BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute ‘flash charging.’ But there’s a catch.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/byd-rolls-out-ev-batteries-with-5-minute-flash-charging-but-theres-a-catch/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/byd-rolls-out-ev-batteries-with-5-minute-flash-charging-but-theres-a-catch/
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BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute ‘flash charging' — but there's a catch | TechCrunch
The Chinese automaker's new Blade Battery 2.0 is capable of charging at up to 1.5 megawatts, dramatically slashing the time it takes to fill up.
Amazon is rolling out a redesigned Fire TV app
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/amazon-is-rolling-out-a-redesigned-fire-tv-app/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/amazon-is-rolling-out-a-redesigned-fire-tv-app/
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Amazon is rolling out a redesigned Fire TV app | TechCrunch
With the updated Fire TV app, users can browse and discover content directly from their phone, manage their watchlist on the go, and play titles on their TV from the mobile app.
FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/fbi-investigating-hack-on-its-wiretap-and-surveillance-systems-report/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/fbi-investigating-hack-on-its-wiretap-and-surveillance-systems-report/
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FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: Report | TechCrunch
Hackers allegedly broke into the FBI’s networks, according to a report by CNN.
US reportedly considering sweeping new chip export controls
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/us-reportedly-considering-sweeping-new-chip-export-controls/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/us-reportedly-considering-sweeping-new-chip-export-controls/
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US reportedly considering sweeping new chip export controls | TechCrunch
In an alleged drafted proposal, the U.S. government would play a role in every chip export sale regardless of which country it's coming from.
Cluely CEO Roy Lee admits to publicly lying about revenue numbers last year
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/cluely-ceo-roy-lee-admits-to-publicly-lying-about-revenue-numbers-last-year/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/cluely-ceo-roy-lee-admits-to-publicly-lying-about-revenue-numbers-last-year/
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Cluely CEO Roy Lee admits to publicly lying about revenue numbers last year | TechCrunch
The $7 million in annual recurring revenue that Cluely CEO Roy Lee shared last summer was a lie, its founder and CEO Roy Lee admitted on Thursday on X.
DiligenceSquared uses AI, voice agents to make M&A research affordable
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/diligencesquared-uses-ai-voice-agents-to-make-ma-research-affordable/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/diligencesquared-uses-ai-voice-agents-to-make-ma-research-affordable/
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DiligenceSquared uses AI, voice agents to make M&A research affordable | TechCrunch
Instead of relying on expensive management consultants, the startup uses AI voice agents to conduct interviews with customers of the companies the PE firms are considering buying.
Anthropic to challenge DOD’s supply chain label in court
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/anthropic-to-challenge-dods-supply-chain-label-in-court/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/anthropic-to-challenge-dods-supply-chain-label-in-court/
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Anthropic to challenge DOD's supply chain label in court | TechCrunch
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he plans to challenge the Department of Defense's designation of the AI firm as a supply chain risk. He claims most Anthropic customers are unaffected by the label.
After Europe, WhatsApp will let rival AI companies offer chatbots in Brazil
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/after-europe-whatsapp-will-let-rival-ai-companies-offer-chatbots-in-brazil/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/after-europe-whatsapp-will-let-rival-ai-companies-offer-chatbots-in-brazil/
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After Europe, WhatsApp will let rival AI companies offer chatbots in Brazil | TechCrunch
Meta is now allowing rival AI companies to provide their chatbots on WhatsApp to Brazilian users for a fee, a day after the company confirmed a similar decision for users in Europe.
India’s Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/indias-karnataka-signals-intent-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/indias-karnataka-signals-intent-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s/
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India's Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s | TechCrunch
Karnataka's proposal highlights a growing global debate over children’s rights and online policy.
Quantum scale-up Pasqal plans $2B SPAC listing, promises to ‘remain French’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/quantum-scale-up-pasqal-plans-2b-spac-listing-promises-to-remain-french/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/quantum-scale-up-pasqal-plans-2b-spac-listing-promises-to-remain-french/
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Quantum scale-up Pasqal plans $2B SPAC listing, promises to 'remain French' | TechCrunch
A SPAC deal that is set to take French quantum company Pasqal public on the Nasdaq values the company at $2 billion pre-money.
