AI Startups
Asian AI startups launch models to rival Anthropic's Mythos amid export ban
Chinese and Japanese AI startups unveil new models to compete with Anthropic's Mythos as US export ban continues.
TechCrunch
Jun 27, 2026·1 min read
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AI Startups
FTC Clears Musk's Acquisition of SpaceX Alumni Startup Mesh
Elon Musk's acquisition of Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup founded by former SpaceX engineers, gets FTC approval.
TechCrunch
Jun 27, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Corgi, the buzzy Y Combinator-backed insurance tech startup, says it didn’t steal an open source product
Y Combinator-backed insurance tech startup Corgi became embroiled in yet another controversy earlier this week when Papermark, maker of open source data room software, accused Corgi of stealing its software and passing…
TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after US government request
OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 release to a small group of trusted partners at US government behest.
TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
OpenAI Taps Uber India Chief to Lead Indian Operations
OpenAI appoints former Uber India president Prabhjeet Singh as its first managing director for India.
TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Tech Giants Break Free from Nvidia's AI Chip Grip
Nvidia's AI chip dominance faces challenges as OpenAI, Google, Apple, and SpaceX build custom chips.
TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal Full Self-Driving crash
Tesla settles lawsuit connected to 2023 fatal crash involving vehicle using Full Self-Driving system.
TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
TikTok's evolution into a super app
TikTok is expanding beyond social media, adding features like shopping, hotel booking, and fintech services.
TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
It’s not about Anthropic vs. OpenAI anymore
The U.S.
TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Xprize founder advocates for global surveillance
Peter Diamandis says humans behave better under surveillance, promoting a future with total transparency.
TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Startup Aseon Labs tackles robotaxi deadhead miles with automated pods
Aseon Labs raises $10 million to develop parking space-sized pods to inspect, clean, and charge robotaxis, reducing deadhead miles.
TechCrunch
Jun 26, 2026·1 min read
Video AI
YouTube Shorts update lets users double playback speed
YouTube introduces new features for Shorts, including a playback speed setting and a heart emoji.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Patronus AI raises $50M to build digital worlds for stress-testing AI agents
Patronus AI secures $50M to develop digital environments for evaluating AI agents' performance
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Polymarket confirms hackers stole user funds in third-party breach
Hackers stole funds from unspecified number of Polymarket users after third-party breach.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Xbox price increases follow Apple's hardware hikes
Microsoft raises Xbox console prices worldwide, citing rising memory and storage costs.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
Notion Discontinues Notion Mail as AI Agents Take Over
Notion shuts down Notion Mail on September 22, citing increasing use of AI agents to manage email workflows.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Base Power offers cheaper electricity to PJM grid with massive home battery systems
Energy storage startup Base Power starts selling home battery systems in Illinois, targeting PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. grid operator.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Models
Anthropic's Claude gains traction among paid AI consumers
Anthropic's Claude is increasingly chosen by consumers who pay for AI, according to trend data from Indagari.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
General Intuition bets $2.3B on video games to train AI agents for real world
General Intuition raises $320M at $2.3B valuation to develop AI agents that learn from video games
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
Databricks’ former AI chief thinks he can cut AI’s power bill by 1,000x
The drive to discover the next big thing in AI has funded some pretty ambitious projects — but one company is taking it as a chance to rebuild computing architecture from the ground up.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Klue Hackers Delete Stolen Data, But Second Gang Emerges With Extortion Threats
Klue, a market research provider, says hackers who stole customer data are deleting it, but a second gang is now threatening to leak the data.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Google Finance gets a dedicated app for Android
Google on Thursday launched a dedicated mobile app for Google Finance that houses users’ watchlists and provides real-time market data, live financial news, and Google’s AI-powered “Key Moments” feature, which explains…
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Trump administration proposes removing brake pedal requirement for autonomous vehicles
DOT proposes allowing companies to skip brake pedals in fully autonomous vehicles, a boost for Tesla and others.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Adobe Acquires Topaz Labs, Enhancing AI Capabilities for Creative Cloud
Adobe acquires Topaz Labs, integrating AI models for video and image enhancement into its Creative Cloud suite.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Amazon commits $13B to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India
Amazon to invest $13 billion in India to expand AI and cloud footprint through 2030.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Cellebrite's Russia ties under scrutiny after opposition politician's phone hacked
Cellebrite claimed to have cut ties with Russia, but its tech was used to hack a Russian opposition politician's phone.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Europe Pushes Back on US Chip War with China
Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma meets with US officials to oppose the MATCH Act, a bill that would restrict Chinese chipmakers' access to Western semiconductor equipment.
