Archive
Discover and discuss technology tools
Explore the Tiscuss archive by category or keyword, then jump into conversations around what matters most.
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.
Nvidia Invests $40B in AI Equity Deals in 2023
Nvidia continues to be a big investor in the AI ecosystem.
GM Settles $12.75M Privacy Case with California Agencies
General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
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.
Anthropic: AI Portrayals Influence AI Behavior
Fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic.
Korea's Biggest Manufacturers Back Config for Robot Data
Samsung, Hyundai and LG just bet on the startup that wants to be robotics' data backbone.
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.
Cowboy Space Raises $275M for Orbital Data Centers
Cowboy Space Corporation wants to put data centers in orbit. First, it has to build the rockets to get them there.
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.
Search Startup Unveils AI-Powered Enterprise Retrieval Engine
Article discussing search and retrieval improvements for enterprise data.
AI Video Editing: New Tool for Social Media Teams
Update on AI features for video editing and short-form content workflows.
AI Infrastructure Startup Secures Funding for Scalable Inference Stack
News about venture investment in scalable AI inference infrastructure.
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.
AI Tools: Countries Where You Can Safely Leave Your MacBook
AI Tools: Countries Where You Can Safely Leave Your MacBook When traveling or working remotely, security is a paramount concern for laptop owners, especially wh…
Oracle AI Developer Hub: Resources for Building AI Applications
Technical resources for AI developers to build applications, agents, and systems using Oracle AI Database and OCI services
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.
Ask.com Discontinues Search Business
Owner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.
AI-Generated Actors and Scripts Banned from Oscars
Bad news for Tilly Norwood.
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 […]
Pentagon Partners with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS for AI on Classified
The deals come as the DOD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usage terms of its AI models.
Coatue's New Venture: AI Data Centers Near Power Sources
Coatue, one of the biggest names in venture capital, has a new venture that is reportedly buying land near large power sources.
Musely Raises $360M in Non-Dilutive Funding for AI Marketing
The DTC skin, hair, and menopause care brand will use the non-dilutive capital to super-charge customer acquisition.
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?
Meta Acquires Assured Robot Intelligence for AI Advancements
Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said.
Uber's Plan to Turn Drivers into Self-Driving Sensors
Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber's chief technology officer, revealed the plan in an interview at TechCrunch's StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, describing it as a natural extension of a nascent program the company announced in late January called AV Labs.
Reddit Search Usage Surges 30% Year-Over-Year
The company saw a 30% year-on-year jump in the number of people using search every week, CEO Steve Huffman said on Thursday.
Ubuntu Services Disrupted by DDoS Attack
A group of hacktivists have claimed responsibility for a distributed denial-of-service attack, which has affected several Ubuntu and Canonical websites, and prevented users from updating the Linux-based operating system.
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.
Rivian Reduces DOE Loan to $4.5B for Georgia Factory
Rivian has reworked its loan deal with the Department of Energy and now expects to borrow $4.5 billion to build its new factory in Georgia, down from the original amount of $6.6 billion.
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.
Anthropic Seeks $900B+ Valuation in Upcoming AI Fundraise
Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for the AI company’s latest fundraise within the next 48 hours, according to sources familiar with the matter.