Smart ring maker Oura is looking to raise as much as $2.2 billion in its upcoming IPO, but it looks like its current investors will…
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With Tabby, a former accountant is using AI to make accountants obsolete |
In May of 2025, Ahad Ali was a successful accountant, overseeing a team of 20 people and handling more than 2,000 returns a year. “We…
Google's $899 Googlebook is a bet that you'll buy a new laptop for Gemini |
After first unveiling its new AI-powered laptop, dubbed Googlebook, in May, Google on Monday said the new device is now available for preorder for $899.…
X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts |
X on Monday announced it will now tell users when their posts have been “shadowbanned,” meaning shown to fewer people, due to the company’s compliance…
World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets |
This week, I moderated a panel on world models at the All In conference (no relation to the podcast), and it gave me a chance…
Benchmark’s full partnership joins the main stage at Disrupt 2026 |
What does one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture firms think founders are getting wrong? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, we’re putting all five Benchmark general…
Google’s VP of product Robby Stein joins Disrupt 2026 |
Getting people to try your first product is one challenge. Changing a product that billions of people already rely on is another. The ambition is…
Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies |
In Brief Posted: 10:30 AM PDT · September 19, 2026 Google’s Gemini accessed the protected systems of three other companies in what The Wall Street…
Trump says it's time to rebrand AI with a new name — and he's also creating an AI Force |
President Donald Trump has responded in characteristic fashion to the recent debate around AI safety — by declaring that these concerns are part of a…
Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts |
In Brief Posted: 1:39 PM PDT · September 19, 2026 Embattled surveillance technology company Flock Safety unveiled a “generous” severance package for voluntary employee departures…