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Even the king of England has his hesitations about AI
King Charles hosted a private summit Thursday with some of the most prominent names in AI and UK government.
Base Labs launches an open-weight AI safety partnership with Hugging Face and Goodfire
Base Labs, the research group Baseten spun up earlier this year, will develop and publish methods for training and monitoring open models.
Pinterest is testing Restyle, a new AI-powered feature that lets users visualize furniture, decor, lighting, and more in photos of their own rooms potentially helping turn saved inspiration into purchases.
TechCrunch Disrupt is where the tech community comes together to build, debate, and connect. And while the main event takes over Moscone West from October 13-15, the conversation doesnt stop when the Expo Hall closes.
Apple will let EU apps use less alarming tracking consent screens
Apple is changing its App Tracking Transparency prompts in parts of Europe after competition regulators said the system favored Apple over third-party apps, giving developers more flexibility over how they ask users for tracking consent.
Last call: Disrupt volunteer application closes soon
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MDR On UPI Is Here, But Who Foots The Bill?
UPI is one of the cheapest ways for Indian merchants to collect digital payments. Now, the economics of Indias biggest
Huawei plans Q1 2027 launch of new AI chip as it takes on Nvidia
Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip as it pushes to compete with Nvidia and close Chinas AI computing gap with the U.S.
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Rival AI agents, Instinct and Meta
People can use these assistants to make restaurant reservations and cancel subscriptions
Google, Nvidia, and Anthropic want Emerald AI to find space on the grid for more data centers
A new coalition that includes Google, Nvidia, Anthropic, and Emerald AI wants to find 100 GW of grid capacity for new data centers.
Lucid Motors has a potential robotaxi partner for Europe
The company is partnering with mobility platform Bolt -- but no vehicle orders have been placed just yet.
How Bain Capital Ventures plans to deploy its fresh $1.6B fund
BCV's latest fund targets early-stage founders harnessing AGI and building the infrastructure to run it efficiently.
Comp AI sets eyes on a continuously agentic future for security and compliance
Comp AI, a cybersecurity and compliance startup, announced a $34 million Series A round led by Roo Capital and Grand Ventures.
Biomoneta launches Avata Air through Panasonics MirAIe Lifestyle platform
Biomonetas microbial air-decontamination technology has previously been deployed and evaluated in healthcare environments, including intensive care units, operating theatres, IVF facilities and neonatal care facilities
Iceland-based Treble raises $18 million for its voice simulation platform
Treble's voice simulation platform is used by voice AI model developers, AI wearable, and robotics companies
With The Box, RealX takes aim at the big-ticket barrier in real estate
RealX Co-Founder & CEO Manish Kumar on the companys push to make real estate more accessible through fractional ownership and new digital infrastructure.
Clean Label Brands Vs FSSAI, PhonePe Eyes 2027 IPO
The Clean Label Credibility Test Indias clean-label boom is facing its toughest test yet. FSSAIs recent crackdown on health and
Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses
Snap unveiled new features for its smart glasses this week.
Al Gore has a surprisingly calm take on the AI data center backlash
In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions he's more worried about the AI industry's own warnings about where the technology is headed.
US automakers could soon be forced to include AM radio for free
The House of Representatives, in rare bipartisan support, overwhelmingly approved legislation that would require new vehicles to include AM radio.
Noise wants to help everyday people become paid content creators
Marketing platform Noise is on a mission to help anyone with a smart phone make money from their content.
Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?
Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independence, and eventually regulation.
AI labs want in-house auditors
There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.
Hackers publish thousands of drivers
The ShinyHunters gang leaked the files online after saying the Florida state agency did not pay their ransom demand.
Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries, and access smart home activity using natural language.
Hear why Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
At this year's Disrupt, Neuralink's co-founder Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
Telangana Dy CM bats for energy efficiency at CII summit
Hyderabad: Batting for energy efficiency, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday, September 16, said that electricity consumption can be reduced through efficient motors, advanced cooling systems, energy-efficient buildings, improved industrial processes and smart energy management systems. He stated that going in the future,industrial factories should not remain merely consumers, but should also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
May Mobility is going public in a $1.4B SPAC deal
The deal could net the asset-light robotaxi company more than $300 million in funding.
Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia
The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
Lendingkart Finance Cuts Q1 FY27 Loss By 62% To
Fintech startup Lendingkarts NBFC arm Lendingkart Finance has managed to trim its loss by 62% to 32.4 Cr for the
Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed
Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.
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Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 1315.
Reforms improved Indias competitiveness, strengthened resilience: CIIs R Mukundan
Reforms in taxation and digital infrastructure have boosted India's economic competitiveness. GST and the JAM trinity integrated millions into the formal financial system. Government infrastructure investment has significantly lowered logistics costs across the nation. Manufacturing sectors like electronics and pharmaceuticals show substantial growth and increased exports. Future growth depends on private investment and deepening domestic value chains.
SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in US
SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.
Clean tech startup Fluxnium found a way to tap 50,000 years
Fluxnium's fibers can extract uranium directly from seawater, which has enough of the nuclear fuel to power thousands of generations.
The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.
Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with Hindi support
Amazon is letting all customers use Alexa+ assistant in early access period
From local strength to global supply chains: The challenges before Tamil Nadu MSMEs
Despite the benefits of a cluster-based industrial ecosystem, MSMEs in Tamil Nadu continue to face challenges such as limited awareness of government schemes, cumbersome processes, and a higher dependence on exports, which hold them back from realising their full growth potential.
EEPC India calls on BRICS countries to dismantle non-tariff barriers and streamline payment systems. Such actions could greatly enhance India's engineering exports.
The End Of Free UPI, Fibe IPO Gets SEBI Nod
UPI Gets MDR Makeover After a decade of free UPI payments, NPCI will now impose an MDR for select high-value
The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry
National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.
Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup
A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn
From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy super app launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22
Elon Musk's company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.
US military confirms it launched space weapons into Earth
This is the first public acknowledgment that the U.S. military put a space weapon in Earth's orbit.
Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
Meta One bundles expanded access to the companys AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge
Thatch helps employers keep healthcare costs manageable by offering an individual plan marketplace through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement a model that lets companies fund employees' own individual insurance plans instead of enrolling everyone in one company-wide plan.
Odisha to get 3,406 crore semiconductor facility for SiC devices
The proposed facility will expand advanced semiconductor manufacturing capacity while strengthening the States emerging technology-driven industrial ecosystem and exports
Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far
From the massive DOGE data breach and the compromise of critical infrastructure to the hack of federal surveillance systems, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026 so far.
Nitter and XCancel are dead (again) after X
The privacy-friendly services for viewing X posts without an account have gone dark again after X's escalated legal action.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google have been in talks on AI safety for weeks
OpenAI confirms weeks of AI safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as Trump's team dismisses safety concerns and pushes to keep pace with China.
AI Startups To Watch: 5 Startups That Caught Our Eye In September
Indias AI story is moving beyond models, and the next quest is about how AI is being deployed, integrated into
Wonder scores a $425 million partnership with DoorDash as it builds its food empire
Founded by veteran e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, Wonder is slowly building a massive portfolio of restaurants and delivery companies.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of 10 Lakh on ride unicorn Rapido for misleading advertisements,
Rebel Foods Cuts FY26 Loss By 16% To
Foodtech unicorn Rebel Foods managed to cut its net loss for the fiscal year FY26 by 16.3% to 281.8 Cr
Former TikTok execs built an app that uses AI to teach you how to pose for a photo
Essentially a camera app, Superpose analyzes selfies or photos and generates four potential poses using AI.
Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), John Mackey (MBRYONICS), and Boris Sofman (Bedrock Robotics. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
India ends free ride for larger transactions on its ubiquitous digital payments network
India will impose a 0.4% merchant fee on certain payments made through UPI starting October 15.
Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women
Womens health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.
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Spotify finally lets parents exclude kids
Parents can finally get the kids' music out of Spotify Wrapped and other personalized playlists.
Early Anthropic hire, former METR COO have found a way to rein in rogue AI agents
Their startup, Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company (AIUC) has raised $40 million in a Series A round led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from First Harmonic.
New Italian unicorn Exein rides the physical AI wave
Italian startup Exein has raised a $270 million round of funding led by Headline at a $1.7 billion valuation.
Salesforce Koa is built on Nvidia's open-weight Nemotron model and is trained to do sales, marketing and customer-support tasks.
