A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/nearby-glasses-new-app-alerts-you-wearing-smart-glasses-surveillance-meta-snap-bluetooth/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/nearby-glasses-new-app-alerts-you-wearing-smart-glasses-surveillance-meta-snap-bluetooth/
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A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses | TechCrunch
A hobbyist developer's new app, which can detect nearby smart glasses, comes amid resistance to always-on recording and listening devices that invade people's privacy.
No one has a good plan for how AI companies should work with the government
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/openai-anthropic-department-of-defense-war-hegseth-ai-companies-work-with-us-government/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/openai-anthropic-department-of-defense-war-hegseth-ai-companies-work-with-us-government/
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No one has a good plan for how AI companies should work with the government | TechCrunch
As OpenAI transitions from a wildly successful consumer startup into a piece of national security infrastructure, the company seems unequipped to manage its new responsibilities.
Geopolitical drama reportedly stalls IPO of SoftBank-backed PayPay
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/geopolitical-drama-reportedly-stalls-ipo-of-softbank-backed-paypay/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/geopolitical-drama-reportedly-stalls-ipo-of-softbank-backed-paypay/
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Geopolitical drama reportedly stalls IPO of SoftBank-backed PayPay | TechCrunch
The Japan-based company reportedly aimed for a public valuation of at least ¥1.5 trillion ($10 billion).
Stripe wants to turn your AI costs into a profit center
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/stripe-wants-to-turn-your-ai-costs-into-a-profit-center/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/stripe-wants-to-turn-your-ai-costs-into-a-profit-center/
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Stripe wants to turn your AI costs into a profit center | TechCrunch
Stripe released a preview intended to allow AI companies to easily track, pass through, and make a profit on underlying AI model fees.
India’s Pronto formalizes house help as its valuation jumps 8× in under a year
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/indias-pronto-formalizes-house-help-as-its-valuation-jumps-8x-in-under-a-year/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/indias-pronto-formalizes-house-help-as-its-valuation-jumps-8x-in-under-a-year/
Cursor has reportedly surpassed $2B in annualized revenue
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/cursor-has-reportedly-surpassed-2b-in-annualized-revenue/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/02/cursor-has-reportedly-surpassed-2b-in-annualized-revenue/
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Cursor has reportedly surpassed $2B in annualized revenue | TechCrunch
The four-year-old startup saw its revenue run rate double over the past three months, according to one Bloomberg source.
Apple unveils new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M5
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/apple-unveils-new-macbook-air-and-macbook-pro-with-m5/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/apple-unveils-new-macbook-air-and-macbook-pro-with-m5/
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Apple unveils new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M5 | TechCrunch
These updated M5 chips were specifically designed to make the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops better at handling intensive AI tasks.
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X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/x-begins-testing-standalone-x-chat-app-on-ios/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/x-begins-testing-standalone-x-chat-app-on-ios/
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X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS | TechCrunch
The new app promises a way to send and receive messages without being distracted by your timeline.
X says it will suspend creators from revenue-sharing program for unlabeled AI posts of ‘armed conflict’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/x-says-it-will-suspend-creators-from-revenue-sharing-program-for-unlabeled-ai-posts-of-armed-conflict/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/x-says-it-will-suspend-creators-from-revenue-sharing-program-for-unlabeled-ai-posts-of-armed-conflict/
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X says it will suspend creators from revenue-sharing program for unlabeled AI posts of 'armed conflict' | TechCrunch
Creators who break the rules will get a three-month suspension, and if they continue to violate the policy, they'll be permanently banned.
Claude Code rolls out a voice mode capability
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/claude-code-rolls-out-a-voice-mode-capability/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/claude-code-rolls-out-a-voice-mode-capability/
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Claude Code rolls out a voice mode capability | TechCrunch
Anthropic is stepping up its game in the AI coding space with the rollout of Voice Mode in Claude Code.
Anduril aims at $60 billion valuation in new funding round
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/anduril-aims-at-60-billion-valuation-in-new-funding-round/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/anduril-aims-at-60-billion-valuation-in-new-funding-round/
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Anduril aims at $60 billion valuation in new funding round | TechCrunch
The funding round would come less than a year after Anduril's Series G, which closed in June with $2.5 billion against a $30 billion valuation.
