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.
India disrupts access to popular developer platform Supabase with blocking order
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/india-disrupts-access-to-popular-developer-platform-supabase-with-blocking-order/
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India disrupts access to popular developer platform Supabase with blocking order | TechCrunch
India, one of Supabase’s biggest markets, is seeing patchy access after a government block order.
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Why China’s humanoid robot industry is winning the early market
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/why-chinas-humanoid-robot-industry-is-winning-the-early-market/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/why-chinas-humanoid-robot-industry-is-winning-the-early-market/
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Why China’s humanoid robot industry is winning the early market | TechCrunch
China’s push into humanoid robots is accelerating, with domestic firms shipping more units and iterating faster than U.S. competitors in a still-nascent market.
Xiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra slim powerbank
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/xiaomi-launches-17-ultra-smartphone-an-airtag-clone-and-an-ultra-slim-powerbank/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/xiaomi-launches-17-ultra-smartphone-an-airtag-clone-and-an-ultra-slim-powerbank/
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Xiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra-slim power bank | TechCrunch
We round up everything Xiaomi announced at its Mobile World Congress event.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman announces Pentagon deal with ‘technical safeguards’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/openais-sam-altman-announces-pentagon-deal-with-technical-safeguards/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/openais-sam-altman-announces-pentagon-deal-with-technical-safeguards/
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman announces Pentagon deal with ‘technical safeguards’ | TechCrunch
OpenAI's CEO claims its new defense contract includes protections addressing the same issues that became a flashpoint for Anthropic.
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The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/billion-dollar-infrastructure-deals-ai-boom-data-centers-openai-oracle-nvidia-microsoft-google-meta/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/billion-dollar-infrastructure-deals-ai-boom-data-centers-openai-oracle-nvidia-microsoft-google-meta/
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The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom | TechCrunch
Here's everything we know about the biggest AI infrastructure projects, including major spending from Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.
Anthropic’s Claude rises to No. 2 in the App Store following Pentagon dispute
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/anthropics-claude-rises-to-no-2-in-the-app-store-following-pentagon-dispute/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/anthropics-claude-rises-to-no-2-in-the-app-store-following-pentagon-dispute/
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Anthropic’s Claude rises to No. 1 in the App Store following Pentagon dispute | TechCrunch
Anthropic’s chatbot Claude seems to have benefited from the attention around the company’s fraught negotiations with the Pentagon.
What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/warner-bros-netflix-paramount-acquisition-timeline-wbd/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/warner-bros-netflix-paramount-acquisition-timeline-wbd/
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What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale | TechCrunch
Learn more about Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.
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Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/why-did-netflix-back-down-from-its-deal-to-acquire-warner-bros/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/why-did-netflix-back-down-from-its-deal-to-acquire-warner-bros/
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Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.? | TechCrunch
Netflix's co-CEO reportedly told Trump, "I took your advice."