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While OpenAI continues to insist that there are currently no ads — or tests for advertising — live in ChatGPT, the company’s chief research officer also acknowledged that the company “fell short” with recent promotional messages.
OpenAI says it’s turned off app suggestions that look like ads | TechCrunch
While OpenAI continues to insist that there are currently no ads — or tests for advertising — live in ChatGPT, the company’s chief research officer also acknowledged that the company “fell short” with recent promotional messages.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
While OpenAI continues to insist that there are currently no ads — or tests for advertising — live in ChatGPT, the company’s chief research officer also acknowledged that the company “fell short” with recent promotional messages.
The company is aiming to produce its first silicon wafers by 2028 and have its first commercial system online by 2029.
Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore's Law, with a little help from the Feds | TechCrunch
The company is aiming to produce its first silicon wafers by 2028 and have its first commercial system online by 2029.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The company is aiming to produce its first silicon wafers by 2028 and have its first commercial system online by 2029.
aMeta lready sells VR headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses, but these new glasses sound a bit different. Their format factor would reportedly be similar to the Apple Vision Pro, with a puck-like power source.
Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027 | TechCrunch
aMeta lready sells VR headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses, but these new glasses sound a bit different. Their format factor would reportedly be similar to the Apple Vision Pro, with a puck-like power source.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
aMeta lready sells VR headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses, but these new glasses sound a bit different. Their format factor would reportedly be similar to the Apple Vision Pro, with a puck-like power source.
Sometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough.
Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup? | TechCrunch
Sometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Sometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough.
It’s only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself.
How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood? | TechCrunch
It’s only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It’s only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself.
Creator IShowSpeed sued after punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot.
Creator IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot | TechCrunch
Creator IShowSpeed sued after punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Creator IShowSpeed sued after punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot.
Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature just dropped, giving listeners a fun, personalized summary of their listening habits. It has gained immense popularity Spotify Wrapped 2024 is almost here. Explore the platforms that mimic this concept, such as Apple Music and others.
After you check out your Spotify Wrapped 2025, explore these copycats | TechCrunch
Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature just dropped, giving listeners a fun, personalized summary of their listening habits. It has gained immense popularity Spotify Wrapped 2024 is almost here. Explore the platforms that mimic this concept, such as Apple Music and others.
techcrunch.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature just dropped, giving listeners a fun, personalized summary of their listening habits. It has gained immense popularity Spotify Wrapped 2024 is almost here. Explore the platforms that mimic this concept, such as Apple Music and others.
The project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has become the art world's main character.
Digital artist Beeple put his face on a $100K robot dog next to Elon Musk and Picasso - it sold first | TechCrunch
The project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has become the art world's main character.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has become the art world's main character.
Yoodli counts Google, Snowflake, and Databricks among its customers.
Ex-Googler's Yoodli triples valuation to $300M+ with AI built to assist, not replace, people | TechCrunch
Yoodli counts Google, Snowflake, and Databricks among its customers.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Yoodli counts Google, Snowflake, and Databricks among its customers.
The one-year-old startup, which does market research on simulated populations, had a multi-tier valuation round, sources tell TechCrunch.
Exclusive: AI synthetic research startup Aaru raised a Series A at a $1B 'headline' valuation, sources say
The one-year-old startup, which does market research on simulated populations, had a multi-tier valuation round, sources tell TechCrunch.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The one-year-old startup, which does market research on simulated populations, had a multi-tier valuation round, sources tell TechCrunch.
The voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.
Waymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses | TechCrunch
The voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 incidents.
Feds find more complaints of Tesla's FSD running red lights and crossing lanes | TechCrunch
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 incidents.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 incidents.
Awear won the Battlefield 200 health stage pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress | TechCrunch
Awear won the Battlefield 200 health stage pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Awear won the Battlefield 200 health stage pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone.
Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless | TechCrunch
Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Limitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone.
The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets.
SpaceX reportedly in talks for secondary sale at $800B valuation, which would make it America's most valuable private company | TechCrunch
The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets.
ChatGPT's global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini's users grew by about 30%.
