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YouTube Enhances Podcasts with AI Recommendations and Auto Speed
The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.
AI Labs Focus on Recursive Self-Improvement Challenges
A new crop of AI labs are focused on recursive self-improvement — but the goal is proving elusive.
Databricks Co-Founder on Enterprise AI Safety at TechCrunch Disrupt 20
Enterprise AI is entering a different phase now, one where enterprises are no longer evaluating whether AI is exciting. They are evaluating whether it is safe to deploy broadly.
Rivian R1 Models Face Suspension Failure Investigation
At least two owners have lost control of their vehicles after a critical suspension component broke. In both cases, the vehicles had been previously serviced.
Sneak Peek: Apple's AI Overhaul for iOS 27 with Siri App
New renders offer a closer look at Apple’s planned AI overhaul for iOS 27, including a redesigned Siri experience powered and standalone Siri app.
Build Your Own Tech: Learn Programming with CodeCrafters
Master programming by recreating your favorite technologies from scratch.
Stord Raises $250M to Challenge Amazon's Fulfillment
Stord offers a network of physical warehouses and inventory management software for e-commerce. It bills itself as a sort of anti-Amazon, giving brands "the speed to compete" while still owning their customer relationships.
7-Eleven Data Breach Exposes 185,000 Customers' Data
The data breach included names, dates of birth, postal addresses, and Social Security numbers, according to a state government listing.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird Tickets: Save $410 by May 29
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Spotify Adds Audio Magazine Articles from Top Publications
The streaming service said that, starting today, there will be over 650 long-form magazine articles (available in English only) from publications like Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Vogue, Variety, Billboard, Vibe, GQ, Wired, Vanity Fair, and Pitchfork.
Universal Music Group, TikTok Renew AI Music Agreement
For years, UMG has pushed platforms, streaming services, and AI companies to implement stricter content moderation policies.
Ferrari's First EV: Luce for China, Not Global
The Ferrari Luce seems to be more aimed at regulatory compliance and China, putting a lot of pressure on the Jony Ive-designed EV.
Iranian Hackers Blamed for L.A. Transit System Breach
An Israeli cybersecurity firm said Iran’s government is behind Ababil of Minab, a fake hacktivist persona that has claimed a series of data breaches after the start of the war in Iran.
Unsolved Mystery: Ghost Hackers and NSA Cybersecurity Threat
A shadowy group that stole and dumped the NSA’s most powerful hacking tools still has implications for how companies think about digital risk today.
Dutch Government Blocks US Cloud Acquisition Over Public Interest Conc
The move to block the acquisition of the cloud company that hosts the Dutch digital ID service comes as Europe continues to reduce its reliance on U.S. technology.
Human Archive: India's Gig Workers Train Global Robots
Human Archive, a startup founded by UC Berkeley and Stanford researchers, is paying gig workers in India to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices to collect the real-world physical training data that AI and robotics labs are racing to acquire.
OpenRouter Valuation Soars to $1.3B with $113M Series B Funding
OpenRouter has raised a $113 million Series B led by CapitalG. Its 5x growth in usage over six months indicates the multi-AI-model future is here.
SpaceX Starship Reusability: Realistic Vision or Disappointment?
SpaceX's recent IPO and Starship rocket test flight delivered two big data points that offer a realistic vision for the coming years — and one that may disappoint both the company's boosters and its critics.
SpaceX's Starlink Secures American Airlines Deal
American Airlines said Tuesday it plans to install Starlink on more than 500 Airbus aircraft, the latest carrier win for IPO-bound SpaceX.
DuckDuckGo Installs Surge 30% Amid Google AI Search Backlash
Google overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users seek a way out.
Trump Administration Approves Volvo's Connected Car Sales
Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its U.S. factory.
Trump Admin Seeks Plutonium Use in Nuclear Startups
The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.
Startup Battlefield 2026 AI Applications Due Tomorrow
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
UK Visa Portal Leaks Applicants' Data
The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys.
