SpaceX didn’t properly inspect crane before collapse at Starbase, OSHA says
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/spacex-didnt-properly-inspect-crane-before-collapse-at-starbase-osha-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/spacex-didnt-properly-inspect-crane-before-collapse-at-starbase-osha-says/
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SpaceX didn't properly inspect crane before collapse at Starbase, OSHA says | TechCrunch
The federal safety agency has hit SpaceX with a $115,850 fine after finding seven "serious" violations during its investigation.
Grubhub parent acquires restaurant rewards startup Claim
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/grubhub-parent-acquires-restaurant-rewards-startup-claim/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/grubhub-parent-acquires-restaurant-rewards-startup-claim/
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Grubhub parent acquires restaurant rewards startup Claim | TechCrunch
The acquisition will give restaurants on Grubhub access to Claim’s customer acquisition and retention tools, while Grubhub diners can receive rewards.
One of the first alternative app stores in the EU is shutting down
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/one-of-the-first-alternative-app-stores-in-the-eu-is-shutting-down/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/one-of-the-first-alternative-app-stores-in-the-eu-is-shutting-down/
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One of the first alternative app stores in the EU is shutting down | TechCrunch
Setapp Mobile, one of the first alternative app stores in the EU, is shutting down next month, citing Apple's ever-changing terms.
Retail startup Another raises a $2.5M seed to help sell excess inventory
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/retail-startup-another-raises-a-2-5m-seed-to-help-sell-excess-inventory/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/retail-startup-another-raises-a-2-5m-seed-to-help-sell-excess-inventory/
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Retail startup Another raises a $2.5M seed to help sell excess inventory | TechCrunch
Another hopes to help companies address excess inventory before brands opt to sell items to bulk resellers. Corina Marshall, Another's founder, says items sold through such resellers may be deeply discounted, an outcome brands might not want.
ICE becomes one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky after its verification
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/ice-becomes-one-of-the-most-blocked-accounts-on-bluesky-after-its-verification/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/ice-becomes-one-of-the-most-blocked-accounts-on-bluesky-after-its-verification/
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ICE becomes one of the most-blocked accounts on Bluesky after its verification | TechCrunch
ICE has been verified on Bluesky, and quickly becomes one of the top most-blocked accounts.
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says tariffs are starting to drive up product prices
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-says-tariffs-are-starting-to-drive-up-product-prices/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-says-tariffs-are-starting-to-drive-up-product-prices/
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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says tariffs are starting to drive up product prices | TechCrunch
Jassy said on Tuesday that while Amazon is trying to keep prices low, price hikes may be unavoidable in some cases.
Ethernovia raises $90M as investors rush to fund ‘Physical AI’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/ethernovia-raises-90m-as-investors-rush-to-fund-physical-ai/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/ethernovia-raises-90m-as-investors-rush-to-fund-physical-ai/
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Ethernovia raises $90M as investors rush to fund 'physical AI' | TechCrunch
The automotive-focused company is looking to expand its Ethernet-based processors to fields like robotics.
UStrive security lapse exposed personal data of its users, including children
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/ustrive-security-lapse-exposed-personal-data-of-its-users-including-children/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/ustrive-security-lapse-exposed-personal-data-of-its-users-including-children/
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Exclusive: UStrive security lapse exposed personal data of its users, including children
The online mentoring site UStrive exposed email addresses, phone numbers, and other non-public information to other logged-in users. The nonprofit told TechCrunch that the issue is now fixed, but wouldn't commit to alerting affected individuals.
Trump administration admits DOGE may have misused Americans’ Social Security data
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/trump-administration-admits-doge-may-have-misused-americans-social-security-data/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/trump-administration-admits-doge-may-have-misused-americans-social-security-data/
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Trump administration admits DOGE may have misused Americans' Social Security data | TechCrunch
The revelation comes as part of a series of corrections in a legal case over DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration data.
X open sources its algorithm while facing a transparency fine and Grok controversies
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/x-open-sources-its-algorithm-while-facing-a-transparency-fine-and-grok-controversies/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/x-open-sources-its-algorithm-while-facing-a-transparency-fine-and-grok-controversies/
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X open sources its algorithm while facing a transparency fine and Grok controversies | TechCrunch
In a post to GitHub on Tuesday, the social media giant purported to share its secret sauce.
