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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 begins October 13 at San Francisco’s Moscone West
Over 10,000 tech leaders gather for three days of sessions and networking. Final ticket savings end as the event starts tomorrow morning.
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Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Reckoning’ Opens With Weak $5.5M Box Office
Aaron Sorkin’s new film about Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen underperforms expectations, signaling weak audience interest in tech CEO dramas.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 kicks off in San Francisco with 250 speakers
The event begins October 13 at Moscone West, featuring over 250 speakers and 300 startups across three days of sessions and exhibitions.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Investment Guide Highlights October 13 Expo Hall Strategy
The latest investor guide for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 emphasizes the value of attending the October 13 event to meet founders and peers in person.
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AI industry faces data center moratoriums as communication gaps widen
TechCrunch reports that AI firms may need to drop NDAs to overcome community opposition to new data center construction projects.
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Richualist Named to TechCrunch Battlefield 200 for Curly Hair Innovation
TechCrunch has selected Richualist, a startup focused on curly hair care tools, for its prestigious Battlefield 200 list of emerging companies.
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TechCrunch Mobility Update: AI’s Growing Role in Self-Driving Truck Technology
TechCrunch reports that artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly significant role in the development and deployment of autonomous trucking systems.
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TechCrunch Execs Say Voice AI Has Not Reached Its ChatGPT Moment Yet
Industry leaders argue voice AI still struggles with context layers, causing pipeline failures that prevent widespread enterprise adoption.
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Paramount Plans Historic $111 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
TechCrunch reports that Paramount Global intends to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a landmark Hollywood merger valued at $111 billion, signaling a major industry shift.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Calls for AI Emergency Brake and Trust Assessment
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella urges a pause to evaluate AI trust architecture, signaling a need for stronger safety controls.
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Apple Acquires Huxe Team and Licenses Tech for AI Podcast Ambitions
Apple has agreed to hire the team behind personalized podcast startup Huxe and license its technology, signaling a potential push into AI-generated audio content.
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Petra Power claims fuel cells offer efficient energy for data centers and defense vehicles
Petra Power says its fuel cell technology cuts costs and boosts efficiency for energy-intensive tech and military sectors.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Dates and Registration Details Announced for San Francisco Event
TechCrunch confirms its 2026 Disrupt conference will run from October 13 to 15 in San Francisco, featuring over 300 startups and 250 speakers.
AI
TechCrunch Curates List of AI Agents Designed to Operate Within Text Messaging Apps
A new report identifies several artificial intelligence agents capable of functioning directly inside text message interfaces for various tasks.
AI
Anthropic cuts live internet access from internal AI agent evaluations
Anthropic has disabled live internet access for its internal AI agent evaluations, citing an inability to reliably control the autonomous systems during testing.
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TechCrunch Reveals Full Lineup of Additional Sessions for Nov Boston Founder Summit
TechCrunch has published the complete lineup of additional sessions and networking opportunities scheduled for its upcoming conference in Boston this November.
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TechCrunch Recruits Event Staff for Nov 4 Boston Summit As Spots Run Out
TechCrunch seeks event staff for its November 4 Boston conference, offering limited spots for those interested in tech event operations.
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Data Center Boom Drives Battery Costs Below Natural Gas Turbines
Rising demand for data center power has made battery storage cheaper than natural gas turbines, shifting energy infrastructure economics.
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Amazon Launches New Alexa Tablets With Google Play Store Access
Amazon introduces three new Alexa tablet models featuring integrated Google Play Store access and the latest Alexa+ AI assistant capabilities.
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Asos Admits Cloud Data Breach After Hackers Alert Users via Push Notification
The online retailer confirmed customer data was exposed after attackers sent a notification claiming full access to its cloud infrastructure.
AI
OpenAI Revenue Reportedly $20 Billion Short of Prior Projections
New reporting suggests OpenAI’s annualized revenue is significantly lower than the previously cited $70 billion figure, indicating a major downward revision.
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Developer Simulates Elizabeth Holmes’ Desk Using Trial Documents
An engineer has built a website using thousands of emails, slides, and texts from the United States v. Elizabeth Holmes trial to simulate the founder’s workspace.
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LumenUs Launches Platform to Automate Estate Paperwork After Death
LumenUs aims to remove the administrative burden from grieving families by digitizing the complex process of settling an estate and closing accounts.
AI
Research Suggests Humans Are Wired to Care for AI Artifacts
Study finds people believe even primitive AI systems care for them, creating a reciprocal emotional bond that influences user behavior.