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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.
Dessn Secures $6M for AI-Powered Design Tool
A new startup called Dessn has raised $6M to build AI-powered design tools that work directly with production codebases.
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.
Waymo Issues Recall for Robotaxis to Address Flooding
Waymo has issued a software recall that makes its robotaxis more cautious around flooded areas. A "final remedy" is in the works.
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 Unveils AI-Native Googlebooks Laptops
The company says Googlebooks, which are launching this fall, are the first laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence to offer personal and proactive help.
Google's Pause Point: Android's New Anti-Doomscrolling Tool
Google’s new Android feature, Pause Point, forces you to wait before opening distracting apps in an effort to curb addictive scrolling habits.
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.
Google and SpaceX Plan Orbiting AI Data Centers
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build data centers in orbit, pitching space as the future home for AI compute, even as costs today remain far higher than on the ground.
Samsara Uses AI to Detect and Fix Potholes Efficiently
Fleet management company Samsara has developed an AI model to detect different kinds of potholes and gauge how fast they're deteriorating.
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.
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.
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.