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At the HumanX conference, everyone was talking about Claude

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 08:00
Anthropic was the star of the show at San Francisco's AI-centric conference.
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Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup

Sun, 04/12/2026 - 07:00
Slate auto burst onto the scene in April 2025. Here is a timeline that covers its origins, backers, product, and other new details.
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Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India’s quick commerce startups

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 20:00
Flipkart's ongoing expansion beyond major cities and heavy discounting is raising risks for India's quick commerce startups, analysts say.
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Kalshi wins temporary pause in Arizona criminal case

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 14:20
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced Friday that it has won a temporary restraining order preventing Arizona from pursuing its criminal case against Kalshi.
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AMC will stream ‘The Audacity’ premiere in 21 parts on TikTok

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 13:32
Is this a smart way to build buzz, or just an odd attempt to recreate Quibi?
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Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 10:18
The OpenAI CEO's new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustworthiness.
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Nvidia-backed SiFive hits $3.65 billion valuation for open AI chips

Sat, 04/11/2026 - 07:03
The deal is interesting for a number of reasons, including that SiFive's chip designs are based on RISC-V, not x86 or ARM.
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NASA Artemis II splashes down in Pacific Ocean in ‘perfect’ landing for Moon mission

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 17:44
The Integrity craft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego just after 5:07 p.m. Pacific Time.
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How to watch NASA’s Artemis II splash back down to Earth

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 14:18
NASA's Artemis II mission has traveled farther from Earth than any mission before. Here's how to watch the crew's return landing in the Pacific Ocean.
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Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw’s creator from accessing Claude

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 13:27
This ban took place after Claude's pricing changed for OpenClaw users last week.
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Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 12:16
Ascend Elements said that it will be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of a canceled government grant and a challenging market for lithium-ion batteries.
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Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser’s delusions and ignored her warnings

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 09:41
OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous — including its own mass casualty flag — while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.
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TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 09:38
SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's software revolution, deep dives into cyber defense and climate tech, and candid conversations about how AI is rewriting the global music and anime industries.
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France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 07:39
France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.
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YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 07:38
The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month.
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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 07:05
Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies. 
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Last 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 07:00
This is it. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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PSA: If you use the Meta AI app, your friends will find out and it will be embarrassing

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 06:52
Now that Meta released its Muse Spark model, more people are downloading the Meta AI app. And if you join the app, your friends will probably get an Instagram notification about it.
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Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 05:00
Specs has long been teasing the next version of its augmented reality glasses. A new partnership with Qualcomm promises some movement in that department.
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Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:13
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier plans to investigate OpenAI for its alleged harm to minors, potential to threaten national security, and its possible link to a shooting at Florida State University last year.
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