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Prosus will match Accel’s investment in Indian startups under this partnership.

This could be part of a larger strategy to introduce more advertising in iOS.

The United States and China are ready to move forward on a TikTok deal, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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

The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27–29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will flood San Francisco for three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. We’re just days away from live demos of never-before-seen tech and high-stakes pitches as … Read more

OpenAI is working on a new tool that would generate music based on text and audio prompts, according to a report in The Information. Such a tool could be used to add music to existing videos, or to add guitar accompaniment to an existing vocal track, sources said. It’s not clear when OpenAI plans to … Read more

A high school student in Baltimore County, Maryland was reportedly handcuffed and searched after an AI security system flagged his bag of chips as a possible firearm.

OpenAI launched an AI-powered browser this week, but it feels like it offers a slight efficiency gain at best.

About a week ago, I woke to a dizzying DM on Instagram — Rizzbot flipping me off. This sent me down a rabbit hole about humanoids in society.

BlaBlaCar is seeing rapid growth in India, with 20 million passengers expected this year — up 50% from last year.

New AI browsers from OpenAI and Perplexity promise to increase user productivity, but they also come with increased security risks.

The revolving door reportedly reflects deeper tensions.

Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

The browser wars are heating up again, this time with AI in the driver’s seat.  OpenAI just launched Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that lets users surf the web using natural language and even includes an “agent mode” that can complete tasks autonomously. It’s one of the biggest browser launches in recent memory, but it’s debuting … Read more

With this new feature, users can go back and find videos they might not have had the chance to save.

As demand for electricity from data centers grows, Arbor Energy has made its power plant capable of burning natural gas in addition to biomass.

The European Commission said on Friday that it has preliminarily found that both companies are not complying with rules of the Digital Services Act (DSA) that mandate them to give researchers adequate access to public data.

With TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 right around the corner, we’re thrilled to introduce the companies hosting Side Events that will extend the buzz and excitement to the thousands of attendees and Silicon Valley locals alike. Whether it’s a fun happy hour, insightful panels, or energizing morning runs, “Disrupt Week” — happening from October 25-31 — offers … Read more

The full Disrupt 2025 breakout session agenda now live. Join for tactical, small-group learning on AI, fundraising, M&A, workflows, and more. Browse the full lineup and register today to save up to $444. and 60% off a second pass before prices rise on October 27.

Automattic has filed counterclaims against WP Engine, alleging that the company — backed by private equity firm Silver Lake — misused WordPress and WooCommerce trademarks, misled users, and undermined the open source community.

The three-year-old lawsuit centered on Rivian’s sudden decision to increase prices on the R1 lineup in 2022, which sank the stock price.

Just 3 days until lift-off for Disrupt 2025 — and the Space Stage is ready to explore the future of space tech (and every other frontier of innovation). Adam Maher (Ursa), Dr. Lucy Hoag (Violet Labs), and Dr. Debra L. Emmons (The Aerospace Corporation) will unpack how AI is transforming life in orbit. Register now … Read more

“I believe that when Fred breaks [Usain Bolt’s] 100-meter world record in Vegas next year, it will be a watershed moment to show that enhanced humans are better than ordinary humans,” D’Souza said on a recent episode of Equity.  

Three days. That’s it. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — the startup world’s biggest stage — kicks off October 27 – 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. When Disrupt 2025 arrives, the city doesn’t just host innovation — it amplifies it, transforming San Francisco into a living showcase of ideas, products, and partnerships driving the next wave of tech. Register before prices hike in 3 days.

Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom will be funded in part by big tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft.

Intel added $20 billion to its balance sheet in Q3 but didn’t offer many details on the progress of its floundering foundry business.

Ford is prioritizing its gas and hybrid F-150 trucks instead.

Trump said he scrapped plans to send the National Guard into San Francisco after calls from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Salesforce’s Marc Benioff. Mayor Daniel Lurie confirmed the plan was canceled.

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the startup behind Sky — an AI-powered natural language interface for Mac that can view your screen and take actions in your apps.

Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe will be wearing yet another hat as the company preps for arguably its most important vehicle launch — the mass market R2 SUV — in 2026.