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2026-07-29 13:00:00 UTC

DoorDash is building its own drone delivery business
DoorDash has received FAA approval to operate a commercial drone delivery service in the United States.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/29/doordash-is-building-its-own-drone-delivery-business/

2026-07-29 13:00:00 UTC

Spotify adds a running mode to its app
Running Mode will be available to Premium users on iOS in select countries
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/29/spotify-adds-a-running-mode-to-its-app/

2026-07-29 12:00:00 UTC

Fast Metals is treating waste with more waste to extract critical minerals
Aluminum production has saddled the world with billions of tons of caustic waste. One startup has a plan to clean it up and turn a profit.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/29/fast-metals-is-treating-waste-with-more-waste-to-extract-critical-minerals/

2026-07-29 11:00:00 UTC

As AI content floods the internet, Pangram raises $9M to detect it
Pangram has raised $9 million to scale its AI detection software. The startup has also released a new AI text detection model, Pangram 4, and an AI image detection model in research preview.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/29/as-ai-content-floods-the-internet-pangram-raises-9m-to-detect-it/

2026-07-28 21:29:34 UTC

Bot-detection startup Spur nabs $200M from Insight
Spur Intelligence has raised a $200 million round from Insight Partners for its tech that can identify legit human traffic from bots.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/bot-detection-startup-spur-nabs-200m-from-insight/

2026-07-28 20:45:12 UTC

MCP startup Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its product idea
Runlayer is suing Rippling after Rippling evaluated the startup's MCP gateway product and then opted to build one itself.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/mcp-startup-runlayer-accuses-rippling-of-stealing-its-product-idea/

2026-07-28 19:07:31 UTC

The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope is tumbling out of control
Katalyst's LINK spacecraft is tumbling out of control after suffering key component failures.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/the-robot-nasa-hired-to-lift-a-orbital-telescope-is-tumbling-out-of-control/

2026-07-28 19:06:33 UTC

Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures
Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-California ) has proposed bill would direct federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators — action that follows a series of incidents in which robotaxis blocked fire trucks and impeded emergency responders.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/waymo-robotaxi-operators-face-fresh-scrutiny-over-emergency-response-failures/

2026-07-28 17:33:51 UTC

Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors
The investment comes after speculation that Saudi Arabia may take Lucid Motors private -- which the EV maker has denied.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/saudi-prince-buys-5-stake-in-lucid-motors/

2026-07-28 15:42:26 UTC

Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
The largest grid operator in the U.S. says it will cut power to large data centers to prevent blackouts starting next year.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/data-centers-may-face-temporary-power-cuts-to-prevent-blackouts-on-largest-us-grid/

2026-07-28 14:53:22 UTC

WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app
Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support the calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/whatsapp-now-lets-you-make-calls-using-its-web-app/

2026-07-28 13:50:27 UTC

Apple launches ‘Upgrade’ device leasing program in partnership with Klarna
Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 for Apple Watch, $24.99 for Mac, and $11.99 for iPad.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/apple-launches-upgrade-device-leasing-program-in-partnership-with-klarna/

2026-07-28 13:00:00 UTC

Granola launches an Apple Watch app
Granola debutes an Apple Watch app for in-person notetaking
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/granola-launches-an-apple-watch-app/

2026-07-28 08:00:00 UTC

Lyft and Baidu enter London’s robotaxi battleground as testing begins
Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will be available on Freenow, the mobility network that Lyft acquired in 2025.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/lyft-and-baidu-enter-londons-robotaxi-battleground-as-testing-begins/

2026-07-28 04:30:00 UTC

Cursor makes its biggest India push yet ahead of SpaceX acquisition with localized pricing
Cursor says India is now its third-largest market globally and plans to expand local hiring and enterprise sales.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/cursor-makes-its-biggest-india-push-yet-ahead-of-spacex-acquisition-with-localized-pricing/