TechCrunch
Jun 25, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Former Infosys CEO Launches AI-Powered IT Services Startup
Vishal Sikka's new startup, Hang Ten Systems, aims to challenge traditional IT services firms with AI-driven development and automation.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Cerebras Stock Plummets Despite Strong Earnings Report
Cerebras Systems' stock drops 20% despite better-than-expected Q1 earnings due to a narrower gross margin forecast.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
AI wasn't supposed to kill engineering jobs, but data suggests they're thriving
New data contradicts the notion that AI is replacing engineering jobs, instead showing they're resilient and in high demand.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
Top AI Researchers Leave Google for Rivals
AI researchers Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel leave Google for Anthropic, continuing a trend of top talent departing for rival companies.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Website calls out companies that don't offer passkeys to users
A new website names and shames companies that don't offer passkeys, considered the gold standard for securing accounts against hackers.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Companies Crack Down on AI Token Spending
Accenture and others limit AI usage to curb excessive spending on small tasks.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Slate's cheap EV truck ditches optional battery pack, upgrades standard range
Slate's stripped-down EV pickup truck loses optional 240-mile pack, gains 205-mile standard pack.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Facebook Introduces AI Companion App for Creators
Facebook revamps Creator Studio as standalone AI app to help creators grow audiences on the social network.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Deezer launches Remix Lab feature with artist consent
Deezer introduces Remix Lab, allowing fans to remix songs with artist consent and generating revenue for artists.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Agility Robotics to go public via $2.5B SPAC deal
Agility Robotics plans to go public through a $2.5B SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
NTSB Investigates Fatal Texas Tesla Crash
The NTSB probes a fatal Tesla crash in Texas, where a driver slammed into a home, killing a resident.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Figma Update Adds Code Layers, Animation Support, and AI Features
Figma's latest update introduces code layers, animation support, and AI-powered features to enhance design and development collaboration.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Zoox Upgrades Robotaxi for Commercial Service
Zoox revamps its custom-built robotaxi based on rider feedback ahead of commercial launch.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Samsara Introduces Tracking Label to Combat Cargo Theft
Samsara launches a business-card sized tracking label to provide real-time location tracking for shipments
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Models
OpenAI Unveils Custom Chip Built with Broadcom
OpenAI reveals its first custom-built inference processor, Jalapeño, designed with Broadcom to enhance AI model performance.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
Productivity
Brick gadget helps users cut screen time by adding physical friction
The $59 Brick gadget uses NFC to limit phone use, helping users cut screen time and improve sleep habits.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Slate Auto's Electric Truck Starts at $24,950, Targets Budget-Conscious Buyers
Slate Auto reveals $24,950 starting price for its electric truck, with a range of 205 miles, as it targets the budget-friendly end of the EV market.
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Walmart-backed Flipkart expands quick-commerce push as Amazon ramps up in India
As quick commerce becomes India’s next e-commerce battleground , Walmart-backed Flipkart said Wednesday that its Minutes service has built a network of 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers — small, strategically located ware…
TechCrunch
Jun 24, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
MoEngage Acquires Aampe to Bet on AI Agents for Personalized Marketing
MoEngage buys San Francisco-based Aampe to integrate AI agents for individual customer decision-making in marketing.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Superhuman Acquires AI Detection Startup GPTZero
GPTZero, a three-year-old AI detection startup, acquired by Superhuman for undisclosed terms.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
AI Funding
Menlo Ventures Raises $3B Fund, Fueled by AI Success
Menlo Ventures announces $3 billion fund, largest in its 50-year history, driven by AI portfolio, especially Anthropic.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Krueger Research Firm Klue Confirms 2022 Credential Led to Customer Data Breaches
Market research company Klue says hackers used 2022 credential to steal data from corporate customers, including cybersecurity companies.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
AI Tools
Anthropic's Claude Tag brings AI teammate to Slack
Anthropic introduces Claude Tag, an AI teammate in Slack that learns company context and provides insights.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
LastPass data breach exposes customer support case records
LastPass notifies customers of data breach at partner Klue, exposing personal info and support case records.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
HaloBraid raises $7M from Seven Seven Six to end the six-hour hair salon appointment
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TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Meta launches affordable smart glasses, Meta Glasses, starting at $299
Meta debuts Meta Glasses, a new line of smart glasses made with EssilorLuxottica, priced from $299.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
Image AI
Ribbie turns real-time baseball stats into arcade-like, pixel-art broadcasts
Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, there’s a lot to love about Ribbie , a vibe-coded website that turns real-time Major League Baseball (MLB) data into 8-bit broadcasts with arcade-style, animated pixel art.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
AI Startups
Fika Jobs raises $4M for AI-powered video hiring platform
Fika Jobs combines AI interview agents with short-form video profiles to streamline hiring process.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
OpenAI Launches 'Patch the Planet' to Help Open-Source Community Fix Bugs
OpenAI teams up with Trail of Bits to help open-source maintainers secure their projects and improve cybersecurity.
TechCrunch
Jun 23, 2026·1 min read
Robotics
Tesla disputes Autopilot narrative after fatal Texas crash
Tesla pushes back on Autopilot concerns after a fatal crash in Texas, citing driver override.
TechCrunch
Jun 22, 2026·1 min read
AI Research
The AI world is getting ‘loopy’
On Friday, Claude Code creator Boris Cherny made an appearance at Meta’s @Scale conference and, surprisingly, the first question from the audience was about loops.
TechCrunch
Jun 22, 2026·1 min read
Big Tech
Microsoft and Chevron plan massive gas-powered data center in West Texas
Microsoft and Chevron to develop 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas for AI and cloud data centers.
TechCrunch
Jun 22, 2026·1 min read
AI Funding
Groq raises $650M after Nvidia's not-acqui-hire deal
Groq secures $650M funding, rehires staff after Nvidia's $20B deal
TechCrunch
Jun 22, 2026·1 min read