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Antonio Gracias says hes longing for proentropic startups those that are built to survive chaos

Antonio Gracias talks at the Upfront Summit in LA about the future of technology.

Shopify is preparing for AI shopping agents to change everything, exec says

Shopify is preparing for an ecommerce transformation via AI shopping agents, says president Harley Finklestein.

How to watch Jensen Huangs Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote and what to expect

GTC is Nvidia's flagship annual event, where the chipmaker typically announces new products, partnerships, and its vision for the future of computing. Huang's keynote will focus on Nvidia's role in the future of computing and AI.

Apple quietly launches AirPods Max 2

The successor to its premium headphones cost $549 and are launching with enhanced active noise cancellation, the H2 chip, live translation, better sound quality, and more.

Walmart-backed PhonePe shelves IPO as global tensions rattle markets

PhonePe has paused its planned IPO, delaying a major liquidity event for investors including Tiger Global and Microsoft.

The billionaires made a promise now some want out

In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign they called the Giving Pledge: a public commitment, open to the worlds wealthiest people, to give away more than half their fortune during their lifetime or upon their death. The moment seemed to call for it. Tech was minting billionaires faster than any []

ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator

The company is reportedly delaying the launch as its engineers and lawyers work to avert further legal issues.

Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as Indias edtech sector consolidates

The deal comes after Unacademys valuation plunged from $3.5B to under $500M, as Indias once-booming edtech sector struggles.

TechCrunch Mobility: Travis Kalanicks return proves it really is 2016 again

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Wiz investor unpacks Googles $32B acquisition

Shardul Shah of Index Ventures walks us through Google's biggest acquisition ever.

Honda is killing its EVs and any chance of competing in the future

Honda's decision to kill its three EVs for the U.S. market will reverberate far beyond North America.

Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company

These layoffs could help Facebook's parent company offset its aggressive spending on AI infrastructure, as well as AI-related acquisitions and hiring.

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others

Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks

AI chatbots have been linked to suicides for years. Now one lawyer says they are showing up in mass casualty cases too, and the technology is moving faster than the safeguards.

Digg lays off staff and shuts down app as company retools

Digg laid off a significant number of staff and shut down its app, but says it's not giving up on the startup.

Nyne, founded by a father-son duo, gives AI agents the human context theyre missing

The data infrastructure startup raised $5.3 million in seed funding led by Wischoff Ventures and South Park Commons.

Facebook makes it easier for creators to report impersonators

Facebook is making it easier for creators to report impersonators while tightening rules around reposts and other unoriginal content.

Steven Spielberg says hes never used AI in any of his films

At SXSW, Steven Spielberg said AI has uses in many fields, but not when it comes to replacing creative people in film and TV writing.

The biggest AI stories of the year (so far)

The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations.

Travis Kalanick launches a new company called Atoms focused on robotics

Kalanick's existing ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens will be rolled into Atoms, which also wants to get into mining and transport.

Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming

Peacock is betting on new AI-powered video experiences, vertical clips, and mobile games to help its growth.

Before quantum computing arrives, this startup wants enterprises already running on it

After selling his AI startup to AMD for $665 million, Peter Sarlin is back with QuTwo, a new venture building the infrastructure it believes enterprises will need when quantum computing finally arrives.

Truecaller now lets you hang up on scammers on behalf of your family

Caller identity platform Truecaller recently launched a new feature that lets one person become an admin of a family group, get alerts about fraud calls received by other members, and even end a call on their behalf if they suspect a family member might get scammed. The company, which has over 450 million users, first []