Accel doubles down on Fibr AI as agents turn static websites into one-to-one experiences
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/accel-doubles-down-on-fibr-ai-as-agents-turn-static-websites-into-one-to-one-experiences/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/accel-doubles-down-on-fibr-ai-as-agents-turn-static-websites-into-one-to-one-experiences/
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Accel doubles down on Fibr AI as agents turn static websites into one-to-one experiences | TechCrunch
Fibr AI replaces marketing agency- and engineering-heavy website personalization with autonomous systems designed for enterprise scale.
Spotify upgrades its lyrics feature with offline access, more translations
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/spotify-upgrades-its-lyrics-feature-with-offline-access-more-translations/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/spotify-upgrades-its-lyrics-feature-with-offline-access-more-translations/
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Spotify upgrades its lyrics feature with offline access, more translations | TechCrunch
Spotify is revamping its lyrics feature, adding offline access for Premium users, global lyric translations, and a more prominent placement in the Now Playing view.
Apeiron Labs gets $29M to flood the oceans with autonomous underwater robots
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/apeiron-labs-gets-29m-to-flood-the-oceans-with-autonomous-underwater-robots/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/apeiron-labs-gets-29m-to-flood-the-oceans-with-autonomous-underwater-robots/
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Exclusive: Apeiron Labs gets $29M to flood the oceans with autonomous underwater robots | TechCrunch
Most of what we know about the ocean just skims the surface, literally. We’ve gathered a large quantity of data on the oceans from satellites, but most of
Alexa+, Amazon’s AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/alexa-amazons-ai-assistant-is-now-available-to-everyone-in-the-u-s/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/alexa-amazons-ai-assistant-is-now-available-to-everyone-in-the-u-s/
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Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the US | TechCrunch
Amazon opens Alexa+ to everyone in the U.S. The AI feature is free for Prime members across devices, and free for everyone on mobile and web.
SNAK Venture Partners raises $50M fund to back vertical marketplaces
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/snak-venture-partners-raises-50m-fund-to-back-digitizing-marketplaces/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/snak-venture-partners-raises-50m-fund-to-back-digitizing-marketplaces/
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SNAK Venture Partners raises $50M fund to back vertical marketplaces | TechCrunch
The firm has already invested in six companies, including BigRentals and Repackify, focused on equipment rental and packaging logistics, respectively.
Uber appoints new CFO as its AV plans accelerate
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/uber-appoints-new-cfo-as-its-av-plans-accelerate/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/uber-appoints-new-cfo-as-its-av-plans-accelerate/
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Uber appoints new CFO as its AV plans accelerate | TechCrunch
Uber is promoting Balaji Krishnamurthy, its VP of strategic finance and investor relations, to be its CFO, replacing its current finance chief Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah.
ElevenLabs raises $500M from Sequioia at a $11 billion valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/elevenlabs-raises-500m-from-sequioia-at-a-11-billion-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/elevenlabs-raises-500m-from-sequioia-at-a-11-billion-valuation/
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ElevenLabs raises $500M from Sequoia at an $11 billion valuation | TechCrunch
ElevenLabs' valuation has raised more than three times in the last 12 months.
Roblox’s 4D creation feature is now available in open beta
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/robloxs-4d-creation-feature-is-now-available-in-open-beta/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/robloxs-4d-creation-feature-is-now-available-in-open-beta/
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Roblox's 4D creation feature is now available in open beta | TechCrunch
Roblox's highly anticipated 4D creation feature has officially arrived in open beta.
Lunar Energy raises $232M to deploy home batteries that prop up the grid
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/lunar-energy-raises-232m-to-deploy-home-batteries-that-prop-up-the-grid/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/lunar-energy-raises-232m-to-deploy-home-batteries-that-prop-up-the-grid/
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Lunar Energy raises $232M to deploy home batteries that prop up the grid | TechCrunch
The startup has raised more than $500 million, to date, from investors to build a massive, distributed power plant supported by residential batteries.
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Hackers publish personal information stolen during Harvard, UPenn data breaches
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/hackers-publish-personal-information-stolen-during-harvard-upenn-data-breaches/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/hackers-publish-personal-information-stolen-during-harvard-upenn-data-breaches/
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Hackers publish personal information stolen during Harvard, UPenn data breaches | TechCrunch
The prolific cybercrime group ShinyHunters took responsibility for hacking Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, and published the stolen data on its extortion website.
