OpenAI says it’s turned off app suggestions that look like ads

OpenAI continues to state that there are currently no advertisements, or tests for advertising, active within ChatGPT. However, the company’s chief research officer, Mark Chen, acknowledged that the company “fell short” with recent promotional messages and is working to improve…

The accelerator is on the floor for autonomous vehicles

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. This week brought another round of announcements about robotaxis launching or planning to launch in cities. Waymo began testing its autonomous vehicles with…

Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027

Meta is developing new mixed reality glasses under the codename Phoenix, according to a report from Business Insider. However, the release date for these glasses has been pushed back from the second half of 2026 to the first half of…

Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup?

Sometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough. At least, that seems to be the case with companies like Airtable, Handshake, and Opendoor. They have all announced in recent months that they are “refounding.” These announcements are usually tied to…

How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?

Just one day after Netflix announced its 82.7 billion dollar deal to acquire Warner Bros., the acquisition is already being described as sending Hollywood into full-blown panic mode. Critics are calling it a possible death blow to theatrical filmmaking and…

After you check out your Spotify Wrapped 2025, explore these copycats

Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature has just dropped, giving listeners a fun and personalized summary of their listening habits. It has gained immense popularity over the years, and as a result, many companies have seized the opportunity to create similar year-in-review…