North Korean remote IT staffer worked for US government agency, says FBI
The FBI is reportedly investigating how a North Korean was hired to work for…
Facebook officially rolls out its standalone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it's rolling out a standalone Creator Studio app, an…
US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware
The annual wiretap reports break down the type of wiretaps authorized during the year:…
Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users and editors explain their song picks
Spotify announced Monday the launch of "Playlist Notes," a new feature that lets listeners…
Home batteries are suddenly cheap and everywhere. Here’s why.
Just how steep is that price cut? Home batteries typically cost more than $10,000…
The investor’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question for founders: How do you build…
How AI accounting startup Rillet raised $100M and became a unicorn in 48 hours
Rillet emerged from stealth two years ago. Since then, it has raised $200 million…
Fiat Ventures combines venture and advisory divisions into new brand, raises $35M Fund II
Fiat Ventures on Tuesday said it is combining its growth consultancy and venture divisions…
Meta settles for $18 billion in lawsuit brought by 29 states over social media harms to children
By settling, Meta is not admitting that it's guilty of these claims, but it…
Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open-source duck robot, Microduck
Hugging Face unveiled the Microduck on Thursday, a cute little duck-like robot that sells…
At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control?
"The age of AI agents isn't really a story about machines gaining agency," she…
Help build the future of startups: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Every breakthrough company starts somewhere. Every founder who changed the world had a moment…
Pangram’s Max Spero on why AI detection is harder than ‘Real or Fake’
The internet has a trust problem, and it's not just because social media feeds…
Feds launch investigation into Tesla’s Cybercab deployment
The United States' top automotive safety regulator has opened an investigation into Tesla's decision…
Chrome is now shipping updates every 2 weeks as AI changes the security landscape
Plus, Google is experimenting with adding more AI features to Chrome and then rapidly…
Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo
Apple today introduced its first foldable device, named the iPhone Duo, at its "Surprise…