Tinder looks to AI to help fight ‘swipe fatigue’ and dating app burnout
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/tinder-looks-to-ai-to-help-fight-swipe-fatigue-and-dating-app-burnout/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/tinder-looks-to-ai-to-help-fight-swipe-fatigue-and-dating-app-burnout/
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Tinder looks to AI to help fight 'swipe fatigue' and dating app burnout | TechCrunch
Tinder is testing AI recommendations and insight from your Camera Roll for better matches.
Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film and TV production next month
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/amazon-to-begin-testing-ai-tools-for-film-and-tv-production-next-month/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/amazon-to-begin-testing-ai-tools-for-film-and-tv-production-next-month/
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Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film and TV production next month | TechCrunch
Amazon MGM Studios will reportedly begin a closed beta program in March to test its AI tools to help with film and TV production.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX company town is getting a police department
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/elon-musks-spacex-company-town-is-getting-a-police-department/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/elon-musks-spacex-company-town-is-getting-a-police-department/
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Elon Musk's SpaceX company town is getting a police department | TechCrunch
The new department will have up to eight police officers and could be up and running in a few months.
AI SRE Resolve AI confirms $125M raise, unicorn valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/ai-sre-resolve-ai-confirms-125m-raise-unicorn-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/ai-sre-resolve-ai-confirms-125m-raise-unicorn-valuation/
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AI SRE Resolve AI confirms $125M raise, unicorn valuation | TechCrunch
The two-year-old startup confirms that it closed a Series A led by Lightspeed at $1 billion valuation.
Meet Gizmo: a TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/meet-gizmo-a-tiktok-for-interactive-vibe-coded-mini-apps/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/meet-gizmo-a-tiktok-for-interactive-vibe-coded-mini-apps/
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Meet Gizmo: A TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps | TechCrunch
Gizmo's app is like a TikTok for vibe-coded mini apps... and it's a lot of fun.
The Wayback Machine debuts a new plugin designed to fix the internet’s broken links problem
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/the-wayback-machine-debuts-a-new-plugin-designed-to-fix-the-internets-broken-links-problem/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/the-wayback-machine-debuts-a-new-plugin-designed-to-fix-the-internets-broken-links-problem/
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The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem | TechCrunch
Should a linked web page go offline, the new feature will then redirect readers to the archived versions, so that there is no drop in service. The tool also archives a user's own posts, helping to ensure their longevity.
Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/googles-gemini-app-has-surpassed-750m-monthly-active-users/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/googles-gemini-app-has-surpassed-750m-monthly-active-users/
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Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users | TechCrunch
Google revealed a significant milestone for its Gemini app, announcing over 750 million monthly active users as it competes with ChatGPT and Meta AI.
Stripe alumni raise €30M Series A for Duna, backed by Stripe and Adyen execs
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/stripe-alumni-raise-e30m-series-a-for-duna-backed-by-stripe-and-adyen-execs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/stripe-alumni-raise-e30m-series-a-for-duna-backed-by-stripe-and-adyen-execs/
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Stripe alumni raise €30M Series A for Duna, backed by Stripe and Adyen execs | TechCrunch
Having raised a €30 million Series A round led by CapitalG, business identity verification startup Duna is now among the most well-capitalized European startups founded by Stripe alumni.
Mundi Ventures closes on €750M for Kembara, its largest deep tech and climate fund
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/mundi-ventures-closes-on-e750m-for-kembara-its-largest-deep-tech-and-climate-fund/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/mundi-ventures-closes-on-e750m-for-kembara-its-largest-deep-tech-and-climate-fund/
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Mundi Ventures closes on €750M for Kembara, its largest deep tech and climate fund | TechCrunch
Spain-based deeptech and climate megafund Kembara has just completed a €750 million first close toward its €1 billion target.
As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap’s Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/as-it-preps-specs-for-the-masses-snaps-q4-shows-revenue-growth-but-fewer-daily-users/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/as-it-preps-specs-for-the-masses-snaps-q4-shows-revenue-growth-but-fewer-daily-users/
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As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap's Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users | TechCrunch
The company is engaged in a strategy to diversify its revenue sources as it heads into the new year.
Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/sam-altman-got-exceptionally-testy-over-claude-super-bowl-ads/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/sam-altman-got-exceptionally-testy-over-claude-super-bowl-ads/
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Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads | TechCrunch
He posted a novella-sized rant that devolved into to calling his rival "dishonest" and "authoritarian."
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