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Unforgetful, the latest app from longtime indie developer Marco Arment, is designed to make reminders harder to ignore or accidentally dismiss.

Turning off this setting won't affect invisible benchmarks used to identify an AI generated file

Meta released Glimmer this week, an open-weight AImodelanyone can download and run on their own hardware a contrast toMuseSpark, the companys more powerful model that stays locked behind its own APIs. The release landed alongsidea letter from Mark Zuckerbergarguing AI should be for everyone rather than controlled by a handful of labs, but as Equitys []

Apple is asking a federal judge to allow it to charge commissions of up to 15% on purchases made through external links in iOS apps.

The idea that GPUs are poorly suited for agentic workflows may be a misconception, according to French startup Kog.

Natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., which could saddle hyperscalers with massive bills to power their AI data centers.

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspected criminals.

The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.

The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called Audit Assistance mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness.

Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.

Built as a post-training variation on Z.ai's open source model GLM-5.2, Writer says the new system should provide deployment-ready capabilities at a much lower price.

AI is expensive, Ali Ghodsi tells TechCrunch. With so many investors wanting into his latest round, he said yes to more than planned.

IBM plans to train and certify tens of thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal.

Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether todays safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems.

Dali Rajic will take over as OpenAI's top salesperson.

Ford expects to begin prototype builds of the Fathom EV in the first quarter of 2027.

X is expanding the open source code behind its 'For You' feed and launching new transparency tools that show users when its ranking systems have affected their accounts or posts.

The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade.

Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and its Mico character.

Bartesian's cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks.

The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ.

The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.

Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined byCOO Rose Wang fora Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.

Tesla wants to build a massive solar factory in Texas, but first it wants the state to chip in to defray the costs.

Form Energy has landed Google and Crusoe as customers. Now, it has raised $750 million to expand manufacturing to deliver its massive, 100-hour batteries.

This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.

Thenew app launches with Facebook'sAI creator assistantbuilt into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance, audience engagement, and goals.

Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.

This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.

The Road to Battlefield competition is now in its second year, and its purpose is to give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield

From the Pixel 11 series and a brand new competitor to Apples AirTag, here are all the announcements from the Made by Google 2026 event.

Googles new Pixel Tag taps into its Find Hub network to help users track lost keys, bags, and other items.

The new smartwatch, which starts at $399, can track blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance, as well as deliver personalized help and better sleep tracking.

Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.

Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.

Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices.

The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.

The divesture comes comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.

In a new alert, the FBI said cybercriminals are targeting adults and minors in an attempt to steal their personal and intimate pictures in extortion campaigns.

OpenAI is finally bringing a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app to Linux operating systems.

For more than 150 years, the Riemann hypothesis has stood as one of the major unsolved problems in mathematics. Anthropic hasn't solved it but the company's models made more progress than you might expect.

Joby Aviation reached an agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, which will kick off its new defense business.

The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.

Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to detail his journey, and the lessons its bestowed.

FlightAware says that Kalshi used its name and data to offer bets on flight cancellations without the flight tracker's permission.

Fusion power startups are turning to Kyoto Fusioneering to supply components for future power plants. The Japan-based startup just received a grant to build a part of the fuel system.

Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.

The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.

Spotify is introducing AI Persona labels for artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities and will exclude their music from editorial, algorithmic, and personalized recommendations by default.