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Spotify Unveils AI-Powered Listening History Recap
Spotify's new feature will show you the number of unique songs that you listened to until now
TikTok Expands to Book Travel Directly from Videos
TikTok is systematically converting its discovery engine into a transaction layer, which both deepens user retention and opens entirely new revenue streams for its new owners.
Instructure Reaches Deal with Hackers After Two Breaches
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.
Exaforce Secures $125M for Real-Time AI Cybersecurity
As bad actors weaponize AI to exploit software vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed, companies are increasingly recognizing the need to bolster their cybersecurity defenses. The round valued the three-year-old startup at $725 million.
Meta AI Integration in Threads: Real-Time Trend Insights
The feature is designed to help people get real-time context about trends and breaking stories, as well as receive recommendations, all within conversations.
U.S. Bank Data Leak: AI App Security Lapse
The bank said the security lapse was due to the use of an “unauthorized” AI software app.
Indigo Unifies Open Social Web in New AI-Powered App
Indigo's new social app lets you cross-post to the open social web, including Mastodon and Bluesky, and browse a unified timeline.
Google Unveils Agentic AI and Widgets for Android
Gemini Intelligence will also include Gboard based dictation and form filling capabilities
Google's New Android Security Feature: Intrusion Logging
Intrusion Logging is a new part of Android’s Advanced Protection Mode, which aims to help protect human rights activists, journalists, and dissidents from government spyware attack and law enforcement forensic devices.
Google’s 'Create My Widget' Feature: Custom Widgets for Samsung Galaxy
The new feature will first launch on the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer.
Google Gemini Dictation Launches on Gboard for Samsung and Pixel
Google's transcription feature will initially launch with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones
Google's AI-Focused Announcements at Android Show
Google unveiled its new AI-first Googlebooks laptops, more agentic Gemini features, vibe-coded Android widgets, Gemini in Chrome, refreshed Android Auto, and more ahead of I/O.
Anthropic Launches AI Tools for Law Firms
As the AI legal services industry heats up, Anthropic is launching its own suite of features designed to assist law firms.
Anthropic Warns Against Unauthorized Share Platforms
The company named Open Doors Partners, Unicorns Exchange, Pachamama Capital, Lionheart Ventures, Hiive, Forge Global, Sydecar and Upmarket as companies that are not authorized to provide access to buy or sell its shares.
AI Tools: San Francisco Housing Market Driven by Tech Economy
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.
Oracle's Remote Worker Severance Controversy: AI Tools
Some found out they didn't qualify for WARN Act protections like two-months notice because the company had classified them as remote workers.
Instax Wide 400: Analog Instant Film Meets Modern Tech
In an AI and digital world, analog instant film and retro-style cameras continue to remain popular, fueled by a mix of both nostalgia and novelty.
Wispr Flow's Hinglish Voice AI Gains Traction in India
Wispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue to face challenges.
Parker Fintech Startup Files for Bankruptcy
Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.
AI Glossary: Essential AI Terms and Phrases Explained
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
F1 Paddock: New Hub for Startup Deals and Investments
F1 Grands Prix have emerged as a new place to see and be seen if you are a founder or investor.
xAI and Anthropic: Implications for SpaceX
On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI's deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.
Lime's IPO and AI's Role in Transportation Future
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
How AI Will Transform Office Communication
How will work setups change if we spend more and more time talking to our computers?
Uber's AI Push: Beyond Rides, Into Autonomous Vehicles
The company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry — as a data provider, an investor, and a distribution platform — but the consumer-facing bet may be just as important.
Discord Nitro Rewards: Free Xbox Game Pass for Subscribers
Discord's Nitro Rewards program will give Nitro subscribers access to Xbox Game Pass, and discounts from Logitech, SteelSeries, and other gaming brands.
Venmo's Major Update Amid Potential Sale
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.
NYT's Wordle Game Show Coming in 2024
The popular mobile puzzle game will become a TV game show next year.
TikTok Launches Ad-Free Subscription in the UK
Users who sign up for the plan won’t see ads on TikTok, and their data won’t be used for advertising purposes.
New Multimodal Model Enhances Document Understanding at Lower Cost
Report on a model release focused on lower inference cost and better OCR reasoning.
AI Startup Unveils Secure Enterprise Coding Assistant
Coverage of a new startup product focused on secure enterprise AI coding workflows.
Xteink X3: Magnetic E-Reader for Phone Attachment
The Xteink X3 is a delightfully tiny, MagSafe-compatible e-ink reader that attaches to the back of your phone like a Pop Socket.
21 European AI Startups to Watch Beyond Lovable and Mistral
It is not that European startups never get attention — Lovable and Mistral AI are proof of that. But there are many more that insiders are tracking.
Top AI Dictation Apps Tested and Ranked
AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice
Netflix Pushes 'Narnia' Movie to 2027 Theatrical Release
"The Magician's Nephew" looks like a big next step in Netflix's thawing relationship with movie theaters.
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI: Key Details Emerge
Elon Musk spent the better part of three days on the witness stand this week in his lawsuit against OpenAI, and it’s already getting messy. Emails, texts, and his own tweets are surfacing in court, and there are plenty more witnesses to come. Musk’s argument against OpenAI? By converting the company to a for-profit model, Sam Altman betrayed the “nonprofit for the […]
Replit CEO on Cursor Deal, Apple Rivalry, and Future Plans
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?
OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT Security with Yubico Partnership
OpenAI is launching additional opt-in protections for ChatGPT accounts. The new security initiative includes a new partnership with security key provider Yubico.
Faraday Future Pays $7.5M Amid SEC Probe
The perpetually struggling EV company made the payments while being investigated by the SEC. That four-year probe was ultimately closed in March.
OpenAI Restricts Access to GPT-5.5 Cyber for Critical Cyber Defenders
OpenAI will begin rolling out its cybersecurity testing tool, GPT-5.5 Cyber only "to critical cyber defenders" at first.
Hackers Exploit cPanel Bug Used by Millions of Websites
Web hosts are scrambling to fix the bug under active attack by hackers. One company said hackers have been abusing the bug for months.
Legal AI Rivalry: Legora Valued at $5.6B, Harvey Battle Intensifies
The two wildly fast-growing rivals have raised massive sums, pushed into each other's home turf, and now have dueling ad campaigns.
Apple Faces AI-Driven Mac Supply Shortages
Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.
Skio's $105M Exit: AI Fintech Success Story
Subscription billing fintech Skio sold to its competitor Recharge in what was a healthy exit, according to its founder and former CEO.
Apple's Record Sales Amid Chip Shortage Concerns
Cook warned that Apple is facing supply-chain headwinds from RAMageddon that could impact its business.
ChatGPT Images 2.0: A Hit in India for Creative Visuals
Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.
Instagram's New AI Tool Targets Content Aggregators
The update targets content aggregators that don't post original content and instead simply re-upload others' posts.
Spotify Adds Verified Artist Badges to Combat AI Impersonation
Spotify looks for an identifiable artist presence both on and off platform, like concert dates, merch, and linked social accounts on their artist profile.
Meta's AI Tools Now Handle 10 Million Weekly Conversations
Meta said over 8 billion advertisers have used at least one of its GenAI tools
137 Ventures Secures $700M for Growth-Stage Startups
VC firm 137 Ventures has raised over $700 million to back growth-stage startups. Its portfolio includes SpaceX, Anduril, Hadrian.