2026-07-27 21:17:11 UTC

Satya Nadella says companies that trust one AI for everything may not survive
Businesses that rely wholly on the major AI labs ultimately won't survive, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/satya-nadella-says-companies-that-trust-one-ai-for-everything-may-not-survive/

2026-07-27 20:40:12 UTC

Thea Energy lands $20M federal grant to build its magnets for fusion reactors
Fusion power startup Thea Energy snagged a $20 million award from ARPA-E to scale production of its high-temperature superconducting magnets.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/thea-energy-lands-20m-federal-grant-to-build-its-magnets-for-fusion-reactors/

2026-07-27 18:32:11 UTC

Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system
Microsoft bolstered its AI cybersecurity offerings this week with the launch of its first AI security model and a new security platform.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/microsoft-launches-its-first-cyber-model-and-a-new-agentic-cybersecurity-system/

2026-07-27 18:28:15 UTC

Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M
Apple is facing a lawsuit from three users who say they collectively lost more than $1.8 million after downloading a fraudulent crypto wallet from the App Store, challenging the company’s longstanding claims that its app review process keeps users safe from scams.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/apple-sued-after-alleged-app-store-crypto-scam-cost-users-1-8m/

2026-07-27 18:08:29 UTC

Amazon’s new satellite network for mobile phones could turn up the heat on SpaceX
Amazon is expanding its plans for providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/amazons-new-satellite-network-for-mobile-phones-could-turn-up-the-heat-on-spacex/

2026-07-27 16:45:24 UTC

Threads users can now chat with Meta AI in their DMs
Meta on Monday said it is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot within Threads' DMs, giving users a way to chat with the AI assistant.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/threads-users-can-now-chat-with-meta-ai-in-their-dms/

2026-07-27 15:30:00 UTC

Power up your AI infrastructure! A first look at the Smart Systems Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the Smart Systems Stage will be where energy, infrastructure, and technology collide, covering everything from fusion breakthroughs to the grid strain AI is putting on the entire economy.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/power-up-your-ai-infrastructure-a-first-look-at-the-smart-systems-stage-agenda-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/

2026-07-27 15:25:37 UTC

This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/this-9-key-physically-locks-your-most-addictive-apps/

2026-07-27 13:00:00 UTC

Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time
Starting with Spotify, Snapchat users will be able to link their accounts, choose who can see their listening activity, and see what their friends are listening to in real time.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/snapchat-now-lets-you-share-what-youre-listening-to-in-real-time/

2026-07-27 10:00:00 UTC

Europe got its own TBPN-style live show, and everyone’s angling for a guest spot
On Monday, the network announced a $1.6 million seed round from top players in the media ecosystem, including Powerhouse Capital, Axel Springer SE (which owns Business Insider and Politico), the popular media publication LadBible, and angel investors from OpenAI and DeepMind. With this fresh capital, the network is announcing its largest expansion yet.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/27/europe-got-its-own-tbpn-style-live-show-and-its-already-a-hot-spot-on-a-press-tour/

2026-07-27 00:19:14 UTC

Are brain waves the next unlock for physical AI?
Forget YouTube videos—frontier physical AI models need multiple camera angles, dense annotation, and soon, brain wave readings.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/26/are-brain-waves-the-next-unlock-for-physical-ai/

2026-07-26 21:06:44 UTC

Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat?
As Apple prepares to launch its first smart glasses, the company may also be wrestling with how to address consumer privacy concerns.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/26/can-apple-make-smart-glasses-that-arent-a-constant-privacy-threat/

2026-07-26 19:40:57 UTC

Making sense of the panic over Chinese AI
On the latest episode of Equity, we discussed why Moonshot AI's Kimi seemed to panic Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/26/making-sense-of-the-panic-over-chinese-ai/

2026-07-26 17:03:19 UTC

Inside one London founder house rewriting the founder-house rules
How one founder house is betting work-life balance can beat burnout .
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/26/inside-one-london-founder-house-rewriting-the-founder-house-rules/

