GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to U.S. factory
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/gm-to-end-chevy-bolt-ev-production-next-year-move-china-made-buick-to-u-s-factory/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/gm-to-end-chevy-bolt-ev-production-next-year-move-china-made-buick-to-u-s-factory/
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GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to US factory | TechCrunch
The factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration's tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit.
Vimeo starts layoffs after acquisition by Bending Spoons
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/vimeo-starts-layoffs-after-acquisition-by-bending-spoons/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/vimeo-starts-layoffs-after-acquisition-by-bending-spoons/
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Vimeo starts layoffs after acquisition by Bending Spoons | TechCrunch
Vimeo is in the process of laying off some of its global staff after being acquired last year by Bending Spoons for $1.38B.
OpenAI is coming for those sweet enterprise dollars in 2026
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/openai-is-coming-for-those-sweet-enterprise-dollars-in-2026/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/openai-is-coming-for-those-sweet-enterprise-dollars-in-2026/
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OpenAI is coming for those sweet enterprise dollars in 2026 | TechCrunch
OpenAI has reportedly appointed Barret Zoph to lead its push into enterprise just a week after Zoph rejoined the company.
Palmer Luckey says the coolest thing about Anduril expanding to Long Beach is the fighter jets
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/palmer-luckey-says-the-coolest-thing-about-anduril-expanding-to-long-beach-is-the-fighter-jets/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/palmer-luckey-says-the-coolest-thing-about-anduril-expanding-to-long-beach-is-the-fighter-jets/
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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.
Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/former-sequoia-partners-new-startup-uses-ai-to-negotiate-your-calendar-for-you/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/former-sequoia-partners-new-startup-uses-ai-to-negotiate-your-calendar-for-you/
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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.
Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/former-sequoia-partners-new-startup-uses-ai-to-negotiate-your-calendar-for-you/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/22/former-sequoia-partners-new-startup-uses-ai-to-negotiate-your-calendar-for-you/
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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.
Only 1 week left (or until the first 500 passes are gone): The first TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket discount is ending
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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
OpenAI chief Sam Altman plans India visit as AI leaders converge in New Delhi: sources
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/openai-chief-sam-altman-plans-india-visit-as-ai-leaders-converge-in-new-delhi-sources/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/openai-chief-sam-altman-plans-india-visit-as-ai-leaders-converge-in-new-delhi-sources/
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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.
TikTok finalizes deal to create new US entity and avoid ban
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-finalizes-deal-to-create-new-us-entity-and-avoid-ban/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-finalizes-deal-to-create-new-us-entity-and-avoid-ban/
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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.
TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-like-microdramas-are-going-to-make-billions-this-year-even-though-they-kind-of-suck/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-like-microdramas-are-going-to-make-billions-this-year-even-though-they-kind-of-suck/
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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.
Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: reports
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/microsoft-gave-fbi-a-set-of-bitlocker-encryption-keys-to-unlock-suspects-laptops-reports/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/microsoft-gave-fbi-a-set-of-bitlocker-encryption-keys-to-unlock-suspects-laptops-reports/
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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.
This startup will send 1,000 people’s ashes to space — affordably — in 2027
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/this-startup-will-send-1000-peoples-ashes-to-space-affordably-in-2027/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/this-startup-will-send-1000-peoples-ashes-to-space-affordably-in-2027/
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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.
Here’s what you should know about the US TikTok deal
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/heres-whats-you-should-know-about-the-us-tiktok-deal/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/heres-whats-you-should-know-about-the-us-tiktok-deal/
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Here’s what you should know about the US TikTok deal | TechCrunch
A number of investors are competing for the opportunity to purchase the app, and if a deal were to go through, the platform's U.S. business could have its valuation soar to upward of $60 billion. As TikTok's future remains uncertain, a number of prominent…
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters as it develops a specially tailored version
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/meta-pauses-teen-access-to-ai-characters-as-it-develops-a-specially-tailored-version/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/meta-pauses-teen-access-to-ai-characters-as-it-develops-a-specially-tailored-version/
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Meta pauses teen access to AI characters ahead of new version | TechCrunch
Meta will developed new versions of AI characters that will give age-appropriate responses
Google Photos’ latest feature lets you meme yourself
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/google-photos-latest-feature-lets-you-meme-yourself/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/google-photos-latest-feature-lets-you-meme-yourself/
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Google Photos' latest feature lets you meme yourself | TechCrunch
The new feature lets you insert yourself into a meme in Google Photos.
How did Davos turn into a tech conference?
https://techcrunch.com/video/how-did-davos-turn-into-a-tech-conference/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/how-did-davos-turn-into-a-tech-conference/
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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.
Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/researchers-say-russian-government-hackers-were-behind-attempted-poland-power-outage/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/researchers-say-russian-government-hackers-were-behind-attempted-poland-power-outage/
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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.
What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/what-to-know-about-netflixs-landmark-acquisition-of-warner-bros/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/what-to-know-about-netflixs-landmark-acquisition-of-warner-bros/
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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.
The Rippling/Deel corporate spying scandal may have taken another wild turn
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/the-rippling-deel-corporate-spying-scandal-may-have-taken-another-wild-turn/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/the-rippling-deel-corporate-spying-scandal-may-have-taken-another-wild-turn/
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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.
Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/whos-behind-ami-labs-yann-lecuns-world-model-startup/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/whos-behind-ami-labs-yann-lecuns-world-model-startup/
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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.
Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/whos-behind-ami-labs-yann-lecuns-world-model-startup/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/whos-behind-ami-labs-yann-lecuns-world-model-startup/
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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.