Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/digg-launches-its-new-reddit-rival-to-the-public/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/digg-launches-its-new-reddit-rival-to-the-public/
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Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunch
Digg, a reboot of an earlier social news site, is now relaunching as a Reddit competitor focused on communities.
Blackstone, General Atlantic-backed Liftoff Mobile files for IPO
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/blackstone-general-atlantic-backed-liftoff-mobile-files-for-ipo/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/blackstone-general-atlantic-backed-liftoff-mobile-files-for-ipo/
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Blackstone, General Atlantic-backed Liftoff Mobile files for IPO | TechCrunch
The company offers a platform that helps mobile app developers market their wares and has an army of bankers working on its IPO.
AI models are starting to crack high-level math problems
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/ai-models-are-starting-to-crack-high-level-math-problems/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/ai-models-are-starting-to-crack-high-level-math-problems/
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AI models are starting to crack high-level math problems | TechCrunch
Since the release of GPT 5.2, AI tools have become inescapable in high-level mathematics.
App downloads declined again in 2025, but consumer spending soared to nearly $156B
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/app-downloads-declined-again-in-2025-but-consumer-spending-soared-to-nearly-156b/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/app-downloads-declined-again-in-2025-but-consumer-spending-soared-to-nearly-156b/
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App downloads declined again in 2025, but consumer spending soared to nearly $156B | TechCrunch
Global app downloads were down, but consumer spending was up to nearly $156B in 2025.
Netflix’s first original video podcasts feature Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/netflixs-first-original-video-podcasts-feature-pete-davidson-and-michael-irvin/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/netflixs-first-original-video-podcasts-feature-pete-davidson-and-michael-irvin/
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Netflix’s first original video podcasts feature Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin | TechCrunch
As Netflix tries to take down YouTube’s dominance in the podcast space, it's getting new originals with Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin.
OpenAI signs deal, worth $10 billion, for compute from Cerebras
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/openai-signs-deal-reportedly-worth-10-billion-for-compute-from-cerebras/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/openai-signs-deal-reportedly-worth-10-billion-for-compute-from-cerebras/
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OpenAI signs deal, worth $10B, for compute from Cerebras | TechCrunch
The collaboration will help OpenAI's models deliver faster response times for more difficult or time-consuming tasks, the companies said.
Musk denies awareness of Grok sexual underage images as California AG launches probe
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/musk-denies-awareness-of-grok-sexual-underage-images-as-california-ag-launches-probe/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/musk-denies-awareness-of-grok-sexual-underage-images-as-california-ag-launches-probe/
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Musk denies awareness of Grok sexual underage images as California AG launches probe | TechCrunch
The California attorney general has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI after its chatbot Grok began generating nonconsensual sexual images of real women and even children.
India’s Emversity doubles valuation as it scales workers AI can’t replace
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/indias-emversity-doubles-valuation-as-it-scales-workers-ai-cant-replace/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/indias-emversity-doubles-valuation-as-it-scales-workers-ai-cant-replace/
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India's Emversity doubles valuation as it scales workers AI can't replace | TechCrunch
Emversity has raised $30 million in a new round as it scales job-ready training in India.
The FTC’s data-sharing order against GM is finally settled
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/the-ftcs-data-sharing-order-against-gm-is-finally-settled/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/the-ftcs-data-sharing-order-against-gm-is-finally-settled/
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The FTC's data-sharing order against GM is finally settled | TechCrunch
The order, first proposed a year ago, bans GM from collecting and then selling geolocation data to third parties, like data brokers and insurance companies.
Mira Murati’s startup, Thinking Machines Lab, is losing two of its co-founders to OpenAI
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/mira-muratis-startup-thinking-machines-lab-is-losing-two-of-its-co-founders-to-openai/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/mira-muratis-startup-thinking-machines-lab-is-losing-two-of-its-co-founders-to-openai/
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Mira Murati's startup, Thinking Machines Lab, is losing two of its co-founders to OpenAI | TechCrunch
The abrupt change in personnel was in the works for several weeks, according to an OpenAI executive.