2026-07-26 16:33:13 UTC

Hugging Face CEO calls for ‘radical transparency’ after ‘unprecedented’ OpenAI hack
"The first autonomous agent cyberattack is an unprecedented event. It deserves an unprecedented response!"
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/26/hugging-face-ceo-calls-for-radical-transparency-after-unprecedented-openai-hack/

2026-07-26 01:30:00 UTC

Monday.com is the latest tech company to blame AI for layoffs — here are 20 others
A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/the-running-list-major-tech-layoffs-in-2026-where-employers-cited-ai/

2026-07-25 20:24:14 UTC

The hacker who humiliated spyware makers and was never caught
An awe-inspiring hacktivist who hacked two controversial government spyware makers may be the most prolific hacker to have never gotten caught. What do we know about Phineas Fisher?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/the-hacker-who-humiliated-spyware-makers-and-was-never-caught/

2026-07-25 13:05:00 UTC

One fallen power line exposed a growing AI data center problem. Here’s how to fix it.
A close call in Northern Virginia revealed just how poorly data centers respond to grid disruptions. Here's how to fix the problem.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/one-fallen-power-line-exposed-a-growing-ai-data-center-problem-heres-how-to-fix-it/

2026-07-25 00:23:11 UTC

I tried out OpenAI’s new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else
OpenAI's fancy new AI keypad will be a lot of fun for some, while many others are probably not going to touch it.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/i-tried-out-openais-new-ai-keypad-which-will-be-fun-for-coders-and-slightly-mystifying-to-everyone-else/

2026-07-24 23:25:47 UTC

SpaceX launches new V3 Starlink satellites but suffers another booster failure
The company ticked off a few more boxes on the second Starship V3 flight, but appears to have had another issue re-lighting the booster's rocket engines.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/spacex-launches-new-v3-starlink-satellites-but-suffers-another-booster-failure/

2026-07-24 22:25:58 UTC

Prentis, new AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman, Marc Pincus in talks to raise $100M
The neolab is betting that automating routine computer tasks will soon outpace coding as AI's biggest use case.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/prentis-new-ai-lab-co-founded-by-reid-hoffman-marc-pincus-in-talks-to-raise-100m/

2026-07-24 21:15:00 UTC

Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here’s a look at growing number of other countries doing the same
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/social-media-ban-children-countries-list/

2026-07-24 19:56:23 UTC

Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture
The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/volkswagen-engineers-charged-with-insider-trading-tied-to-rivian-joint-venture/

2026-07-24 18:07:32 UTC

Why Cognition bought Poke: AI personality is becoming a competitive advantage
AI coding startup Cognition has acquired Poke, the AI assistant you text like a friend, in a deal valuing the startup in the low nine figures. The acquisition brings Poke’s conversational style and interaction model to Cognition’s coding agent Devin, reflecting a growing belief that how AI assistants interact with users is as important as the models powering them.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/why-cognition-bought-poke-ai-personality-is-becoming-a-competitive-advantage/

2026-07-24 17:53:30 UTC

US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search
A U.S. citizen has asked a court to throw out the government's claim that he gave over a passcode to border authorities that wiped his phone's data, opening up fresh questions about a person's constitutional rights at the U.S. border.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/us-accuses-american-of-allegedly-wiping-his-phone-using-a-duress-password-during-border-search/

2026-07-24 17:00:00 UTC

Anthropic launches Opus 5
Opus 5 will be both cheaper and less restrictive than Fable, likely making it preferable in most use cases
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/anthropic-launches-opus-5/

2026-07-24 16:54:58 UTC

India’s move against Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat sparks legal debate
The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/indias-move-against-jack-dorseys-bitchat-sparks-legal-debate/

2026-07-24 16:11:56 UTC

Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5 million via crypto sale
Sam Altman's side project — which seeks to scan the world's eyeballs and turn them into unique digital identifiers — has raised some fresh cash through a crypto sale.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/sam-altmans-biometric-startup-world-raises-52-5-million-via-crypto-sale/