ChatGPT's user growth has slowed, report finds | TechCrunch
ChatGPT's global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini's users grew by about 30%.
techcrunch.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
ChatGPT's global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini's users grew by about 30%.
AWS is releasing a lot of new AI tech but the cloud infrastructure giant's enterprise customers may not be ready for it yet.
AWS re:Invent was an all-in pitch for AI. Customers might not be ready. | TechCrunch
AWS is releasing a lot of new AI tech but the cloud infrastructure giant's enterprise customers may not be ready for it yet.
techcrunch.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
AWS is releasing a lot of new AI tech but the cloud infrastructure giant's enterprise customers may not be ready for it yet.
eSIM as a technology has been around for a decade now. However, global eSIM adoption was around 3% last year and will only cross 5% this year. Despite
eSIM adoption is on the rise thanks to travel and device compatibility | TechCrunch
eSIM as a technology has been around for a decade now. However, global eSIM adoption was around 3% last year and will only cross 5% this year. Despite
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December 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
eSIM as a technology has been around for a decade now. However, global eSIM adoption was around 3% last year and will only cross 5% this year. Despite
The inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to 'stop the development of a mass surveillance network."
New 'KnoWay' robotaxis cause chaos in new Grand Theft Auto Online DLC | TechCrunch
The inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to 'stop the development of a mass surveillance network."
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December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to 'stop the development of a mass surveillance network."
Hamlet TV is a way to help keep citizens informed of what's happening inside local governments.
New streaming channel launches to give viewers a peek into city council meetings | TechCrunch
Hamlet TV is a way to help keep citizens informed of what's happening inside local governments.
techcrunch.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Hamlet TV is a way to help keep citizens informed of what's happening inside local governments.
The New York Times filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity, joining other publishers using legal action as leverage to force AI companies into licensing deals that compensate content creators.
The New York Times is suing Perplexity for copyright infringement | TechCrunch
The New York Times filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity, joining other publishers using legal action as leverage to force AI companies into licensing deals that compensate content creators.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The New York Times filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity, joining other publishers using legal action as leverage to force AI companies into licensing deals that compensate content creators.
Meta is partnering with CNN, Fox News, Fox Sports, Le Monde Group, the People Inc. portfolio of media brands, The Daily Caller, The Washington Examiner, and USA Today.
Meta signs commercial AI data agreements with publishers to offer real-time news on Meta AI | TechCrunch
Meta is partnering with CNN, Fox News, Fox Sports, Le Monde Group, the People Inc. portfolio of media brands, The Daily Caller, The Washington Examiner, and USA Today.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Meta is partnering with CNN, Fox News, Fox Sports, Le Monde Group, the People Inc. portfolio of media brands, The Daily Caller, The Washington Examiner, and USA Today.
The battery storage industry in the U.S. has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, surpassing its most aggressive targets to become one of the largest new sources of power on the grid.
Energy storage industry set aggressive goals for 2025 — and already crushed them | TechCrunch
The battery storage industry in the U.S. has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, surpassing its most aggressive targets to become one of the largest new sources of power on the grid.
techcrunch.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The battery storage industry in the U.S. has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, surpassing its most aggressive targets to become one of the largest new sources of power on the grid.
The EC is taking issue with the fact that X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, has been allowing anyone to buy a "blue checkmark," the platform's long-standing symbol that a user has been verified to be who they are claiming to be.
In its first DSA penalty, EU fines X €120M for 'deceptive' blue check verification system | TechCrunch
The EC is taking issue with the fact that X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, has been allowing anyone to buy a "blue checkmark," the platform's long-standing symbol that a user has been verified to be who they are claiming to be.
techcrunch.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The EC is taking issue with the fact that X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, has been allowing anyone to buy a "blue checkmark," the platform's long-standing symbol that a user has been verified to be who they are claiming to be.
The pet company has published almost no details about what happened, who was affected, and what personal data was exposed.
Petco confirms security lapse exposed customers’ personal data | TechCrunch
The pet company has published almost no details about what happened, who was affected, and what personal data was exposed.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The pet company has published almost no details about what happened, who was affected, and what personal data was exposed.