Microsoft taps India’s Varaha for durable carbon removal offtake
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/microsoft-taps-indias-varaha-for-asia-first-durable-carbon-removal-offtake/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/microsoft-taps-indias-varaha-for-asia-first-durable-carbon-removal-offtake/
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Microsoft taps India’s Varaha for durable carbon removal offtake | TechCrunch
Microsoft is buying over 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits from India's Varaha over the next three years.
Tiger Global loses India tax case tied to Walmart-Flipkart deal in blow to offshore playbook
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/tiger-global-loses-india-tax-case-tied-to-walmart-flipkart-deal-in-blow-to-offshore-playbook/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/tiger-global-loses-india-tax-case-tied-to-walmart-flipkart-deal-in-blow-to-offshore-playbook/
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Tiger Global loses India tax case tied to Walmart-Flipkart deal in blow to offshore playbook | TechCrunch
Tiger Global's case in India is being closely watched by investors.
Spotify raises its subscription prices in the U.S. again
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/spotify-raises-its-subscription-prices-in-the-u-s-again/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/spotify-raises-its-subscription-prices-in-the-u-s-again/
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Spotify raises its subscription prices in the US again | TechCrunch
Spotify raised prices for its subscription plan in the U.S. for the third time in three years, as it hiked the monthly plan from $11.99 per month to $12.99 per month.
Parloa triples its valuation in 8 months to $3B with $350M raise
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/parloa-triples-its-valuation-in-8-months-to-3b-with-350m-raise/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/parloa-triples-its-valuation-in-8-months-to-3b-with-350m-raise/
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Parloa triples its valuation in 8 months to $3B with $350M raise | TechCrunch
The massive round was led by existing investor General Catalyst, with participation from other returning backers.
How one startup is using probiotics to try and ease the copper shortage
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/how-one-startup-is-using-probiotics-to-try-and-ease-the-copper-shortage/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/how-one-startup-is-using-probiotics-to-try-and-ease-the-copper-shortage/
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Exclusive: How one startup is using probiotics to try and ease the copper shortage | TechCrunch
Transition Metal Solutions is applying a special cocktail to coax microbes into unlocking more copper from ore.
US senators demand answers from X, Meta, Alphabet on sexualized deepfakes
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/us-senators-demand-answers-from-x-meta-alphabet-on-sexualized-deepfakes/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/us-senators-demand-answers-from-x-meta-alphabet-on-sexualized-deepfakes/
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US senators demand answers from X, Meta, Alphabet, and others on sexualized deepfakes | TechCrunch
In a letter to the leaders of X, Meta, Alphabet, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok, several U.S. senators are demanding the companies provide proof that they have "robust protections and policies" in place, and how they plan to curb the rise of sexualized deepfakes…
Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity and others
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/wikimedia-foundation-announces-new-ai-partnerships-with-amazon-meta-microsoft-perplexity-and-others/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/wikimedia-foundation-announces-new-ai-partnerships-with-amazon-meta-microsoft-perplexity-and-others/
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Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity, and others | TechCrunch
The AI partnerships allow companies to access the org's content, like Wikipedia, at scale.
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/openai-invests-in-sam-altmans-brain-computer-interface-startup-merge-labs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/openai-invests-in-sam-altmans-brain-computer-interface-startup-merge-labs/
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OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs | TechCrunch
Merge Labs is a “research lab” dedicated to “bridging biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability.” OpenAI wrote the largest check in Merge Labs' $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation.
The US imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips headed to China
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/the-us-imposes-25-tariff-on-nvidias-h200-ai-chips-headed-to-china/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/the-us-imposes-25-tariff-on-nvidias-h200-ai-chips-headed-to-china/
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The US imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips headed to China | TechCrunch
The Trump administration formalized its 25% cut of H200 chip sales in China with a tariff that applies to certain semiconductors.
Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/irans-internet-shutdown-is-now-one-of-its-longest-ever-as-protests-continue/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/irans-internet-shutdown-is-now-one-of-its-longest-ever-as-protests-continue/
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Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue | TechCrunch
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/ai-video-startup-higgsfield-founded-by-ex-snap-exec-lands-1-3b-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/15/ai-video-startup-higgsfield-founded-by-ex-snap-exec-lands-1-3b-valuation/
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AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation | TechCrunch
Higgsfield says it's on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares.
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