ChatGPT’s new GPT-5.3 Instant model will stop telling you to calm down
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/chatgpts-new-gpt-5-3-instant-model-will-stop-telling-you-to-calm-down/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/chatgpts-new-gpt-5-3-instant-model-will-stop-telling-you-to-calm-down/
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ChatGPT's new GPT-5.3 Instant model will stop telling you to calm down | TechCrunch
The company says the new model will reduce the "cringe" that's been annoying its users for months.
AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s congressional bid
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/ai-companies-are-spending-millions-to-thwart-this-former-tech-execs-congressional-bid/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/ai-companies-are-spending-millions-to-thwart-this-former-tech-execs-congressional-bid/
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AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s congressional bid | TechCrunch
A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undercut candidates pushing for AI regulation. New York's Alex Bores, a former tech executive himself, is one of them.
Just three companies dominated the $189 billion in VC investments last month
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/openai-anthropic-waymo-dominated-189-billion-vc-investments-february-crunchbase-report/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/openai-anthropic-waymo-dominated-189-billion-vc-investments-february-crunchbase-report/
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Just three companies dominated the $189B in VC investments last month | TechCrunch
Crunchbase data shows a record $189 billion of global venture capital flowed to startups last month, with AI startups nabbing 90% of the capital.
TikTok down for some in U.S., thanks to second Oracle outage since sale
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/tiktok-down-for-some-in-u-s-thanks-to-second-oracle-outage-since-sale/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/tiktok-down-for-some-in-u-s-thanks-to-second-oracle-outage-since-sale/
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TikTok down for some in US, thanks to second Oracle outage since sale | TechCrunch
TikTok experienced a similar outage just days after ByteDance divested the app's U.S. operations.
Alibaba’s Qwen tech lead steps down after major AI push
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/alibabas-qwen-tech-lead-steps-down-after-major-ai-push/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/alibabas-qwen-tech-lead-steps-down-after-major-ai-push/
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Alibaba's Qwen tech lead steps down after major AI push | TechCrunch
Reactions rippled through Alibaba's Qwen team after tech lead Junyang Lin stepped down following a major model launch.
A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/a-suite-of-government-hacking-tools-targeting-iphones-is-now-being-used-by-cybercriminals/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/a-suite-of-government-hacking-tools-targeting-iphones-is-now-being-used-by-cybercriminals/
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A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals | TechCrunch
Security researchers say exploits used by governments to hack into iPhones have been found to be used by cybercriminals. They warned of an emerging market for "secondhand" exploits.
Why AI startups are selling the same equity at two different prices
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/why-ai-startups-are-selling-the-same-equity-at-two-different-prices/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/why-ai-startups-are-selling-the-same-equity-at-two-different-prices/
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Why AI startups are selling the same equity at two different prices | TechCrunch
Some AI founders are using a novel valuation mechanism to manufacture unicorn status.
Eight Sleep raises $50M at $1.5B valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/eight-sleep-raises-50m-at-1-5b-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/eight-sleep-raises-50m-at-1-5b-valuation/
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Eight Sleep raises $50M at $1.5B valuation | TechCrunch
Eight Sleep said it was free-cash-flow positive in 2025 and plans to use the new funding for new products, global expansions, and clinical validation.
Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/who-needs-data-centers-in-space-when-they-can-float-offshore/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/who-needs-data-centers-in-space-when-they-can-float-offshore/
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Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore? | TechCrunch
Offshore wind developer Aikido will deploy a small data center beneath a floating offshore wind turbine later this year.
Meet the MacBook Neo, Apple’s colorful answer to the Chromebook, starting at $599
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/meet-the-macbook-neo-apples-colorful-answer-to-the-chromebook-starting-at-599/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/meet-the-macbook-neo-apples-colorful-answer-to-the-chromebook-starting-at-599/
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Meet the MacBook Neo, Apple's colorful answer to the Chromebook, starting at $599 | TechCrunch
Apple is offering the MacBook Neo at a more affordable price point by using an A18 Pro chip, which is used in the iPhone 16 Pro.
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