2026-07-24 15:13:57 UTC

Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool
Users can now ask Attie questions about news, trends, and conversations on Bluesky and other apps on the AT Protocol.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/blueskys-ai-assistant-attie-expands-into-an-open-social-research-tool/

2026-07-24 15:09:55 UTC

Midjourney acquired the astrology app Co-Star
The AI lab Midjourney continues to expand its purview beyond image and video generation.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/midjourney-acquired-the-astrology-app-co-star/

2026-07-24 13:36:42 UTC

OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app
ChatGPT Voice on desktop can work with both ChatGPT Work and Codex to complete tasks and control agents.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/openais-new-voice-mode-makes-it-to-the-chatgpt-desktop-app/

2026-07-23 20:33:02 UTC

AMD takes on Nvidia with its Helios AI rack scale system
AMD is challenging its chipmaker rival with a new rack-scale system that will start shipping to customers later this year.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/amd-takes-on-nvidia-with-its-helios-ai-rack-scale-system/

2026-07-23 20:13:24 UTC

Insurance startup Corgi reportedly raised more money at $4B — its third round in eight weeks
Corgi had announced a B1 round of $106 million at a $2.6 billion valuation at the end of May.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/insurance-startup-corgi-reportedly-raised-more-money-at-4b-its-third-round-in-eight-weeks/

2026-07-23 20:06:21 UTC

Tesla’s door handles may spur new U.S. safety rules
The new rule-making process follows a series of incidents, including fatal ones, in which people have become stuck inside cars.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/teslas-door-handles-may-spur-new-u-s-safety-rules/

2026-07-23 19:41:54 UTC

Meta drops out of a major clean energy pact as its natural gas buildout accelerates
Meta has made significant investments in natural gas over the past year. Now, it's dropping out of an industry renewable energy group.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/meta-drops-out-of-a-major-clean-energy-pact-as-its-natural-gas-buildout-accelerates/

2026-07-23 19:00:00 UTC

Anthropic updates Claude voice mode with more capable models
Claude's new voice model will let you reschedule your meeting or draft an email
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/anthropic-updates-claude-voice-mode-with-more-capable-models/

2026-07-23 18:38:34 UTC

AegisAI, founded by former Google security execs, lands $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing
The Series A was led by Battery Ventures, bringing AegisAI total funding to $49 million.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/aegisai-founded-by-former-google-security-execs-lands-36m-to-stop-ai-driven-spear-phishing/

2026-07-23 17:07:35 UTC

Runway launches AI model router as generative media gets crowded
Runway no longer wants to be just another AI model company. It wants to become the infrastructure layer for generative media. On Thursday, the startup launched Runway Media Router through Runway Dev, its developer platform, released earlier this month, that provides API access to a growing roster of third-party image, video and audio models alongside […]
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/runway-bets-on-ai-model-routing-as-generative-media-gets-crowded/

2026-07-23 16:28:50 UTC

Meta launched a new AI optimism ad set to a song about human extinction
David Bowie's song "Five Years," which Meta used in a supposedly inspiring advertisement, is about humans learning that they have five years left to live before the apocalypse.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/meta-launched-a-new-ai-optimism-ad-set-to-a-song-about-human-extinction/

2026-07-23 16:01:03 UTC

Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video
The tech giant says selfie videos give users more options to sign in if they're ever locked out or don't have access to their usual phone or computer.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/google-will-now-let-you-sign-in-to-your-account-with-a-selfie-video/

2026-07-23 15:00:00 UTC

AI chip startup Etched defies skeptics, hits $10.3B valuation from big-name investors
Etched, founded by three Harvard dropouts, has created new chips and memory components that speed up inference on any AI model -- no GPUs required, it says.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/ai-chip-startup-etched-defies-skeptics-hits-10-3b-valuation-from-big-name-investors/

2026-07-23 14:52:44 UTC

Google closes in on another billion user product with Gemini
Gemini had over 750 million monthly users in February
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/google-closes-in-on-another-billion-user-product-with-gemini/