NODWIN Gaming Launches Sports Vertical, Ex-Adidas Executive Gurbaksh Virdi To Lead
IPO-bound NODWIN Gaming has launched NODWIN Sports, a mainstream sports vertical focused on developing sporting properties, mass-participation events, and commercial
ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur: Entrepreneurs highlight new growth opportunities
The ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur, concluded on a strong note, with industry leaders emphasising greater collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and institutions to unlock the regions growth potential.
Ports giant DP World redraws Hormuz logistics with truck bet
DP World also set up hybrid sea-and-road services for shipments from Asia and the US, also via Turkey.
Indias semiconductor push will need a new approach to water management: CN Water
Indias semiconductor push is creating a new demand for smarter, more reliable water infrastructure. CN Waters Shoeb Kurawadwala on localisation, water recovery, digitalisation and the challenge of managing the entire water cycle for fabs
Apple expands iCloud+ in India with Apple TV and Apple Arcade, plans start at 75 per month
Apple is expanding iCloud+ in India by bundling Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra cost, with plans starting at 75 per month for 50GB storage. Subscribers will also get Apple Music Select and can share the plan with up to five family members. Apple is discontinuing standalone Apple TV and Apple Arcade subscriptions for new users in India, while Apple One will also stop accepting new subscribers.
Jensen Huang took a call from Trump, and showed off something else, too
When Jensen Huang took a live call from Trump, some of us were more focused the phone he used to take it.
Can you use an Apple Pencil with an iPhone?
If you have the right Apple Pencil and iPhone, you can use them together. But it won't be cheap, and there are some limitations to know.
Apple Asks Supreme Court to Throw Out App Store Contempt Ruling
Apple today filed its opening merits brief with the Supreme Court as it prepares to fight the contempt ruling that forced it to change its App Store rules. Apple is asking the Supreme Court to reverse or vacate the contempt order, which would return the App Store to its pre2025 rules. The Supreme Court filing is part of Apple's ongoing legal battle with Epic Games , which has gotten more and more complicated since it kicked off in 2020. Apple largely won the original ruling because it wasn't found to have violated antitrust law, but Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, the judge overseeing the case, ordered Apple to relax its anti-steering rules and let developers link to alternative purchase options in apps. Apple complied, but charged a 12 to 27 percent fee on link-outs, and few developers adopted the system. Epic went back to Gonzalez Rogers and said Apple violated her injunction, and she agreed. In April 2025, she found Apple in contempt of court and barred the company from collecting any fees on purchases made through links in the U.S. App Store. Apple changed its App Store rules to comply with the new ruling but appealed. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the contempt finding, and Apple appealed to the Supreme Court. Today's brief repeats Apple's main argument and asks the Supreme Court to decide whether a court can hold a party in civil contempt for violating the spirit of an injunction when the injunction does not address the conduct the contempt ruling is based on. The first injunction from Gonzalez Rogers had no mention of the fees Apple was or wasn't allowed to charge, but both the original contempt ruling and the court of appeals agreed Apple had violated the spirit of the injunction when it charged fees that were too high. Citing cases dating back to 1885, Apple argues the Ninth Circuit broke with precedent when it said Apple could be held in contempt for violating the spirit of an injunction. Apple says it cannot be held in contempt because there was no clear and unambiguous violation of the injunction's wording. Apple repeatedly points out the original injunction was just 75 words long. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the case in 2027. Epic Games will submit its response brief in November, and then Apple will be able to submit a reply brief. While Apple waits for the Supreme Court, it will be going back to district court for fee calculations that would be implemented if the higher court does not toss out the contempt ruling and resulting anti-steering order. Apple was ordered back to district court because the appeals court found the district court's total ban on commissions went too far, and sent it back to set a reasonable fee. Apple attempted to delay the proceedings but was unsuccessful. Tags: App Store , Epic Games , Epic Games vs. Apple , Apple Lawsuits This article, Apple Asks Supreme Court to Throw Out App Store Contempt Ruling first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump
Though Elon Musk and Sam Altman have supported Dario Amodei's calls to slow the pace of AI development, Jensen Huang seems to feel differently.
