OpenAI buys Sky, an AI interface for Mac

OpenAI announced on Thursday it has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the makers of an AI-powered natural language interface for Mac computers called Sky. The software product, which had not been released to the public, is designed to work alongside you…

20-year-old dropouts built AI notetaker Turbo AI to 5 million users

Turbo AI, a startup launched in early 2024 by two 20-year-old college dropouts, has reached five million users and generates eight-figure annual recurring revenue. The company is currently adding twenty thousand new users every day. Most of this impressive growth…

YouTube paid out $8B to the music industry in 12 months

YouTube has paid more than eight billion dollars to the music industry in the twelve months between July 2024 and July 2025. The company made the announcement on Thursday. In a statement, YouTube’s Global Head of Music, Lyor Cohen, said…

Introducing Build Mode: TechCrunch’s new podcast for founders

Disrupt 2025 is just days away, and tickets are still available. There is no better time to announce that alongside our flagship event and the annual Startup Battlefield 200 competition, we are launching a brand-new TechCrunch franchise called Build Mode.…