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There were times at this week’s meeting of the World Economic Forum when Davos seemed transformed into a high-powered tech conference.
Tech CEOs boast and bicker about AI at Davos | TechCrunch
There were times at this week’s meeting of the World Economic Forum when Davos seemed transformed into a high-powered tech conference.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:02 PM
There were times at this week’s meeting of the World Economic Forum when Davos seemed transformed into a high-powered tech conference.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Trump backers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
SEC drops lawsuit against Winklevoss twins’ Gemini crypto exchange | TechCrunch
The Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Trump backers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Trump backers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
It’s getting hard to tell which AI labs. are actually trying to make money. We created a rating system to help sort it out.
A new test for AI labs: Are you even trying to make money? | TechCrunch
It’s getting hard to tell which AI labs. are actually trying to make money. We created a rating system to help sort it out.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
It’s getting hard to tell which AI labs. are actually trying to make money. We created a rating system to help sort it out.
PopWheels realized its battery swapping network could be used for more than food delivery workers who need to charge their e-bikes. Now, its planning for an "aggressive rollout" this summer.
How PopWheels helped a food cart ditch generators for e-bike batteries | TechCrunch
PopWheels realized its battery swapping network could be used for more than food delivery workers who need to charge their e-bikes. Now, its planning for an "aggressive rollout" this summer.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
PopWheels realized its battery swapping network could be used for more than food delivery workers who need to charge their e-bikes. Now, its planning for an "aggressive rollout" this summer.
Hexus founder and CEO Sakshi Pratap, who previously held engineering roles at Walmart, Oracle, and Google, tells TechCrunch that her San Francisco-based team has already joined Harvey, while the startup's India-based engineers will come onboard once Harvey establishes a Bangalore office.
Legal AI giant Harvey acquires Hexus as competition heats up in legal tech | TechCrunch
Hexus founder and CEO Sakshi Pratap, who previously held engineering roles at Walmart, Oracle, and Google, tells TechCrunch that her San Francisco-based team has already joined Harvey, while the startup's India-based engineers will come onboard once Harvey establishes a Bangalore office.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Hexus founder and CEO Sakshi Pratap, who previously held engineering roles at Walmart, Oracle, and Google, tells TechCrunch that her San Francisco-based team has already joined Harvey, while the startup's India-based engineers will come onboard once Harvey establishes a Bangalore office.
Apple shipped a record 14 million iPhones in India in 2025 and gained market share.
Apple iPhone just had its best year in India as the smartphone market stays broadly flat | TechCrunch
Apple shipped a record 14 million iPhones in India in 2025 and gained market share.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Apple shipped a record 14 million iPhones in India in 2025 and gained market share.
TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws.
TikTok users freak out over app's 'immigration status' collection -- here's what it means | TechCrunch
TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:40 AM
TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws.
Yann LeCun's new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it.
Who's behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun's ‘world model’ startup | TechCrunch
Yann LeCun's new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it.
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January 24, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Yann LeCun's new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it.
The NTSB joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in investigating Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.
Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior | TechCrunch
The NTSB joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in investigating Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The NTSB joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in investigating Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.
The Department of Justice may be conducting a criminal investigation. This is arguably the biggest drama between two HR startups ever.
The Rippling/Deel corporate spying scandal may have taken another wild turn | TechCrunch
The Department of Justice may be conducting a criminal investigation. This is arguably the biggest drama between two HR startups ever.
techcrunch.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:19 PM
The Department of Justice may be conducting a criminal investigation. This is arguably the biggest drama between two HR startups ever.
Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.
What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros | TechCrunch
Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.
Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive "wiper" malware across Poland's energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine.
Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage | TechCrunch
Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive "wiper" malware across Poland's energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive "wiper" malware across Poland's energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets are now live at the lowest price of the year, and if you're among the first 500 registrants, you'll snag a $680 discount.
📍 Moscone West | San Francisco
🗓️ October 13–15
If you pick one tech event this year — this is it: https://tcrn.ch/4b6aSYr
January 23, 2026 at 8:08 PM
The wait is over! 🚀
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets are now live at the lowest price of the year, and if you're among the first 500 registrants, you'll snag a $680 discount.
📍 Moscone West | San Francisco
🗓️ October 13–15
If you pick one tech event this year — this is it: https://tcrn.ch/4b6aSYr
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets are now live at the lowest price of the year, and if you're among the first 500 registrants, you'll snag a $680 discount.
📍 Moscone West | San Francisco
🗓️ October 13–15
If you pick one tech event this year — this is it: https://tcrn.ch/4b6aSYr
Watch as TechCrunch’s Equity podcast discusses which conversations took over Davos this week, the latest startup raises that caught our eye, and more.
How did Davos turn into a tech conference? | TechCrunch
Watch as TechCrunch’s Equity podcast discusses which conversations took over Davos this week, the latest startup raises that caught our eye, and more.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Watch as TechCrunch’s Equity podcast discusses which conversations took over Davos this week, the latest startup raises that caught our eye, and more.
The new feature lets you insert yourself into a meme in Google Photos.
Google Photos' latest feature lets you meme yourself | TechCrunch
The new feature lets you insert yourself into a meme in Google Photos.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
The new feature lets you insert yourself into a meme in Google Photos.
Meta will developed new versions of AI characters that will give age-appropriate responses
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters as it develops a specially tailored version | TechCrunch
Meta will developed new versions of AI characters that will give age-appropriate responses
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January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Meta will developed new versions of AI characters that will give age-appropriate responses
Started by an engineer who worked on the space shuttle program, and at Blue Origin, Space Beyond has a spot on a 2027 Falcon 9 flight.
This startup will send 1,000 people's ashes to space -- affordably -- in 2027 | TechCrunch
Started by an engineer who worked on the space shuttle program, and at Blue Origin, Space Beyond has a spot on a 2027 Falcon 9 flight.
techcrunch.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Started by an engineer who worked on the space shuttle program, and at Blue Origin, Space Beyond has a spot on a 2027 Falcon 9 flight.
The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.
Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: reports | TechCrunch
The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.
techcrunch.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.
The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.
TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck | TechCrunch
The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.
techcrunch.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.
The deal ends a six-year long political saga that that started in 2020 when President Donald Trump tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term.
TikTok finalizes deal to create new US entity and avoid ban | TechCrunch
The deal ends a six-year long political saga that that started in 2020 when President Donald Trump tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term.
techcrunch.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The deal ends a six-year long political saga that that started in 2020 when President Donald Trump tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term.
Sam Altman is set for his first India visit in nearly a year.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman plans India visit as AI leaders converge in New Delhi: sources | TechCrunch
Sam Altman is set for his first India visit in nearly a year.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Sam Altman is set for his first India visit in nearly a year.
Register now to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass and get a second ticket at 50% off. This offer ends on January 30
Only 1 week: 50% discount for +1 is ending | TechCrunch
Register now to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass and get a second ticket at 50% off. This offer ends on January 30
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January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Register now to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass and get a second ticket at 50% off. This offer ends on January 30
The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities.
Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its Full Self-Driving software | TechCrunch
The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities.
techcrunch.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM
The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities.
Blockit, an AI agent that communicates directly with other calendars, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Sequoia.
Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you | TechCrunch
Blockit, an AI agent that communicates directly with other calendars, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Sequoia.
techcrunch.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Blockit, an AI agent that communicates directly with other calendars, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Sequoia.
Anduril on Thursday announced its plans to expand its Southern California presence with a major campus in Long Beach, the town where founder Palmer Luckey grew up.
Palmer Luckey says the coolest thing about Anduril expanding to Long Beach is the fighter jets | TechCrunch
Anduril on Thursday announced its plans to expand its Southern California presence with a major campus in Long Beach, the town where founder Palmer Luckey grew up.
techcrunch.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Anduril on Thursday announced its plans to expand its Southern California presence with a major campus in Long Beach, the town where founder Palmer Luckey grew up.