Los Angeles home used by Apple, Google and Walmart for filming, listed for $3.245 million
New Apple TV, HomePod Mini, and More on Track to Launch This Year
The rumor that never ends: Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today reiterated that new Apple TV and HomePod mini models with Siri AI support remain on track to launch this year. Other new products he expects this year: an all-new Apple home hub, an updated entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip, an iMac with an M6 chip, and an iPad mini with an OLED display. Apple often announces new products in October, so hopefully we can soon finally stop talking about the next Apple TV and HomePod mini, which have seemingly been coming soon for several years. Related Roundups: Apple TV , HomePod mini Tag: Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) , HomePod Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater , HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology This article, New Apple TV, HomePod Mini, and More on Track to Launch This Year first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says
Glass Imaging was founded by a pair of former Apple engineers who previously led the team that developed Apple's Portrait Mode.
The latest iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.
ET Business Growth Summit 2026 | Building Global Champions from Indias Industrial Heartland
ET Business Growth Summit, Ahmedabad : Powering the Next Wave of MSME Growth
Improved Apple Demand Brings Relief to Kashmir Growers After Tough 2025 Season
SRINAGAR: Better demand for Kashmir apples in major markets across the country has brought smiles back to the faces of fruit growers, with quality produce fetching significantly better returns than last year and raising hopes of recovering at least part of the losses suffered during the previous season. Apple harvesting has picked up in low-lying []
xAI dismisses its Apple claims, with no terms disclosed and the OpenAI case still live
xAI and X Corp asked a Texas judge to dismiss their antitrust claims against Apple over the integration of ChatGPT into the iPhone, while keeping their monopolisation claims against OpenAI. The Digital Markets Act lists virtual assistants as a core platform service, no assistant has ever been designated, and the Commissions April review declined to [] This story continues at The Next Web
Waymo opens robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Las Vegas will be Waymo's 15th commercial robotaxi market.
Automattics board is out, days after its members voted to put chief executive Matt Mullenweg on leave, sources tell TechCrunch.
Apple Delays Two Key iOS 27 Features To Later Update
Apple has officially confirmed the release of iOS 27 for the public, but two prominent features previously previewed in developer betas have been removed from the initial launch build. Both tools will instead arrive in a future software update . This postponement applies across Apples broader ecosystem, extending equally to iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 . The first delayed functionality involves context-aware suggestions in Messages . Designed to streamline daily organization, the system analyzes text conversations to let users seamlessly generate entries in Reminders , Notes , or Calendar with a single tap. By interpreting situational cues from chats, the assistant was intended to reduce manual data entry across native productivity applications. The second delayed tool is automatic password changes within the dedicated Passwords app . First showcased during the softwares initial reveal, this security feature alerts individuals to weak or compromised credentials and resolves vulnerabilities autonomously. Powered by Apple Intelligence and integrated directly with Safari , the system is engineered to navigate supported websites and update account credentials without requiring step-by-step user input. Beta testers had already noticed the capability vanished in iOS 27 beta 5 , a change now formalized on Apples official product webpages. Apple has not provided an exact deployment window for either capability beyond stating that they will launch in subsequent iterations of the operating systems. Typically, features pulled late in beta cycles reappear in minor dot updates, such as an upcoming iOS 27.1 or iOS 27.2 release, once performance and reliability criteria are met. Despite these omissions, the debut of iOS 27 delivers the core operating system enhancements previewed earlier in the year. The platform broadens the integration of on-device intelligence , refines system navigation, and updates core services across compatible hardware. Users waiting specifically for automated security workflows and conversational context actions will need to await future patches as development continues. Apple Delays Two Key iOS 27 Features To Later Update , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?
If you're building an AI company, the question isn't whether foundation models will continue to evolve. It's whether your company will continue creating value as they do. Don't miss this interactive session on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push for agentic work
Fathom said that it has over 400,000 monthly active users.
Lawyers in 4 states say the new Apple Watch may break eavesdropping law
Apple announced Siri Recap and Live Rewind for its new watches on 9 September. The first summarises the conversations a wearer has during the day. The second puts the last 15 seconds of speech on screen as text. Lawyers in four US states now say the features may test state eavesdropping law. Those laws require [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google Picks Four Indian Startups As Part Of AI For The Planet Accelerator
Tech giant Google has picked four Indian startups as part of its debut AI focused accelerator Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI
