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With this launch, India becomes the second market after the U.S. to get Google's Search Live.

Google's Search Live comes to India, AI Mode gets more languages | TechCrunch

With this launch, India becomes the second market after the U.S. to get Google's Search Live.

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Charles Schwab and Singapore-based Qapita have teamed up to launch a new service to help U.S. startups manage cap tables and employee stock plans.

Charles Schwab backs Singapore's Qapita, a Carta challenger | TechCrunch

Charles Schwab and Singapore-based Qapita have teamed up to launch a new service to help U.S. startups manage cap tables and employee stock plans.

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Revolut plans to onboard 20 million users in India by 2030 and process more than $7 billion in transactions.

Revolut aims to take on Indian banks and their 'criminal' forex fees | TechCrunch

Revolut plans to onboard 20 million users in India by 2030 and process more than $7 billion in transactions.

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"Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad," the late Robin Williams' daughter Zelda wrote on Instagram.

You can't libel the dead. But that doesn't mean you should deepfake them. | TechCrunch

"Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad," the late Robin Williams' daughter Zelda wrote on Instagram.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 16h

Trump's Department of Energy wants to cancel billions more in awards that were granted by the Biden administration, and startups are in the crosshairs.

Exclusive: Trump's DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups | TechCrunch

Trump's Department of Energy wants to cancel billions more in awards that were granted by the Biden administration, and startups are in the crosshairs.

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AMD's unusual deal to finance OpenAI's chip purchases could grant the AI model maker up to $100 billion, analyst estimates.

Wall Street analysts explain how AMD’s own stock will pay for OpenAI’s billions in chip purchases | TechCrunch

AMD's unusual deal to finance OpenAI's chip purchases could grant the AI model maker up to $100 billion, analyst estimates.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 17h

The app, which lets you create mini web apps using text prompts, is now available in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panamá, Honduras, Argentina and Pakistan.

Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries | TechCrunch

The app, which lets you create mini web apps using text prompts, is now available in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panamá, Honduras, Argentina and Pakistan.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 18h

Otter is launching a suite of enterprise tools to help companies use its tech to create a central knowledge base.

How Otter.ai's CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe | TechCrunch

Otter is launching a suite of enterprise tools to help companies use its tech to create a central knowledge base.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 18h

The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively -- just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla's current offerings.

Tesla reveals slightly cheaper 'standard' versions of the Model 3 and Model Y | TechCrunch

The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively -- just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla's current offerings.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 19h

The social network says Premium Business will help companies drive growth on the platform by boosting credibility with a gold checkmark and increasing visibility through affiliate badges.

X splits Verified Organizations into 'Premium Business' and 'Premium Organizations' | TechCrunch

The social network says Premium Business will help companies drive growth on the platform by boosting credibility with a gold checkmark and increasing visibility through affiliate badges.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 20h

Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt is giving Disrupt attendees an intimate glimpse into what's new with his latest venture, the aerospace solar power company Aetherflux.

And you can be in the room for that and much, much more Oct. 27 - 29 by getting your Disrupt ticket today! https://tcrn.ch/3Kj11D1

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 20h

Facebook updated its algorithm so users can have greater control over which Reels videos they see.

Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see | TechCrunch

Facebook updated its algorithm so users can have greater control over which Reels videos they see.

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Zack Whittaker @zackwhittaker.com · 22h

SCOOP: India's income tax authority has fixed a major bug that was exposing taxpayers' sensitive data to any other signed-in user, according to the researchers who found it.

TechCrunch's @journalistjagmeet.com verified the data exposure by asking the researchers to check his own records.

Exclusive: Bug in India's income tax portal exposed taxpayers’ sensitive data

TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers' data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak is...

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 20h

The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.

ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones | TechCrunch

The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.

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Mastodon is planning to make it easier for newcomers to discover curated collections of users to follow by launching a new starter packs feature.

Mastodon is taking cues from Bluesky with plans for its own starter 'Packs' | TechCrunch

Mastodon is planning to make it easier for newcomers to discover curated collections of users to follow by launching a new starter packs feature.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 20h

Anthropic's Claude large language model family will be incorporated into some of IBM's software development products.

Anthropic and IBM announce strategic partnership | TechCrunch

Anthropic's Claude large language model family will be incorporated into some of IBM's software development products.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 21h

Blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic said this year’s total is already an all-time record for the North Korean regime.

North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto so far in 2025, researchers say | TechCrunch

Blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic said this year’s total is already an all-time record for the North Korean regime.

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Anthropic's next big bet is India — one of its fastest-growing markets worldwide.

Anthropic plans to open India office, eyes tie-up with billionaire Ambani | TechCrunch

Anthropic's next big bet is India — one of its fastest-growing markets worldwide.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 21h

The legendary Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures is making his return to Disrupt, October 27 - 29 to share his predictions for the next 15 years.

Hear his predictions of precedented abundance, massive job displacement, and transformational change by getting a ticket! https://tcrn.ch/3Kj11D1

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This process could be a way to reduce the world’s dependency on the ecologically destructive palm oil industry.

Startup Battlefield company ÄIO invented a method to make edible fat from ag waste like sawdust | TechCrunch

This process could be a way to reduce the world’s dependency on the ecologically destructive palm oil industry.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 21h

Apple's iPhone Air is refreshing to use. But its battery and single camera is not for most people.

The iPhone Air is so light, I forgot it was in my pocket | TechCrunch

Apple's iPhone Air is refreshing to use. But its battery and single camera is not for most people.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 21h

By coating regular rebar with a thin layer of stainless steel, Allium Engineering could reduce the amount of concrete needed to build a bridge while also prolonging its life.

Exclusive: One startup’s paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built | TechCrunch

By coating regular rebar with a thin layer of stainless steel, Allium Engineering could reduce the amount of concrete needed to build a bridge while also prolonging its life.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 22h

Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services won’t be allowed to “transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than the video content the advertisements accompany,” according to the bill's text.

California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services | TechCrunch

Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services won’t be allowed to “transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than the video content the advertisements accompany,” according to the bill's text.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 22h

The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launches a Mastodon server.

Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse | TechCrunch

The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launches a Mastodon server.

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 22h

TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers' data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak is now fixed.

Exclusive: Bug in India's income tax portal exposed taxpayers’ sensitive data

TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers' data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak is now fixed.

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