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YouTube is introducing age detection technology to identify teens on the platform in the U.S. and apply prtections.

The tech giant is rolling out a new Canvas feature, the ability to get real-time help with Search Live, and the option to search what you see while browsing.

The telecom giant, one of the largest in the world with customers in Europe and Africa, said customers are experiencing ongoing disruption to its services due to an unspecified hack.

Construction could start fast — but that speed has edangered Boring Company workers in the past.

Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat is now available on the App Store, but security researchers have questioned the app’s privacy claims.

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through, it would clear a key hurdle in OpenAI’s transition toward becoming a fully commercial enterprise.

We’re looking for curious, driven volunteers to join our team at Moscone West from October 27–29, and help power one of the most iconic startup events in the world.

Nara Organics is a new organic, whole milk baby formula brand that’s free from palm oil, soy, corn syrup, maltodextrin, and GMOs.

Golden Dome, the White House’s next-gen missile defense system, is a huge opportunity for startups that can successfully collaborate with incumbents.

Adobe is adding an improved background removal tool to Photoshop using AI, so the app doesn’t leave weird artifacts in your images.

You can now save tracks playing in TikTok videos directly to a playlist on YouTube Music.

Delian Alliance Industries recently raised $14 million in funding to continue building its defense products, which include surveillance towers, and concealed sea drones.

A security researcher went public after the sex toy maker asked for more than a year to fix the vulnerabilities, which leak users’ private email addresses and allow for accounts to be hijacked.

Calo acquired two meal kit companies in the UK and integrated their operations without laying off anyone.

LG Innotek, the components and materials subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Group, has struck a manufacturing partnership with Aeva Technologies, a developer of 4D LiDAR sensing systems.

The seed round for Julius AI was led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

The robotaxi service is expected to launch in 2026.

The chatbot app, which is available in beta on iOS and Android, lets users access its AI model, Aristotle.

The assets of Convoy are now in the hands of DAT Freight & Analytics.

Microsoft’s Edge browser introduces an AI-powered “Copilot Mode” for smarter web browsing.

The new rate limits will go into effect August 28 for subscribers to Anthropic’s $20-per-month Pro plan, as well as its $100 and $200-per-month Max plans.

The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves.

Amazon published a lengthy rebuttal to a WSJ report that found that Amazon prices had increased since Trump announced tariff plans.

Daniel Liss, co-founder of the social network Dispo and the dating app Teaser AI, is convinced he’s onto the next big thing: steelmaking. It all started a few op-eds he wrote for TechCrunch about anti-trust enforcement in social media.

The feature will display a pop-up that informs consumers about the store’s reputation for things like product quality, shopping, pricing, customer service, and returns.

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The deal for next-generation chips is a boon for Samsung. 

The letter states that allowing sales of the H20 AI chip to China could hurt the U.S.’s AI “edge” and further chip bottlenecks in the U.S.

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