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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Father sues Google, claiming Gemini chatbot drove son into fatal delusion
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/father-sues-google-claiming-gemini-chatbot-drove-son-into-fatal-delusion/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/father-sues-google-claiming-gemini-chatbot-drove-son-into-fatal-delusion/
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Father sues Google, claiming Gemini chatbot drove son into fatal delusion | TechCrunch
A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward suicide and a planned airport attack.
TikTok won’t add end-to-end encryption to direct messages, report says
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/tiktok-wont-add-end-to-end-encryption-to-direct-messages-report-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/tiktok-wont-add-end-to-end-encryption-to-direct-messages-report-says/
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TikTok won't add end-to-end encryption to direct messages, report says | TechCrunch
The social media giant says that end-to-end encryption would make users less safe.
X taps William Shatner to give out invites to its payments service, X Money
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/x-taps-william-shatner-to-give-out-invites-to-its-payments-service-x-money/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/x-taps-william-shatner-to-give-out-invites-to-its-payments-service-x-money/
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X taps William Shatner to give out invites to its payments service, X Money | TechCrunch
42 X users donated to William Shatner's charity in exchange for an early invite to X Money beta.
The US military is still using Claude — but defense-tech clients are fleeing
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/the-us-military-is-still-using-claude-but-defense-tech-clients-are-fleeing/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/the-us-military-is-still-using-claude-but-defense-tech-clients-are-fleeing/
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The US military is still using Claude — but defense-tech clients are fleeing | TechCrunch
As the U.S. continues its aerial attack on Iran, Anthropic models are being used for many targeting decisions.
Decagon completes first tender offer at $4.5B valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/decagon-completes-first-tender-offer-at-4-5b-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/decagon-completes-first-tender-offer-at-4-5b-valuation/
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Decagon completes first tender offer at $4.5B valuation | TechCrunch
The AI-powered customer support startup is the latest example of a fast-growing, young company that's providing employee liquidity.
Decagon completes first tender offer at $4.5B valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/decagon-completes-first-tender-offer-at-4-5b-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/decagon-completes-first-tender-offer-at-4-5b-valuation/
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Decagon completes first tender offer at $4.5B valuation | TechCrunch
The AI-powered customer support startup is the latest example of a fast-growing, young company that's providing employee liquidity.
Google’s Gemini rolls out Canvas in AI mode to all US users
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/googles-gemini-rolls-out-canvas-in-ai-mode-to-all-us-users/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/googles-gemini-rolls-out-canvas-in-ai-mode-to-all-us-users/
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Google's Gemini rolls out Canvas in AI Mode to all US users | TechCrunch
Canvas in AI Mode is available to U.S. users in English for creating plans, projects, apps, and more.
MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and everything else Apple announced this week
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/everything-apple-announced-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-ipad-air/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/everything-apple-announced-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-ipad-air/
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MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and everything else Apple announced this week | TechCrunch
From a new iPhone to a budget-friendly MacBook, Apple announced a series of new products this week.
U.S. and EU police shut down LeakBase, a site accused of sharing stolen passwords and hacking tools
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/u-s-and-eu-police-shut-down-leakbase-a-site-accused-of-sharing-stolen-passwords-and-hacking-tools/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/u-s-and-eu-police-shut-down-leakbase-a-site-accused-of-sharing-stolen-passwords-and-hacking-tools/
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US and EU police shut down LeakBase, a site accused of sharing stolen passwords and hacking tools | TechCrunch
Authorities say LeakBase was "one of the world’s largest online forums for cybercriminals," and maintained an archive of hacked databases containing hundreds of millions of passwords.