WeRoad Secures $58M for US Expansion, Led by Airbnb
WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to roughly $100 million and will finance WeRoad’s push into the U.S., beginning with Austin. The new investment reflects a […]
Auto-Accept AI Tool Gains Traction Among BigTech Developers
Auto Accept AI Tool Gains Traction Among BigTech Developers The AI landscape is continually evolving, and the latest innovation compelling BigTech developers is…
6 AI Kitchen Gadgets for Simpler Adulting
From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough, here are 6 gadgets that may make you feel like you’ve won adulthood.
Elon Musk's xAI Pivots to Natural Gas, Ditches Solar Power
Elon Muks's xAI has gone all in on natural gas, while SpaceX is obsessed with orbital data centers. What happened to the "solar-electric economy" he promised?
Deep Fission's IPO: Nuclear Startup's Public Bid Raises Questions
Deep Fission is seeking an IPO that could raise $157 million, though investors may have trouble buying the nuclear startup's story.
Ferrari Enhances Fan Experience with IBM AI
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP take TechCrunch inside how they are redefining the fan experience.
Apple, Meta, and Google's Spyware Protection Modes Explained
Apple, Meta, and Google offer special security modes that provide your devices more secure against targeted spyware attacks. Here are how those modes work, what they do, and how to switch them on.
SolarSquare Aims to Raise $60M in India's Hot Solar Market
SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
Dreamie Alarm Clock: Wake Up to Podcasts, Not Phones
What sets Dreamie apart from all of the other fancy alarm clocks is laughably simple: It can play podcasts.
Xreal CEO: Smart Glasses Industry Reaches Turning Point
Chi Xu, the founder and CEO of XREAL, thinks the smart glasses business has finally reached a turning point.
Save Big on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 AI Passes
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Navigating AI Security: Google's Real-Time Approach
We're in the transition period -- all of us.
Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close May 27: Apply Now
The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is May 27. This is your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000. Apply now.
How Lucra Sports Raised $20M in Esports Despite VC AI Focus
Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.
Pope Leo XIV's AI Encyclical: Beyond the Buzz
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical uses AI as a lens to diagnose older problems: concentrated power, eroding democracy, and a tech elite that shapes the world to its own advantage.
ClickUp's Mass Layoff: AI Agents to Replace Employees
The nine-year-old startup is replacing hundreds of employees with thousands of AI agents.
Robotaxis: TechCrunch Mobility's Reality Check
Robotaxis: TechCrunch Mobility's Reality Check Overview The integration of robotaxis, or autonomous taxi services, is rapidly evolving. As this technology inche…
Amazon's Bee Wearable: Convenience Meets Privacy Concerns
Like other AI wearables, Amazon's Bee offers an odd combination of convenience and privacy anxiety.
HMD Partners with Indian AI Chatbot for New Smartphone Launch
The partnership is a potential testing ground for both companies to gauge the appetite for an India-focused chatbot.
Huxe AI Audio App Shuts Down by End of Month
Huxe said that it has pulled its app from App Store and Play Store, and that it will stop working later this month.
Oura Smart Ring Maker Files for IPO
The Finnish company said in September that it has sold 5.5 million smart rings to date.
Meta Launches New Reddit-Like App: Forum
The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about."
SpaceX's S-1 Filing: Mars Colony and $28T Market
The SpaceX S-1 is finally here, and the story it tells goes way further than rockets. The filing runs to 36 pages of risk factors alone, and the numbers inside match the ambition: a $28 trillion total addressable market, a pay package tied to establishing a Mars colony, and a valuation target that would make it the largest IPO in American […]
Trump Mobile Confirms Data Breach, Exposes Customer Info
President Trump’s branded cell phone maker and cell provider said the exposure was linked to a third-party platform and was evaluating whether it needs to notify customers.
Google's AI Glasses: Hands-On with Android XR Prototype
Google demoed prototype Android XR glasses that overlay Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and other information directly into your field of view.
Google Search AI Update Breaks Search for 'Disregard
After Google Search's AI update, the word "disregard" now effectively breaks the search interface.