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What’s behind Europe’s efforts to ditch U.S. software in favor of sovereign tech
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What’s behind Europe’s efforts to ditch U.S. software in favor of sovereign tech

Governments across Europe are looking to rely less on American tech providers.

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China vetoes Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe
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China vetoes Meta’s $2B Manus deal after months-long probe

China has ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar Manus acquisition, dealing a potential setback to Zuckerberg’s push into AI agents.

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OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps
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OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps

The phone could go in mass production in 2028, an analyst says.

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Critical infrastructure giant Itron says it was hacked
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Critical infrastructure giant Itron says it was hacked

The American technology giant provides water and energy monitoring and utility meters to hundreds of millions of homes and businesses.

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Spotify's next frontier: fitness content
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Spotify’s next frontier: fitness content

Spotify is adding fitness as its next major category, launching workout videos, playlists, and Peloton classes inside the app for free and Premium users.

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Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
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Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space

Overview Energy's first contract with Meta is a small step toward a future of space-based solar power.

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Truecaller faces mounting pressures as its growth matures
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Truecaller faces mounting pressures as its growth matures

As growth slows, Truecaller is leaning on subscriptions, business services, and new features to sustain momentum beyond India.

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The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder
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The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder

Can a book like this actually change anything? Or does the spotlight, as it always seems to, send more students racing to the place?

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Amazon’s new podcast strategy: Monetize everything
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Amazon’s new podcast strategy: Monetize everything

Amazon's podcasting business seems to have transformed over the past six months.

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What Tim Cook built
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What Tim Cook built

On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.

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TechCrunch Mobility: Elon’s admission
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TechCrunch Mobility: Elon’s admission

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

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To buy this Bay Area home, you’ll need Anthropic equity
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To buy this Bay Area home, you’ll need Anthropic equity

Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco.

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SpeakOn's dictation device is a good idea marred by platform limitations
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SpeakOn’s dictation device is a good idea marred by platform limitations

This $129 device uses MagSafe to stick on the back of an iPhone to power transcription across apps

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Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce
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Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce

In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.

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Maine's governor vetoes data center moratorium
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Maine’s governor vetoes data center moratorium

L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.

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OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community
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OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community

In a letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is “deeply sorry” that his company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect in a recent mass shooting.

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The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open
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The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open

Nuclear startup X-energy went public, geothermal startup Fervo is about to. Could this be the moment that climate tech investors have been waiting for?

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Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha
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Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha

Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidl’s owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players.

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Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
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Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these technologies globally.

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Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling
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Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling

It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive.

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Apple under Ternus: what comes next for the tech giant’s hardware strategy
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Apple under Ternus: what comes next for the tech giant’s hardware strategy

John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO, is a hardware guy, signaling Apple may be putting devices back at the center of its strategy.

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India's Snabbit seeks fresh funding at a $400M valuation, sources say
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India’s Snabbit seeks fresh funding at a $400M valuation, sources say

Snabbit has scaled rapidly, crossing one million jobs in March, amid growing investor interest.

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Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say
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Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say

This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.

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Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: 'I was duped and feel silly'
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Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’

Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor.

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Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes
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Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes

The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.

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Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a 'transatlantic AI powerhouse'
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Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’

Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.

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Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage
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Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage

Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.

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Meta's loss is Thinking Machines gain
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Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines gain

Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.

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X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO
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X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO

Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.

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ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media
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ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media

ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30M.

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X launches standalone XChat app on iOS
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X launches standalone XChat app on iOS

X's new app promises private chats, disappearing messages, audio and video calls and more.

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Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute
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Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute

Google plans up to $40B investment in Anthropic as AI rivals race to secure massive compute capacity, following the limited release of its powerful, cybersecurity-focused Mythos model.

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Marked-up Mac minis flood eBay amid shortages driven by AI
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Marked-up Mac minis flood eBay amid shortages driven by AI

Apple’s sold-out Mac mini is spawning marked-up eBay listings as demand surges for the compact desktop, now favored for running local AI models and tools.

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Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO
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Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO

Amazon-backed X-energy was able to raise around 20% more money in its IPO as demand for nuclear power surges.