Why Serve Robotics is acquiring a hospital assistant robot company
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/why-serve-robotics-is-acquiring-a-hospital-assistant-robot-company/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/why-serve-robotics-is-acquiring-a-hospital-assistant-robot-company/
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Why Serve Robotics is acquiring a hospital assistant robot company | TechCrunch
Diligent Robotics is a startup that builds robots designed to assist in hospitals by delivering lab samples, supplies, and other tasks. The deal values Diligent's common stock at $29 million.
Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/luminar-founder-austin-russell-agrees-to-accept-subpoena-in-bankruptcy-case/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/luminar-founder-austin-russell-agrees-to-accept-subpoena-in-bankruptcy-case/
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Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case | TechCrunch
The agreement comes two weeks after Luminar accused its billionaire founder of dodging information requests, as it evaluates potential legal claims.
Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/luminar-founder-austin-russell-agrees-to-accept-subpoena-in-bankruptcy-case/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/luminar-founder-austin-russell-agrees-to-accept-subpoena-in-bankruptcy-case/
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Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case | TechCrunch
The agreement comes two weeks after Luminar accused its billionaire founder of dodging information requests, as it evaluates potential legal claims.
Why Serve Robotics is acquiring a hospital assistant robot company
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/why-serve-robotics-is-acquiring-a-hospital-assistant-robot-company/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/why-serve-robotics-is-acquiring-a-hospital-assistant-robot-company/
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Why Serve Robotics is acquiring a hospital assistant robot company | TechCrunch
Diligent Robotics is a startup that builds robots designed to assist in hospitals by delivering lab samples, supplies, and other tasks. The deal values Diligent's common stock at $29 million.
Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/elon-musk-says-teslas-restarted-dojo3-will-be-for-space-based-ai-compute/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/elon-musk-says-teslas-restarted-dojo3-will-be-for-space-based-ai-compute/
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Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’ | TechCrunch
Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won’t be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead, Musk says it will be dedicated to “space-based AI compute.”
In an effort to protect young users, ChatGPT will now predict how old you are
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/in-an-effort-to-protect-young-users-chatgpt-will-now-predict-how-old-you-are/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/in-an-effort-to-protect-young-users-chatgpt-will-now-predict-how-old-you-are/
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In an effort to protect young users, ChatGPT will now predict how old you are | TechCrunch
The feature is designed to stop problematic content from being delivered to users under the age of 18.
Netflix to redesign its app as it competes with social platforms for daily engagement
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/netflix-to-redesign-its-app-as-it-competes-with-social-platforms-for-daily-engagement/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/netflix-to-redesign-its-app-as-it-competes-with-social-platforms-for-daily-engagement/
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Netflix to redesign its app as it competes with social platforms for daily engagement | TechCrunch
At the center of the redesign is deeper integration of vertical video feeds, which the streaming giant has been experimenting with since May.
Anthropic’s CEO stuns Davos with Nvidia criticism
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/anthropics-ceo-stuns-davos-with-nvidia-criticism/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/anthropics-ceo-stuns-davos-with-nvidia-criticism/
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Anthropic's CEO stuns Davos with Nvidia criticism | TechCrunch
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei unloaded on both the administration and U.S. chip companies over plans to sell to China. The criticism was particularly notable because one of those chipmakers, Nvidia, is a major partner and investor in Anthropic.
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Bolna nabs $6.3 million from General Catalyst for its India-focused voice orchestration platform
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/bolna-nabs-6-3-million-from-general-catalyst-for-its-india-focused-voice-orchestration-platform/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/bolna-nabs-6-3-million-from-general-catalyst-for-its-india-focused-voice-orchestration-platform/
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Bolna nabs $6.3M from General Catalyst for its India-focused voice orchestration platform | TechCrunch
Bolna said that 75% of its revenue is coming from self-serve customers.
Amagi slides in India debut, as cloud TV software firm tests investor appetite
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/amagi-slides-in-india-debut-as-cloud-tv-software-firm-tests-investor-appetite/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/amagi-slides-in-india-debut-as-cloud-tv-software-firm-tests-investor-appetite/
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Amagi slides in India debut, as cloud TV software firm tests investor appetite | TechCrunch
Amagi shares debuted at a 12% discount, offering an early read on investor demand for a rare type of tech listing in India.
Snap reaches settlement in social media addiction lawsuit
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/snap-reaches-settlement-in-social-media-addiction-lawsuit/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/snap-reaches-settlement-in-social-media-addiction-lawsuit/
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Snap reaches settlement in social media addiction lawsuit | TechCrunch
Snap is still a defendant in similar cases related to social media addiction.