OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with Pro and Thinking versions
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/openai-launches-gpt-5-4-with-pro-and-thinking-versions/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/openai-launches-gpt-5-4-with-pro-and-thinking-versions/
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with Pro and Thinking versions | TechCrunch
GPT-5.4 is billed as "our most capable and efficient frontier model for professional work."
Google says half of all zero-days it tracked in 2025 targeted buggy enterprise tech
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/google-says-half-of-all-zero-days-it-tracked-in-2025-targeted-buggy-enterprise-tech/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/google-says-half-of-all-zero-days-it-tracked-in-2025-targeted-buggy-enterprise-tech/
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Google says half of all zero-days it tracked in 2025 targeted buggy enterprise tech | TechCrunch
Enterprise software was a major focus of zero-day activity during 2025, with security and networking devices, like firewalls, VPNs, and virtualization platforms among the most targeted by malicious hackers.
Hardware testing startup Nominal hits $1B valuation, raises $155M in 10 months
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/hardware-testing-startup-nominal-hits-1b-valuation-raises-155m-in-10-months/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/hardware-testing-startup-nominal-hits-1b-valuation-raises-155m-in-10-months/
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Hardware testing startup Nominal hits $1B valuation, raises $155M in 10 months | TechCrunch
Nominal provides hardware testing equipment to defense tech companies. Founders Fund led the preemptive deal.
Roblox launches real-time AI chat rephrasing to filter out banned language
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/roblox-launches-real-time-ai-chat-rephrasing-to-filter-out-banned-language/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/roblox-launches-real-time-ai-chat-rephrasing-to-filter-out-banned-language/
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Roblox launches real-time AI chat rephrasing to filter out banned language | TechCrunch
The new feature goes beyond Roblox’s current text filter, which simply replaces banned words and phrases with the “#” symbol.
X revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/x-revamps-creator-subscriptions-with-new-features-like-exclusive-threads-and-shareable-cards/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/x-revamps-creator-subscriptions-with-new-features-like-exclusive-threads-and-shareable-cards/
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X revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards | TechCrunch
X is rolling out a series of new features for creators, like the ability to offer paid threads and other marketing tools.
It’s official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/its-official-the-pentagon-has-labeled-anthropic-a-supply-chain-risk/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/its-official-the-pentagon-has-labeled-anthropic-a-supply-chain-risk/
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It’s official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk | TechCrunch
The Department of Defense has officially labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk, making the AI firm the first American company with the label. Meanwhile, the DOD continues to use Anthropic's AI in Iran.
Italian prosecutors confirm journalist was hacked with Paragon spyware
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/italian-prosecutors-confirm-journalist-was-hacked-with-paragon-spyware/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/italian-prosecutors-confirm-journalist-was-hacked-with-paragon-spyware/
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Italian prosecutors confirm journalist was hacked with Paragon spyware | TechCrunch
Italian authorities are making progress in their investigation into a wide-ranging spyware scandal in Italy involving Paragon spyware. But the mystery of who hacked two Italian journalists with Paragon spyware continues.
BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute ‘flash charging.’ But there’s a catch.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/byd-rolls-out-ev-batteries-with-5-minute-flash-charging-but-theres-a-catch/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/byd-rolls-out-ev-batteries-with-5-minute-flash-charging-but-theres-a-catch/
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BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute ‘flash charging' — but there's a catch | TechCrunch
The Chinese automaker's new Blade Battery 2.0 is capable of charging at up to 1.5 megawatts, dramatically slashing the time it takes to fill up.
Amazon is rolling out a redesigned Fire TV app
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/amazon-is-rolling-out-a-redesigned-fire-tv-app/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/amazon-is-rolling-out-a-redesigned-fire-tv-app/
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Amazon is rolling out a redesigned Fire TV app | TechCrunch
With the updated Fire TV app, users can browse and discover content directly from their phone, manage their watchlist on the go, and play titles on their TV from the mobile app.
FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/fbi-investigating-hack-on-its-wiretap-and-surveillance-systems-report/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/fbi-investigating-hack-on-its-wiretap-and-surveillance-systems-report/
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FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: Report | TechCrunch
Hackers allegedly broke into the FBI’s networks, according to a report by CNN.
