Memory shortage could cause the biggest smartphone shipments dip in over a decade
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/memory-shortage-could-cause-the-biggest-smartphone-shipments-dip-in-over-a-decade/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/memory-shortage-could-cause-the-biggest-smartphone-shipments-dip-in-over-a-decade/
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Memory shortage could cause the biggest dip in smartphone shipments in over a decade | TechCrunch
IDC says phone makers will ship only 1.12 billion smartphones as compared to 1.26 billion last year.
Sophia Space raises $10M seed to demo novel space computers
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/sophia-space-raises-10m-seed-to-demo-novel-space-computers/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/sophia-space-raises-10m-seed-to-demo-novel-space-computers/
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Sophia Space raises $10M seed to demo novel space computers | TechCrunch
The company's modular computer tiles offer a new vision for space data centers.
So, we’re getting Prada Meta AI glasses, right?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/so-were-getting-prada-meta-ai-glasses-right/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/so-were-getting-prada-meta-ai-glasses-right/
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So, we're getting Prada Meta AI glasses, right? | TechCrunch
Mark Zuckerberg was at Prada's fashion week event in Milan, leaving everyone to wonder if we're getting Meta AI glasses under the Prada brand.
Google paid startup Form Energy $1B for its massive 100-hour battery
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/google-paid-startup-form-energy-1b-for-its-massive-100-hour-battery/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/google-paid-startup-form-energy-1b-for-its-massive-100-hour-battery/
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Google paid startup Form Energy $1B for its massive 100-hour battery | TechCrunch
The deal paves the way for Form Energy to raise a new funding round before potentially going public next year.
PayPal might not be looking to sell itself, report
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/paypal-might-not-be-looking-to-sell-itself-report/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/paypal-might-not-be-looking-to-sell-itself-report/
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PayPal might not be looking to sell itself: Report | TechCrunch
PayPal may not be in talks to be acquired, sources have told Semafor, after a previous news report that Stripe was sniffing around.
Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/netflix-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-wbd-bid-studios-hbo-cnn-ellison/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/26/netflix-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-wbd-bid-studios-hbo-cnn-ellison/
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Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount | TechCrunch
In a one-two punch of centibillion-dollar offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix has lost.
Ultrahuman bets on redesigned smart ring to win back U.S. market after Oura dispute
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/ultrahuman-unveils-new-smart-ring-as-it-awaits-u-s-clearance-after-oura-dispute/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/ultrahuman-unveils-new-smart-ring-as-it-awaits-u-s-clearance-after-oura-dispute/
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Ultrahuman bets on redesigned smart ring to win back US market after Oura dispute | TechCrunch
Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro promises 15-day battery life and a $479 price tag as the wearables maker expands its health-tech push.
South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/south-korea-opens-the-door-to-let-google-maps-operate-fully/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/south-korea-opens-the-door-to-let-google-maps-operate-fully/
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South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully | TechCrunch
After years of appeals, Google has finally won approval to export high-precision geographic information out of South Korea and provide proper Google Maps services in the country, including walking and real-time driving directions.
Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/spotify-is-rolling-out-audiobook-charts/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/spotify-is-rolling-out-audiobook-charts/
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Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts | TechCrunch
Similar to the streaming giant's Music and Podcast Charts, the Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre.
Last 24 hours to get TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets at the lowest rates of the year
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/last-24-hours-to-get-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-tickets-at-the-lowest-rates-of-the-year/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/last-24-hours-to-get-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-tickets-at-the-lowest-rates-of-the-year/
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Last 24 hours to get Disrupt 2026 tickets at the lowest rates of the year | TechCrunch
The lowest rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end after today. Prices go up at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $680.
CISA replaces acting director after a bumbling year on the job
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/cisa-replaces-acting-director-gottumukkala-after-a-bumbling-year-on-the-job/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/cisa-replaces-acting-director-gottumukkala-after-a-bumbling-year-on-the-job/
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CISA replaces acting director after a bumbling year on the job | TechCrunch
The U.S. cybersecurity agency's acting director Madhu Gottumukkala will be replaced, after a year of cuts, layoffs, and staff reassignments, and allegations of security lapses and claims he struggled to lead the agency.
