TechCrunch 3 days ago Waymo is rebranding its Zeekr robotaxi TechCrunchWaymo is rebranding its Zeekr robotaxi | TechCrunchIt sounds like "Oh hi."
TechCrunch 3 days ago Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases TechCrunchGoogle and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases | TechCrunchThe settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way TechCrunchFord has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way | TechCrunchFord says the new generation of BlueCruise will be 30% cheaper to build than the current technology.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm TechCrunchDiscord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm | TechCrunchBonatsos spent 15 years at GC, and until last year led the firm's seed investing strategy.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Larry Page loosens business ties to CA amid state’s proposed wealth tax, report TechCrunchLarry Page loosens business ties to CA amid state's proposed wealth tax, report | TechCrunchLarry Page is reportedly moving assets out of California over concern the state will vote in a tax on billionaires.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Yes, LinkedIn banned AI agent startup Artisan, but now it’s back TechCrunchYes, LinkedIn banned AI agent startup Artisan, but now it's back | TechCrunchSeveral viral posts noticed that Artisan was banned. But the CEO tells us it wasn't for the reasons many thought.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Roku’s $3 streaming service Howdy will be coming to other platforms, CEO says TechCrunchRoku's $3 streaming service Howdy will be coming to other platforms, CEO says | TechCrunchAt CES 2026, Anthony Wood, Roku's founder, chairman, and CEO, offered a hint about the future of the company's newest streaming channel, ...
TechCrunch 3 days ago OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health, says 230 million users ask about health each week TechCrunchOpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health, says 230 million users ask about health each week | TechCrunchThe feature, which is expected to roll out in the coming weeks, will offer a dedicated space for conversations with ChatGPT about health.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Lux Capital lands $1.5 billion for its largest fund ever TechCrunchLux Capital lands $1.5B for its largest fund ever | TechCrunchThe 25-year-old firm is an early investor in Anduril, Applied Intuition, and Runway AI.
TechCrunch 3 days ago AMC previews its new show, ‘The Audacity,’ focused on Silicon Valley TechCrunchAMC previews its new show, 'The Audacity,' focused on Silicon Valley | TechCrunchAs one of the show's actors, Billy Magnussen, noted, "Silicon Valley is one of those times in our modern era which is defining humanity. And w...
TechCrunch 3 days ago Discord’s IPO could happen in March TechCrunchDiscord's IPO could happen in March | TechCrunchDiscord reportedly filed confidential IPO paperwork and has pinned its hopes on a debut in March.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Shopify competitor Swap raises $100M six months after raising $40M TechCrunchShopify competitor Swap raises $100M six months after raising $40M | TechCrunchVC firms DST Global and Iconiq are piling into e-commerce startup Swap Commerce, which is going up against Shopify.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Where VCs think AI startups can win, even with OpenAI in the game TechCrunchWhere VCs think AI startups can win, even with OpenAI in the game | TechCrunchVanessa Larco, partner at Premise and former partner at NEA, thinks 2026 will finally be the year of consumer AI. Larco, who’s been investin...
TechCrunch 3 days ago Anthropic reportedly raising $10B at $350B valuation TechCrunchAnthropic reportedly raising $10B at $350B valuation | TechCrunchAnthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation, marking its third mega-round in a year.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Skylight debuts Calendar 2 to keep your family organized TechCrunchSkylight debuts Calendar 2 to keep your family organized | TechCrunchSkylight, known for its digital picture frame, has a new digital product that puts software and AI at the center.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Google Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes TechCrunchGoogle Classroom's new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes | TechCrunchGoogle Classroom now offers a Gemini-powered tool that generates podcast-style audio lessons for teachers to deepen engagement with students.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Caterpillar taps Nvidia to bring AI to its construction equipment TechCrunchCaterpillar taps Nvidia to bring AI to its construction equipment | TechCrunchCaterpillar is piloting Cat AI Assistant, a system of AI agents in one of its excavators built on Nvidia's physical AI platform.
TechCrunch 3 days ago How Quilt solved the heat pump’s biggest challenge TechCrunchHow Quilt solved the heat pump's biggest challenge | TechCrunchQuilt's heat pumps are built containing a suite of sensors, which have delivered mountains of data that allow its engineers to wring added per...
TechCrunch 3 days ago WhatsApp rolls out new group chat features, including member tags TechCrunchWhatsApp rolls out new group chat features, including member tags | TechCrunchYou can choose a tag that gives others in the group chat more context about who you are.
TechCrunch 3 days ago Spotify now lets you share what you’re streaming in real time with friends TechCrunchSpotify now lets you share what you're streaming in real time with friends | TechCrunchYou can tap a friend’s listening activity to play the track, save it, open the menu, or react with an emoji.