Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting

In headline after headline this year, American book publishers have appeared to be fighting back against generative AI, from suing Google for copyright infringement to…

Kevin Roose Didn’t Use AI to Write His Book About AI

For most people, the AI Era we’re now living in started sometime around the end of 2022, when OpenAI released the first consumer version of…

Last 24 hours to book an exhibit table at Disrupt 2026 |

Exhibit bookings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 close in less than 24 hours. From October 13-15, 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders will arrive at…

Audible's new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters |

Facing new competition in the audiobook market from Spotify, Audible is turning to AI and other technology to enhance the listening experience. On Thursday, the…

Exhibitor program reopened: Book by Sept 30 |

Exhibitor bookings are back open, but only through September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you missed the first deadline, this is your last chance…

One week left to book your exhibit table at Disrupt 2026 |

1:33 PM PDT · September 11, 2026 Book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 by September 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Tables are limited…

Showcase your startup at Disrupt 2026 and book an exhibit table while there’s still space |

1:16 PM PDT · August 24, 2026 You don’t need a keynote session to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to…

A startup, Everand, is now bundling e-books, audiobooks, and book clubs in challenge to Amazon |

Audiobook, e-book, or both? Now, you won’t have to choose. The Scribd-owned reading subscription service Everand wants to make the choice unnecessary. On Tuesday, the…

Best Site to Book Hostels (2026): Hostelworld Ranked Top Platform for Backpacker Trips by Expert Consumers

/PRNewswire/ –For 2026, Expert Consumers listed Hostelworld as the top hostel booking site, referencing its connected experience across search and social interaction. The review examines…

Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here's How It Works

You might be feeling déjà vu. A decade ago, companies like Google and Apple made promises that their respective voice assistants could complete tasks on…