City Detect, which uses AI to help cities stay safe and clean, raises $13M Series A
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/city-detect-uses-ai-to-help-cities-stay-safe-and-clean/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/city-detect-uses-ai-to-help-cities-stay-safe-and-clean/
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City Detect, which uses AI to help cities stay safe and clean, raises $13M Series A | TechCrunch
City Detect, a company that helps local governments prevent urban decay, is in at least 17 cities so far, including Dallas and Miami.
Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s’ access to social media
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/indonesia-outlines-plan-to-limit-under-16s-access-to-social-media/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/indonesia-outlines-plan-to-limit-under-16s-access-to-social-media/
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Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s' access to social media | TechCrunch
Indonesian has outlined new regulations that would restrict users under 16 from accessing digital platforms.
TriZetto confirms 3.4M people’s health and personal data was stolen during breach
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/trizetto-confirms-3-4m-peoples-health-and-personal-data-was-stolen-during-breach/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/trizetto-confirms-3-4m-peoples-health-and-personal-data-was-stolen-during-breach/
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TriZetto confirms 3.4M people's health and personal data was stolen during breach | TechCrunch
Health tech giant TriZetto has confirmed that more than 3.4 million people had personal and health information stolen in a 2024 cyberattack, which the company failed to detect for almost a year.
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/social-media-ban-children-countries-list/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/social-media-ban-children-countries-list/
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These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.
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India PC shipments surpass pandemic peak as first-time users upgrade
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/india-pc-shipments-surpass-pandemic-peak-as-first-time-users-upgrade/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/india-pc-shipments-surpass-pandemic-peak-as-first-time-users-upgrade/
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India PC shipments surpass pandemic peak as first-time users upgrade | TechCrunch
Pandemic-driven lockdowns exposed many people in India to PCs for the first time, expanding the country's PC userbase and creating demand for upgrades as those devices age.
Anthropic’s Claude found 22 vulnerabilities in Firefox over two weeks
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/anthropics-claude-found-22-vulnerabilities-in-firefox-over-two-weeks/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/anthropics-claude-found-22-vulnerabilities-in-firefox-over-two-weeks/
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Anthropic's Claude found 22 vulnerabilities in Firefox over two weeks | TechCrunch
In a recent security partnership with Mozilla, Anthropic found 22 separate vulnerabilities in Firefox — 14 of them classified as "high-severity."
Microsoft: Anthropic Claude remains available to customers except the Defense Department
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/microsoft-anthropic-claude-remains-available-to-customers-except-the-defense-department/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/microsoft-anthropic-claude-remains-available-to-customers-except-the-defense-department/
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Microsoft, Google, Amazon say Anthropic Claude remains available to non-defense customers | TechCrunch
Trump's Department of War feud with Anthropic won't impact other companies that are using Claude via Microsoft and Google products.
OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/osha-probing-fatality-at-rivian-warehouse/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/osha-probing-fatality-at-rivian-warehouse/
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OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse | TechCrunch
A 61-year-old worker died on Thursday after reportedly getting stuck between a tractor trailer and a loading dock.
Nintendo sues the U.S. government for a refund on tariffs
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/nintendo-sues-the-u-s-government-for-a-refund-on-tariffs/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/nintendo-sues-the-u-s-government-for-a-refund-on-tariffs/
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Nintendo sues the US government for a refund on tariffs | TechCrunch
This lawsuit comes after a Supreme Court decision struck down some of the president's sweeping tariffs, which had impacted Nintendo and thousands of other companies.
X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/x-is-testing-a-new-ad-format-that-connects-posts-with-products/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/x-is-testing-a-new-ad-format-that-connects-posts-with-products/
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X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products | TechCrunch
An ad test on X promotes Musk's Starlink beneath original content.
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Robinhood’s startup fund stumbles in NYSE debut
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/robinhoods-startup-fund-stumbles-in-nyse-debut/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/robinhoods-startup-fund-stumbles-in-nyse-debut/
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Robinhood’s startup fund stumbles in NYSE debut | TechCrunch
The fund currently offers retail investors exposure to eight startups, including Mercor, Ramp, and Stripe, with plans to expand its portfolio.