TechCrunch is partnering with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Asia’s largest global innovation conference, happening April 27–29 at Tokyo Big Sight. Our Startup Battlefield program manager, Isabelle Johannessen, will be a judge for the flagship SusHi Tech Challenge pitch competition. The…
A new lawsuit reveals a disturbing case of AI-enabled stalking. A 53-year-old Silicon Valley entrepreneur became convinced by ChatGPT that he had discovered a cure for sleep apnea and that powerful forces were surveilling him. He then allegedly used the…
YouTube is raising prices for its Premium and Music subscriptions in the U.S. The individual YouTube Premium plan increases from $13.99 to $15.99 monthly, and the family plan rises from $22.99 to $26.99. YouTube Music’s individual plan goes from $10.99…
France is moving its government computers from Microsoft Windows to the open-source Linux operating system. This decision aims to reduce reliance on U.S. technology and regain control over its digital destiny. Minister David Amiel stated the government can no longer…
Meta released its new Muse Spark AI model on Wednesday as part of a major overhaul. The company cannot afford another costly failure like its metaverse investments. This launch has boosted the Meta AI app to number five on the…
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Snap has announced a major new partnership for its AR glasses subsidiary, Specs. The company is teaming up with chipmaker Qualcomm to power the upcoming wearable. Specs will utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR platforms, which are designed for augmented and virtual…
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his office will investigate OpenAI. The probe focuses on alleged harm to minors, potential national security threats, and a possible link to a Florida State University shooting last year. Uthmeier stated ChatGPT may have…
Volkswagen will stop producing the all-electric ID.4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee factory. The company is shifting resources to high-volume vehicles like the upcoming gas-powered Atlas SUV. U.S. customers can buy remaining ID.4 inventory until it runs out, which is expected…
In 2021, cybersecurity startup Anjuna Security was growing fast with 75 employees, hiring aggressively for a booming market. But when 2022 brought a downturn, landing enterprise clients became difficult. Overextended, the company was forced to conduct two rounds of layoffs.…