2026-07-23 14:49:05 UTC

Amazon is bringing games to Prime Video
Amazon is hoping the addition of games can turn Prime Video into a one-stop entertainment destination, borrowing a strategy from Netflix, which has increasingly embraced party games over the past several years.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/amazon-is-bringing-games-to-prime-video/

2026-07-22 23:47:54 UTC

After shocking quarter, IBM insists that AI isn’t killing the mainframe
After IBM's stock crashed last week on warnings of a poor mainframe sales, the CEO explained that AI wrecked corporate hardware budget, temporarily.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/22/after-shocking-quarter-ibm-insists-that-ai-isnt-killing-the-mainframe/

2026-07-08 07:16:00 UTC

AI chip maker SambaNova raises $1B at $11B valuation, 5 months after last mega round
AI chip maker SambaNova has raised at an $11B valuation months after Intel was rumored to be trying to buy it for about $1.6 billion.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/sambanova-draws-1b-at-11b-valuation-in-series-f-first-close/

2026-07-06 17:04:58 UTC

If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out.
PSA: A change to Google's privacy settings let it train its AI on more of your data. Here's how to opt out.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/06/if-you-use-google-youre-training-its-ai-heres-how-to-opt-out/

2026-06-21 15:28:17 UTC

When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?
On the new episode of Equity, we discussed what actually prompted the administration's latest moves against Anthropic, and what this might mean for the AI ecosystem.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/21/when-the-trump-administration-cracks-down-on-anthropic-who-benefits/

2026-04-02 21:26:48 UTC

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked
The U.S. telehealth giant says hackers stole customer support ticket data over the course of several days in February.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/telehealth-giant-hims-hers-says-its-customer-support-system-was-hacked/

2026-04-02 20:06:29 UTC

Artemis II is NASA’s last Moon mission without Silicon Valley
Next time around, the pressure will be on SpaceX and Blue Origin.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/artemis-ii-is-nasas-last-moon-mission-without-silicon-valley/

2026-04-02 19:45:19 UTC

Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II
Gateway Capital, the Milwaukee-based venture firm founded by Dana Guthrie, can now begin investment operations for its $25M Fund II.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/gateway-capital-dana-guthrie-milwaukee-first-close-fund-ii/

2026-04-02 19:21:00 UTC

OpenAI acquires TBPN, the buzzy founder-led business talk show
TBPN, Silicon Valley's cult-favorite tech podcast, will operate independently, even as it's overseen by chief political operative, Chris Lehane.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/openai-acquires-tbpn-the-buzzy-founder-led-business-talk-show/

2026-04-02 19:18:51 UTC

Flipboard’s new ‘social websites’ help publishers and creators tap into the open social web
Flipboard's social websites consolidate profiles and posts from Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, YouTube, podcasts, blogs and RSS feeds into a single, shared destination.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/flipboard-surf-social-websites-help-publishers-and-creators-tap-into-the-open-social-web/

2026-04-02 18:58:45 UTC

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app
ElevenMusic lets users create and remix songs using text prompts
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/elevenlabs-releases-a-new-ai-powered-music-generation-app/

2026-04-02 18:19:39 UTC

NASA astronauts prove that sending an email really is rocket science
NASA Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman faced the most earthly possible conflict while in outer space: his Outlook wasn't working.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/nasa-artemis-microsoft-outlook-astronauts/

2026-04-02 16:48:16 UTC

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models
MAI released models that can transcribe voice into text as well as generate audio and images after the group's formation six months ago.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/microsoft-takes-on-ai-rivals-with-three-new-foundational-models/

2026-04-02 16:29:35 UTC

Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver’s licenses and passports to the open web
An exposed Amazon-hosted server allowed anyone to access reams of customer data without needing a password.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/canadian-money-transfer-app-duc-expose-drivers-licenses-passports-amazon-server/