US reportedly considering sweeping new chip export controls
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/us-reportedly-considering-sweeping-new-chip-export-controls/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/us-reportedly-considering-sweeping-new-chip-export-controls/
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US reportedly considering sweeping new chip export controls | TechCrunch
In an alleged drafted proposal, the U.S. government would play a role in every chip export sale regardless of which country it's coming from.
Cluely CEO Roy Lee admits to publicly lying about revenue numbers last year
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/cluely-ceo-roy-lee-admits-to-publicly-lying-about-revenue-numbers-last-year/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/cluely-ceo-roy-lee-admits-to-publicly-lying-about-revenue-numbers-last-year/
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Cluely CEO Roy Lee admits to publicly lying about revenue numbers last year | TechCrunch
The $7 million in annual recurring revenue that Cluely CEO Roy Lee shared last summer was a lie, its founder and CEO Roy Lee admitted on Thursday on X.
DiligenceSquared uses AI, voice agents to make M&A research affordable
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/diligencesquared-uses-ai-voice-agents-to-make-ma-research-affordable/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/diligencesquared-uses-ai-voice-agents-to-make-ma-research-affordable/
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DiligenceSquared uses AI, voice agents to make M&A research affordable | TechCrunch
Instead of relying on expensive management consultants, the startup uses AI voice agents to conduct interviews with customers of the companies the PE firms are considering buying.
Anthropic to challenge DOD’s supply chain label in court
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/anthropic-to-challenge-dods-supply-chain-label-in-court/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/anthropic-to-challenge-dods-supply-chain-label-in-court/
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Anthropic to challenge DOD's supply chain label in court | TechCrunch
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he plans to challenge the Department of Defense's designation of the AI firm as a supply chain risk. He claims most Anthropic customers are unaffected by the label.
After Europe, WhatsApp will let rival AI companies offer chatbots in Brazil
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/after-europe-whatsapp-will-let-rival-ai-companies-offer-chatbots-in-brazil/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/after-europe-whatsapp-will-let-rival-ai-companies-offer-chatbots-in-brazil/
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After Europe, WhatsApp will let rival AI companies offer chatbots in Brazil | TechCrunch
Meta is now allowing rival AI companies to provide their chatbots on WhatsApp to Brazilian users for a fee, a day after the company confirmed a similar decision for users in Europe.
India’s Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/indias-karnataka-signals-intent-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/indias-karnataka-signals-intent-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s/
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India's Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s | TechCrunch
Karnataka's proposal highlights a growing global debate over children’s rights and online policy.
Quantum scale-up Pasqal plans $2B SPAC listing, promises to ‘remain French’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/quantum-scale-up-pasqal-plans-2b-spac-listing-promises-to-remain-french/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/quantum-scale-up-pasqal-plans-2b-spac-listing-promises-to-remain-french/
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Quantum scale-up Pasqal plans $2B SPAC listing, promises to 'remain French' | TechCrunch
A SPAC deal that is set to take French quantum company Pasqal public on the Nasdaq values the company at $2 billion pre-money.
City Detect, which uses AI to help cities stay safe and clean, raises $13M Series A
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/city-detect-uses-ai-to-help-cities-stay-safe-and-clean/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/city-detect-uses-ai-to-help-cities-stay-safe-and-clean/
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City Detect, which uses AI to help cities stay safe and clean, raises $13M Series A | TechCrunch
City Detect, a company that helps local governments prevent urban decay, is in at least 17 cities so far, including Dallas and Miami.
Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s’ access to social media
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/indonesia-outlines-plan-to-limit-under-16s-access-to-social-media/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/indonesia-outlines-plan-to-limit-under-16s-access-to-social-media/
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Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s' access to social media | TechCrunch
Indonesian has outlined new regulations that would restrict users under 16 from accessing digital platforms.
TriZetto confirms 3.4M people’s health and personal data was stolen during breach
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/trizetto-confirms-3-4m-peoples-health-and-personal-data-was-stolen-during-breach/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/trizetto-confirms-3-4m-peoples-health-and-personal-data-was-stolen-during-breach/
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TriZetto confirms 3.4M people's health and personal data was stolen during breach | TechCrunch
Health tech giant TriZetto has confirmed that more than 3.4 million people had personal and health information stolen in a 2024 cyberattack, which the company failed to detect for almost a year.