Employees at Google and OpenAI support Anthropic’s Pentagon stand in open letter
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/employees-at-google-and-openai-support-anthropics-pentagon-stand-in-open-letter/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/employees-at-google-and-openai-support-anthropics-pentagon-stand-in-open-letter/
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Employees at Google and OpenAI support Anthropic's Pentagon stand in open letter | TechCrunch
While Anthropic has an existing partnership with the Pentagon, the AI company has remained firm that its technology not be used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weaponry.
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‘Pokémon Winds and Waves’ are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/pokemon-winds-and-waves-are-coming-to-the-nintendo-switch-2-in-2027/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/pokemon-winds-and-waves-are-coming-to-the-nintendo-switch-2-in-2027/
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'Pokémon Winds and Waves' are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 | TechCrunch
The tenth generation starter Pokémon were revealed in the trailer: Browt (a grass bird), Pombon (a fire puppy), and Gecqua (a water gecko).
Perplexity’s new Computer is another bet that users need many AI models
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/perplexitys-new-computer-is-another-bet-that-users-need-many-ai-models/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/perplexitys-new-computer-is-another-bet-that-users-need-many-ai-models/
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Perplexity's new Computer is another bet that users need many AI models | TechCrunch
Perplexity Computer, in the company’s words, "unifies every current AI capability into a single system."
Apple and Netflix team up to air Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/apple-and-netflix-team-up-to-air-formula-1-canadian-grand-prix/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/apple-and-netflix-team-up-to-air-formula-1-canadian-grand-prix/
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Apple and Netflix team up to air Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix | TechCrunch
As Netflix continues its live sports push, the company has partnered with Apple to air the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.
AI music generator Suno hits 2M paid subscribers and $300M in annual recurring revenue
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/ai-music-generator-suno-hits-2-million-paid-subscribers-and-300m-in-annual-recurring-revenue/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/ai-music-generator-suno-hits-2-million-paid-subscribers-and-300m-in-annual-recurring-revenue/
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AI music generator Suno hits 2M paid subscribers and $300M in annual recurring revenue | TechCrunch
Suno lets users create music using natural language prompts, making it possible for people with little experience to generate audio with little effort.
Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: What’s actually at stake?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/anthropic-vs-the-pentagon-whats-actually-at-stake/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/anthropic-vs-the-pentagon-whats-actually-at-stake/
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Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: What’s actually at stake? | TechCrunch
Anthropic and the Pentagon are clashing over AI use in autonomous weapons and surveillance, raising high-stakes questions about national security, corporate control, and who sets the rules for military AI.
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Musk bashes OpenAI in deposition, saying ‘nobody committed suicide because of Grok’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/musk-bashes-openai-in-deposition-saying-nobody-committed-suicide-because-of-grok/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/musk-bashes-openai-in-deposition-saying-nobody-committed-suicide-because-of-grok/
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Musk bashes OpenAI in deposition, saying 'nobody committed suicide because of Grok' | TechCrunch
In his lawsuit against OpenAI, Musk touted xAI safety compared with ChatGPT. A few months later, xAI's Grok flooded X with nonconsensual nude images.
President Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic after Pentagon dispute
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/president-trump-orders-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-anthropic-after-pentagon-dispute/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/president-trump-orders-federal-agencies-to-stop-using-anthropic-after-pentagon-dispute/
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Pentagon moves to designate Anthropic as a supply-chain risk | TechCrunch
"We don't need it, we don't want it, and will not do business with them again," the president wrote in the post.
OpenAI fires employee for using confidential info on prediction markets
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/openai-fires-employee-for-using-confidential-info-on-prediction-markets/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/openai-fires-employee-for-using-confidential-info-on-prediction-markets/
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OpenAI fires employee for using confidential info on prediction markets | TechCrunch
The company said such trades violates its internal company policies about using confidential information for personal gain.