2026-04-02 16:00:00 UTC

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app
Google is adding a way to customize and instruct avatars for video creation in the Vids app
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/google-now-lets-you-direct-avatars-through-prompts-in-its-vids-app/

2026-04-02 15:39:51 UTC

ICE says it bought Paragon’s spyware to use in drug trafficking cases
The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told lawmakers that the use of Paragon spyware is necessary to counter terrorists’ “thriving exploitation of encrypted communications platforms.”
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/ice-says-it-bought-paragons-spyware-to-use-in-drug-trafficking-cases/

2026-04-02 14:44:21 UTC

United’s mobile app now shows TSA wait times at select airports
The TSA wait times feature is one of many new additions to the United app, including automatic rebooking assistance and real-time time weather radar maps.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/uniteds-mobile-app-now-shows-tsa-wait-times-at-select-airports/

2026-04-02 14:18:42 UTC

Tesla’s cheaper vehicles aren’t helping its declining sales
The company's deliveries in the first quarter were just 6% higher than last year, and Tesla now faces a third straight year of falling sales.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/tesla-deliveries-cheaper-vehicles-model-y-3-sales/

2026-04-02 14:15:27 UTC

Commonwealth Fusion Systems leans on magnets for near-term revenue
Realta Fusion is buying magnets from Commonwealth Fusion Systems, providing a revenue stop gap.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/commonwealth-fusion-systems-leans-on-magnets-for-near-term-revenue/

2026-04-02 13:45:00 UTC

Diverse teams start with diverse VCs
It is the path of least resistance for a growth-stage company to hire from the familiar Silicon Valley pipelines but if a founder wants a diverse team, that value has to be put into practice from the very first hire.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/diverse-teams-start-with-diverse-vcs/

2026-04-02 12:50:00 UTC

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon
One way Beehiiv is convincing creators to switch from rivals like Substack and Patreon is by not taking a cut of revenue.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/02/beehiiv-expands-into-podcasts-taking-aim-at-patreon-substack-newsletters/

2026-04-01 23:37:10 UTC

Cash App launches ‘buy now, pay later’ feature for P2P pay transfers
Block says that the new feature has strong built-in protections to keep users from so-called debt spirals.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/cash-app-launches-buy-now-pay-later-feature-for-p2p-pay-transfers/

2026-04-01 22:12:13 UTC

Anthropic took down thousands of Github repos trying to yank its leaked source code — a move the company says was an accident
Anthropic executives said it was an accident and retracted the bulk of the takedown notices.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/anthropic-took-down-thousands-of-github-repos-trying-to-yank-its-leaked-source-code-a-move-the-company-says-was-an-accident/

2026-04-01 21:23:47 UTC

The reputation of troubled YC startup Delve has gotten even worse
Delve faces new allegations that it violated the open source license of its customer, Sim.ai, by taking the customers's tool and passing it off as its own.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/the-reputation-of-troubled-yc-startup-delve-has-gotten-even-worse/

2026-04-01 21:12:14 UTC

‘System failure’ paralyzes Baidu robotaxis in China
Passengers in Baidu's robotaxis were trapped for up to two hours.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/system-failure-paralyzes-baidu-robotaxis-in-china/

2026-04-01 20:46:17 UTC

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it’s working)
Sonder profiles are completely unstructured, encouraging users to build something that looks like a mood board or a digital collage Think MySpace rather than LinkedIn.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/a-new-dating-app-sonder-has-a-deliberately-annoying-sign-up-process-and-its-working/

2026-04-01 20:25:28 UTC

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1
The record quarterly fundraise was largely fueled four mega-deals into OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Waymo. But it also indicates a generally hot market.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/startup-funding-shatters-all-records-in-q1/

2026-04-01 19:02:18 UTC

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks
The security update protects a raft of older iPhones and iPads from attacks linked to leaked hacking tools called DarkSword.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/apple-releases-security-fix-for-older-iphones-and-ipads-to-protect-against-darksword-attacks/