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Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps
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Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps

Researchers have found a new case where government authorities used a fake Android app to plant spyware on a target’s phone. The company that allegedly developed the spyware was not previously known to sell this type of software.

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Tim Cook is stepping down. What happens to Apple now?
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Tim Cook is stepping down. What happens to Apple now?

Tim Cook plans to step down from his CEO role in September, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus.   Ternus may be inheriting one of the most durable businesses in tech, but he’s also stepping into a very different ecosystemthan the one Cook spent decades shaping. The App Store’s 30% cut is under pressure, the behind-the-scenes power Apple once […]

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Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins StrictlyVC SF
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Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins stacked StrictlyVC SF lineup for April 30 event

Surprise! StrictlyVC San Francisco, which will kick off this year’s events lineup for TechCrunch on April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, is getting a new addition to its increasingly stacked lineup of speakers. Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga will join the rest of the lineup to discuss operating at scale in the age of AI.

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Nothing introduces an AI-powered dictation tool
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Nothing introduces an AI-powered dictation tool

Nothing's new on-device dictation tool supports over 100 languages.

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DeepSeek previews new AI model that 'closes the gap' with frontier models
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DeepSeek previews new AI model that ‘closes the gap’ with frontier models

DeepSeek says both models are more efficient and performant than DeepSeek V3.2 due to architectural improvements, and have almost "closed the gap" with current leading models, both open and closed, on reasoning benchmarks.

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In another wild turn for AI chips, Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs
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In another wild turn for AI chips, Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs

Meta has commandeered a big chunk of Amazon's homegrown CPUs (not GPUs) for AI agentic workloads, signaling that a new kind of chip race has begun.

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Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup
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Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup

Porsche will start selling the Cayenne Coupe Electric in late summer.

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Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit
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Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit

The former Disney CEO hold a stake in Thrive, and has previously held the role of the venture partner at the firm.

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Authorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400K on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operation
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Authorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400K on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operation

The soldier is accused of using classified government information to inform a wager on the prediction market Polymarket.

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Exclusive: Redwood Materials loses COO amid layoffs, restructuring
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Redwood Materials loses COO amid layoffs, restructuring

Former Tesla executive Chris Lister is retiring, and at least three other VPs have left Redwood around the recent restructuring, TechCrunch has learned.

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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

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Bret Taylor's Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment
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Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment

Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.

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Instagram tests a new 'Instants' app for sharing disappearing photos
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Instagram tests a new ‘Instants’ app for sharing disappearing photos

The app lets users share disappearing photos with their friends that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.

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Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you
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Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you

Noscroll wants to cure doomscrolling with an AI bot that reads the internet for you.

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Trump's pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out
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Trump’s pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out

Sean Plankey has requested to withdraw his name to run the U.S. cybersecurity agency after a tumultuous year of chaotic temporary leadership.

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Don't stop hiring humans — stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan's founder says
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Don’t stop hiring humans — stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan’s founder says

Artisan may be known for their bold “Stop Hiring Humans” campaign but the reality is every founder needs to assemble the right team if they want to scale.

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OpenAI releases GPT-5.5, bringing company one step closer to an AI 'super app'
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OpenAI releases GPT-5.5, bringing company one step closer to an AI ‘super app’

OpenAI says its latest model offers increased capabilities across a broad variety of categories.

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Meta to cut 10% of jobs, or 8,000 employees, report says

According to an internal memo, Meta plans to begin its sweeping layoffs on May 20.

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Bluesky now supports better-quality photos

The max size is now 2MB and max resolution is 4000 x 4000.

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Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of US employees

If a worker's years of service at Microsoft plus their age equals 70 or more, they will be eligible for a voluntary retirement buyout.

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Meta is revamping its cross-app management system

Meta's Accounts Center will transition to the Meta Account, which is supposed to make it easier to manage your experience on various Meta apps and devices.

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Era raises $11M to build a software platform for AI gadgets

Era thinks that we will see many form factors of AI hardware, including glasses, rings, and pendants.

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X is shutting down Communities because of low usage and lots of spam

X Communities are no more. Only a fraction of X users were using Communities, and much of that use was spam, the company said.

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