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TechCrunchAfter Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool | TechCrunchAfter its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.

After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/after-rippling-blew-millions-on-ai-in-months-it-built-an-employee-roi-tool/

hace 12 horas

TechCrunchWacom's Movinkpad 11 is a fun and mid-priced entry point for digital artists | TechCrunchThe Movinkpad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.

The Movinkpad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/wacoms-movinkpad-11-is-a-fun-and-mid-priced-entry-point-for-digital-artists/

hace 12 horas

TechCrunchSecurity researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks | TechCrunchResearchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.

Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/security-researchers-scanned-the-polish-web-and-found-courts-hospitals-and-airports-at-risk-of-hacks/

hace 12 horas

TechCrunchCloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents | TechCrunchCloudflare has introduced Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. The company says the browser uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks, helping developers build browser-based AI agents more efficiently.

Cloudflare has introduced Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. The company says the browser uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks, helping developers build browser-based AI agents more efficiently.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/cloudflare-launches-kitesurf-a-browser-built-for-ai-agents/

hace 17 horas

TechCrunchComputer maker Framework notifies 'all customers' of a data breach | TechCrunchFramework told "all" of its customers that hackers accessed their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses in a data breach.

Framework told "all" of its customers that hackers accessed their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses in a data breach.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/computer-maker-framework-notifies-all-customers-of-a-data-breach/

hace 17 horas

TechCrunchToday's the last day to get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket | TechCrunchStarting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.

Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/todays-the-last-day-to-get-up-to-400-off-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-ticket/

hace 18 horas

TechCrunchTrump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms | TechCrunchThe Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion.

The Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/trump-administration-has-spent-nearly-4b-to-cancel-offshore-wind-farms/

hace 18 horas

You put together the concept — from a founder mixer, an after-hours panel, a themed party, a morning run, whatever fits your goal — and the TechCrunch team helps put it in front of the attendees already in town for Disrupt.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/host-your-own-piece-of-disrupt-apply-to-run-a-side-event-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2026/

TechCrunchHost your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunchYou put together the concept — from a founder mixer, an after-hours panel, a themed party, a morning run, whatever fits your goal — and the TechCrunch team helps put it in front of the attendees already in town for Disrupt.

In the Kimi test, the sandbox designed to contain the experiment was not properly configured.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/chinese-ai-model-kimi-escaped-its-cybersecurity-testing-environment-researchers-say/

TechCrunchChinese AI model Kimi escaped its cybersecurity testing environment, researchers say | TechCrunchIn the Kimi test, the sandbox designed to contain the experiment was not properly configured.

Airbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/airbnb-says-ai-is-helping-it-ship-features-faster-as-it-tests-a-new-search-function/

TechCrunchAirbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function | TechCrunchAirbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle.

SpaceX and Tesla are building a massive semiconductor fab in Texas that will depend on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/spacexs-terafab-will-rely-on-natural-gas-power-plants-not-tesla-solar-panels/

TechCrunchSpaceX's Terafab will rely on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels | TechCrunchSpaceX and Tesla are building a massive semiconductor fab in Texas that will depend on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels.

TechCrunchThe founder's guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know | TechCrunchTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/the-founders-guide-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/

hace 21 horas

TechCrunchNew Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case | TechCrunchMeta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case

Meta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/07/new-mexico-court-orders-meta-to-pay-additional-567m-in-child-safety-case/

hace 22 horas

Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/openais-new-ai-smart-speaker-will-reportedly-sell-for-between-300-400/

TechCrunchOpenAI's new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400 | TechCrunchAdditional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.

TechCrunchOpenAI's new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400 | TechCrunchAdditional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.

Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15. That’s exactly what our Exhibit Program offers, and it’s still open to showcase your startup. Here’s what $12,500 buys you:  Joining fellow exhibitors is the fastest, lowest-lift way for a […]

TechCrunchYour table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands | TechCrunchNot everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by

Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/vogue-just-gave-another-nod-of-approval-to-the-tech-world/

TechCrunchVogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world | TechCrunchVogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.

Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/get-up-to-400-off-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-pass-until-friday/

TechCrunchGet up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until tomorrow | TechCrunchStarting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.

Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/google-says-hackers-are-calling-financial-firm-employees-to-hack-and-extort-victims/

TechCrunchGoogle says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims | TechCrunchGroups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.

Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/china-linked-lightspy-spyware-caught-targeting-victims-in-13-countries-including-the-us/

TechCrunchChina-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US | TechCrunchResearchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.

Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/defense-tech-hadrian-raises-1-37b-at-8b-valuation/

TechCrunchDefense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation | TechCrunchHadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.

Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/ford-needs-another-taurus-and-the-30k-fathom-ev-pickup-isnt-it/

TechCrunchFord needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it | TechCrunchFord's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.

Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/bumble-teases-a-swipe-free-future-as-it-doubles-down-on-irl-meetups/

TechCrunchBumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups | TechCrunchBumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.

OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/openai-brings-unlimited-chatgpt-text-chats-to-free-users/

TechCrunchChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users | TechCrunchOpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.

Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naïve claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/naive-raises-28-5m-to-automate-the-grunt-work-of-setting-up-and-running-a-company/

TechCrunchNaïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company | TechCrunchTaking vibe-coding a step further, Naïve claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business.

Connor Moucka pled guilty to hacking and stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers, which net him and his accomplices more than $2.5 million in ransom payments.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/hacker-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-data-from-more-than-165-snowflake-customers/

TechCrunchHacker pleads guilty to stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers | TechCrunchConnor Moucka pled guilty to hacking and stealing data from more than 165 Snowflake customers, which net him and his accomplices more than $2.5 million in ransom payments.

The social media giant is shuttering an office that housed some members of TikTok’s content moderation team.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/tiktok-lays-off-250-employees-shutters-its-nashville-office/

TechCrunchTikTok lays off 250 employees, shutters its Nashville office | TechCrunchThe social media giant is shuttering an office that housed some members of TikTok’s content moderation team.

The tech giant says the new feature will allow parents to teach their kids healthy financial habits while maintaining oversight over their child's spending with built-in safeguards.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/google-wallet-now-lets-parents-set-up-secure-balances-for-their-kids/

TechCrunchGoogle Wallet now lets parents set up secure balances for their kids | TechCrunchThe tech giant says the new feature will allow parents to teach their kids healthy financial habits while maintaining oversight over their child's spending with built-in safeguards.

This generation of 20-somethings is so disillusioned with swipe-based dating apps that they'll try literally anything else -- even an AI matchmaker.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/gen-z-dating-apps-like-ditto-ditch-swiping-in-favor-of-ai-matchmaking/

TechCrunchGen Z dating apps like Ditto ditch swiping in favor of AI matchmaking | TechCrunchThis generation of 20-somethings is so disillusioned with swipe-based dating apps that they'll try literally anything else -- even an AI matchmaker.

After months of speculation, the companies formally announced the massive project will happen just north of Houston.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/tesla-and-spacex-will-invest-16-8b-to-start-building-terafab-chip-factory-in-texas/

TechCrunchTesla and SpaceX will invest $16.8B to start building 'Terafab' chip factory in Texas | TechCrunchAfter months of speculation, the companies formally announced the massive project will happen just north of Houston.

Newly filed court exhibits show OpenAI’s legal strategy in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit: argue that Apple’s own security and offboarding practices — including allowing an Apple manager to access a former engineer’s iCloud account after he left the company —undermine its claims that the allegedly stolen information was properly protected.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/openai-says-apples-own-security-practices-undermine-its-trade-secrets-case/

TechCrunchOpenAI says Apple’s own security practices undermine its trade secrets case | TechCrunchNewly filed court exhibits show OpenAI’s legal strategy in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit: argue that Apple’s own security and offboarding practices — including allowing an Apple manager to access a former engineer’s iCloud account after he left the company —undermine its claims that the allegedly stolen information was properly protected.

eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/ebay-continues-to-bet-on-live-shopping-after-record-quarter/

TechCruncheBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter | TechCruncheBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.

Suno's watermarking feature comes as the company is fighting legal battles on several fronts.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/amid-legal-battles-suno-says-it-will-start-watermarking-songs/

TechCrunchAmid legal battles, Suno says it will start watermarking songs | TechCrunchSuno's watermarking feature comes as the company is fighting legal battles on several fronts.

Due in "fall 2027," Ford said Thursday that it won't reveal what Fathom looks like until early next year.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/fords-new-electric-truck-fathom-starts-at-28350/

TechCrunchFord's new electric truck, 'Fathom', starts at $28,350 | TechCrunchDue in "fall 2027," Ford said Thursday that it won't reveal what Fathom looks like until early next year.

The startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously based on what they do in real time.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/ex-spotify-employees-raise-10m-to-bring-the-ai-behind-its-recommendations-to-e-commerce/

TechCrunchEx-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce | TechCrunchThe startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously based on what they do in real time.

Mirendil has signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud partnership to expand its compute infrastructure, powering research into self-improving AI systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery and AI development.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/exclusive-mirendil-inks-100m-google-cloud-deal-to-scale-self-improving-ai/

TechCrunchExclusive: Mirendil inks $100M+ Google Cloud deal to scale self-improving AI | TechCrunchMirendil has signed a $100 million-plus Google Cloud partnership to expand its compute infrastructure, powering research into self-improving AI systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery and AI development.

The launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/google-maps-adds-agentic-features-including-food-ordering-and-hotel-bookings/

TechCrunchGoogle Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings | TechCrunchThe launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.

The Series B is the company's second fundraise since it last raised capital in 2020. In that time, it has increased its ARR by 10x to $60 million.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/omilia-raises-67m-to-scale-its-customer-support-platform/

TechCrunchOmilia raises $67M to scale its customer support platform | TechCrunchThe Series B is the company's second fundraise since it last raised capital in 2020. In that time, it has increased its ARR by 10x to $60 million.

Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/get-up-to-400-off-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-pass-until-friday/

TechCrunchGet up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until Friday | TechCrunchStarting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.

The serial entrepreneur is stepping down a little over a year after taking the "24/7 job" of overseeing X.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/nikita-bier-steps-down-as-xs-head-of-product/

TechCrunchNikita Bier steps down as X's head of product | TechCrunchThe serial entrepreneur is stepping down a little over a year after taking the "24/7 job" of overseeing X.

Kalanick continues to get the band back together, after acquiring Anthony Levandowski's autonomy startup, and even soliciting investment from Uber itself.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/travis-kalanicks-robotics-startup-atoms-taps-former-uber-finance-chief-as-cfo/

TechCrunchTravis Kalanick's robotics startup Atoms taps former Uber finance chief as CFO | TechCrunchKalanick continues to get the band back together, after acquiring Anthony Levandowski's autonomy startup, and even soliciting investment from Uber itself.

Meta expanded its AI coding offerings with a new agent that, it promises, can handle complex tasks with complex software.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/meta-launches-muse-code-an-ai-agent-for-large-code-bases/

TechCrunchMeta launches Muse Code, an AI agent for large code bases | TechCrunchMeta expanded its AI coding offerings with a new agent that, it promises, can handle complex tasks with complex software.

The DOJ alleged that OpenAI did not meaningful attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for Visa-holding employees.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/trumps-doj-gains-oversight-of-openais-green-card-employee-sponsorships/

TechCrunchTrump's DOJ gains oversight of OpenAI’s green-card employee sponsorships | TechCrunchThe DOJ alleged that OpenAI did not meaningful attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for Visa-holding employees.

Moove is scaling up the autonomous vehicle fleet management side of its business and plans to someday own, not just manage, Waymo robotaxis.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/moove-raises-250m-to-become-the-backbone-of-the-robotaxi-industry/

TechCrunchMoove raises $250M to become the backbone of the robotaxi industry | TechCrunchMoove is scaling up the autonomous vehicle fleet management side of its business and plans to someday own, not just manage, Waymo robotaxis.

Lightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau stopped by the Equity studio to talk about the strategies behind their growing social media presence and their podcast, Lightwork.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/how-lightspeed-found-their-newest-hire-via-instagram-dm/

TechCrunchHow Lightspeed found their newest hire… via Instagram DM | TechCrunchLightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau stopped by the Equity studio to talk about the strategies behind their growing social media presence and their podcast, Lightwork.

TechCrunchHow Lightspeed found its newest hire … via Instagram DM | TechCrunchLightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau stopped by the Equity studio to talk about the strategies behind their growing social media presence and their podcast, Lightwork.

Venture firms are turning to creators to build trust with the next generation of founders before a check is ever written. It’s a trend that’s been building with a16z’s acquisition of Erik Torenberg’s Turpentine podcast and OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN. Lightspeed Venture Partners just made its own notable hire in that vein, bringing on Claire Zau, a seed investor with a major following on Instagram and […]

TechCrunchWhy Lightspeed is going all-in on creator-led venture capital | TechCrunchWatch as Lightspeed Venture Partners' Claire Zau and Josh Machiz join Equity to unpack whether the "creator-investor" is becoming a real function in venture capital or just a trend firms are still figuring out.

The serial entrepreneur joins the e-commerce company as CPO to lead its AI agents.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/klaviyo-acquires-elias-torres-agency-in-full-circle-reunion-for-tech-founders/

TechCrunchKlaviyo acquires Elias Torres’ Agency in full-circle reunion for tech founders | TechCrunchThe serial entrepreneur joins the e-commerce company as CPO to lead its AI agents.

The legendary Google executive is joined by other outgoing Google execs in a joint mission to use AI to push forward the process of scientific discovery.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/jeff-dean-and-other-top-ai-researchers-are-leaving-google-to-launch-their-own-startup/