2026-04-01 18:35:36 UTC

Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota
Meta's upcoming Hyperion AI data center will be powered by 10 new natural gas plants.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/metas-natural-gas-binge-could-power-south-dakota/

2026-04-01 17:11:20 UTC

Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity
Cameo launched a new TikTok integration that allows U.S. creators to offer personalized videos through the app.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/cameo-partners-with-tiktok-to-boost-popularity/

2026-04-01 16:34:10 UTC

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware
The Meta-owned company said it identified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a fake version of WhatsApp that was actually Italian-made spyware.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/whatsapp-notifies-hundreds-of-users-who-installed-a-fake-app-that-was-actually-government-spyware/

2026-04-01 16:00:00 UTC

Cognichip wants AI to design the chips that power AI, and just raised $60M to try
The firm says it can can reduce the cost of chip development by more than 75% and cut the timeline by more than half.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/cognichip-wants-ai-to-design-the-chips-that-power-ai-and-just-raised-60m-to-try/

2026-04-01 15:46:43 UTC

SpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report says
The company has also lined up an unusually large 21 banks to manage the mega IPO, internally codenamed “Project Apex."
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/spacex-files-confidentially-for-ipo-in-mega-listing-potentially-valued-at-1-75-trillion-report-says/

2026-04-01 14:50:32 UTC

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take ‘several weeks’ to recover
The American toymaking giant noted that it was continuing to "implement measures to secure its business operations," suggesting that the hackers may still be in the company's systems.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/hasbro-hacked-may-take-several-weeks-to-recover/

2026-04-01 14:00:00 UTC

Less than a month: StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together
StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together on April 30. Space is limited. Register here for your pass.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/join-the-first-strictlyvc-of-2026-in-sf-with-leaders-from-tdk-ventures-and-replits-co-founder/

2026-04-01 13:40:23 UTC

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs citing improperly welded seat belts
The company struggled with quality issues when Gravity production started last year, and the new recall shows it's not out of the woods yet.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/lucid-motors-recalls-over-4000-gravity-suvs-citing-improperly-welded-seat-belts/

2026-04-01 12:33:24 UTC

Nothing’s AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds
The glasses will reportedly feature cameras, microphones and speakers, and will connect to a smartphone and the cloud to process AI queries.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/01/nothings-ai-devices-plan-reportedly-contains-smart-glasses-and-earbuds/

2026-04-01 01:42:59 UTC

Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open-source LiteLLM project
The AI recruiting startup confirmed a security incident after an extortion hacking crew took credit for stealing data from the company's systems.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/mercor-says-it-was-hit-by-cyberattack-tied-to-compromise-of-open-source-litellm-project/

2026-04-01 01:00:00 UTC

Toyota’s Woven Capital appoints new CIO and COO in push for finding the ‘future of mobility’
Woven Capital is the growth-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, focused on backing founders building in space, cybersecurity, and autonomous driving.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/toyotas-woven-capital-appoints-new-cio-and-coo-in-push-for-finding-the-future-of-mobility/

2026-03-31 23:58:26 UTC

Anthropic is having a month
A human really borks things at Anthropic for the second time this week.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/anthropic-is-having-a-month/

2026-03-31 22:46:25 UTC

Salesforce announces an AI-heavy makeover for Slack, with 30 new features
Slack just got a whole lot more useful.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/salesforce-announces-an-ai-heavy-makeover-for-slack-with-30-new-features/

2026-03-31 21:35:51 UTC

Robotaxi companies refuse to say how often their AVs need remote help
Aurora, May Mobility, Motional, Nuro, Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox all refused to cough up a number during Senator Ed Markey's recent investigation.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/robotaxi-companies-refuse-to-say-how-often-their-avs-need-remote-help/

2026-03-31 21:25:04 UTC

OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise
OpenAI's latest funding round, led by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, values the AI lab at $852 billion as it nears an IPO.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/openai-not-yet-public-raises-3b-from-retail-investors-in-monster-122b-fund-raise/