billion, a 19% increase over the year-ago quarter. Read More

Anthropic just launched tools to show companies what their AI spending is buying: The frontier lab is lifting the curtain on how users spend money on its models ahead of a planned IPO. Read More

Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows: The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion. Read More

Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World: Meta launched a new app called Waddle World, which essentially looks like a Tamagotchi clone, but with AI. Read More

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Microsoft recorded $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI: Microsoft said it made $10 billion in revenue from commercial arrangements with OpenAI, including revenue-sharing payments, in the quarter ending September 30. It underscores the still-enormous financial dependency of the partnership. Read More

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Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices

2026-10-28T08:00:20.076-07:00

October 28, 2026

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Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices: Amazon's other new decides include an upgraded Echo Dot, an Echo Studio with visual intelligence features, and the Echo Show 16. Read More

VCs will make billions on Anthropic's IPO, but Amazon is set to make much (much) more: Massive note conversions reveal the true extent of Amazon's ownership in Anthropic. Read More

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Bank of America kindly asks that you don't share your banking password with your AI assistant: The banking giant reminds customers that "you're responsible for activity" resulting from your AI agents' access. Read More

7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open: In just 7 days, TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston’s SoWa Power Station on November 4. Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and the opportunity to learn and connect directly with experienced founders, investors, and startup leaders is almost here. Read More

Free Fire returns to India as Garena launches localized version four years after ban: Free Fire India was originally set to launch in September 2023, but Garena postponed its release. Read More

TikTok expands into restaurant guides with 'Must Eat' feature: The move puts TikTok in more direct competition with platforms like Yelp and Google. Read More

Jio shares surge 21% in market debut after blockbuster India IPO: Jio has debuted as India's second-most valuable listed company, behind its parent, Reliance Industries. Read More

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Kodiak lands first commercial deal to supply driverless trucks for public highways: The deal with DTL Transport puts it on a path to become an an asset-light tech supplier, rather than owner and operator. Read More

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Re:Build, which spun out Slate Auto, raises $2.1B

2026-10-27T15:00:49.161-07:00

October 27, 2026

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Re:Build, which spun out Slate Auto, raises $2.1B: The manufacturing accelerator bills itself as "America’s answer to Shenzhen." Read More

Disruptive raises $10B fund to make big bets on at least 10 companies: Disruptive has made headlines in recent years for pouring money into companies like chip startup Groq and the AI voice-generation startup ElevenLabs. Read More

Frontier AI labs say their models refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis. What does that mean?: TechCrunch spoke to the MIT computer scientist charged with explaining OpenAI's latest mind-bending discovery. Read More

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Billionaire Palmer Luckey isn't leaving California over the wealth tax: "It's causing a lot of people to run who I don't want to be running," native Californian Palmer Luckey said. "But I'm planning on staying in California. I'm going to keep fighting it." Read More

Anduril, Qualcomm launch BlueChip, a new kind of US-made laptop: Anduril founder Palmer Luckey is vowing to bring computer manufacturing back to the U.S., and by that he doesn't just mean assembly, but every individual component, some of which are exclusively made in China today. Read More

Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip: The new MacBook Pro comes with 24 hours of battery life, and now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. Read More

Meta AI director Rohit Patel leaves to take on Microsoft Office and Google Workspace: Rohit Patel is departing Meta after eight years working on AI evaluations and reinforcement learning, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. His startup, Ndoc, aims to take on Microsoft Office Suite. Read More

Ford Fathom will be the cheapest American EV capable of powering a house: Ford is rolling out two new chargers capable of powering a home or the grid — so-called V2X capability. Read More

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Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs: Simplismart says its annualized revenue run rate has grown 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. accounting for more than half its revenue. Read More

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Billionaire Palmer Luckey isn't leaving California over the wealth tax

2026-10-27T08:00:28.225-07:00

October 27, 2026

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Anduril, Qualcomm launch BlueChip, a new kind of US-made laptop: Anduril founder Palmer Luckey is vowing to bring computer manufacturing back to the U.S. and by that he doesn't just mean assembly, but every individual component, some of which are exclusively made in China today. Read More

Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip: The new MacBook Pro comes with 24 hours of battery life, and now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. Read More

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Databricks co-founder shares his secrets for winning big enterprise customers: Turns out selling to big companies isn’t about having the shiniest tech: It’s about hitching a ride on a giant’s sales team. Read More

Ford Fathom will be the cheapest American EV capable of powering a house: Ford is rolling out two new chargers capable of powering a home or the grid — so-called V2x capability. Read More

US government says hackers are now exploiting critical PHP web bugs: The U.S. government cyber agency warns that hackers have figured out a way to exploit the popular PHP software, used in 70% of the web's software. Read More

Japan internet giant GMO says hackers posted stolen customer data: Japan's GMO Internet is verifying alleged customer data posted by suspected hackers following a cloud service breach. Read More

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Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees

2026-10-26T15:00:22.438-07:00

October 26, 2026

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Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees: The buyout offers mark Microsoft's latest efforts to cut costs and rework its workforce. Read More

Uh-oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren't happy about it: A small number of early adopters of the much-hyped new foldable phone from Apple have complained of screens cracking. Read More

This startup's self-driving excavators help dig up $600M in new funding: Bedrock Robotics, which is now valued at $4.1 billion, is particularly focused on autonomous excavators, in part because of a growing shortage of skilled operators. Read More

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Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised): Eligible Turo hosts will also get a one-month free trial of Tesla's FSD software. Read More

Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’: The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest. Read More

Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip: The new iPad mini features a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor. Read More

Anthropic officially files for its public debut: Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission. Read More

Watch out, YouTube; Instagram goes from short-form to 90-minute videos: As Instagram rolls out long form videos of up to 90 minutes, the platform has an opportunity to challenge YouTube if it plays its cards right. Read More

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Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform: Matiks has introduced a new platform for users to create games using AI. Read More

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Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

2026-10-26T08:00:21.155-07:00

October 26, 2026

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Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised): Eligible Turo hosts will also get a one-month free trial of Tesla's FSD software. Read More

Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’: The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest. Read More

AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, Apollo economist says: "Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech." Read More

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Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform: Matiks has introduced a new platform for users to create games using AI. Read More

Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip: The new iPad mini features a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor. Read More

The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it: From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations. Read More

The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about: We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more. Read More

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The best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new books: There are numerous apps on the market that promise to do just that, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best ones to help you pick the right one for you. Read More

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Startups don't need to go viral to win customers

2026-10-25T09:00:34.123-07:00

October 25, 2026

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Startups don't need to go viral to win customers: At TechCrunch Disrupt last week, two founders and a VC discussed how to not just gain an early following but keep one. Read More

Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell: The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command. Read More

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Block's new voice model sounds eerily human: Block said that the voice model can run locally on a MacBook M4 Max Read More

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Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber: Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor. Read More

Forced to pick, Grok’s AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI’s picks Democrats. : A new study found Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the two AI models disagreeing in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races. Read More

PHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internet: Two critical bugs in the PHP web programming language, used by the majority of the internet, threatened to upend the internet — and it's unlikely to be the last major software scare. Read More

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OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”: OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work. Read More

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