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.
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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.
OpenAI delays ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ again
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/openai-delays-chatgpts-adult-mode-again/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/openai-delays-chatgpts-adult-mode-again/
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OpenAI delays ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ again | TechCrunch
The feature, which will give verified adult users access to erotica and other adult content, had already been delayed from December.
Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/grammarlys-expert-review-is-just-missing-the-actual-experts/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/grammarlys-expert-review-is-just-missing-the-actual-experts/
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Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts | TechCrunch
A recently-added feature in Grammarly purports to improve users’ writing with help from the world's great writers and thinkers — and some tech journalists, too.
Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/google-just-gave-sundar-pichai-a-692m-pay-package/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/google-just-gave-sundar-pichai-a-692m-pay-package/
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Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package | TechCrunch
Most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture.
Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/push-for-40-smartphones-builds-momentum-but-still-faces-cost-hurdles/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/push-for-40-smartphones-builds-momentum-but-still-faces-cost-hurdles/
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Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles | TechCrunch
A coalition of telecom operators and device makers is pushing $40 smartphones to bring up to 20 million people online, but rising component costs threaten the plan.
A roadmap for AI, if anyone will listen
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/a-roadmap-for-ai-if-anyone-will-listen/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/a-roadmap-for-ai-if-anyone-will-listen/
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A roadmap for AI, if anyone will listen | TechCrunch
The Pro-Human Declaration was finalized before last week's Pentagon-Anthropic standoff, but the collision of the two events wasn’t lost on anyone involved.
Owner of ICE detention facility sees big opportunity in AI man camps
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/08/owner-of-ice-detention-facility-sees-big-opportunity-in-ai-man-camps/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/08/owner-of-ice-detention-facility-sees-big-opportunity-in-ai-man-camps/
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Owner of ICE detention facility sees big opportunity in AI man camps | TechCrunch
AI data center developers are increasingly relying on a style of camp popularized as housing for men working in remote oil fields.
Will the Pentagon’s Anthropic controversy scare startups away from defense work?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/08/will-the-pentagons-anthropic-controversy-scare-startups-away-from-defense-work/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/08/will-the-pentagons-anthropic-controversy-scare-startups-away-from-defense-work/
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Will the Pentagon’s Anthropic controversy scare startups away from defense work? | TechCrunch
On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we discussed what the controversy means for other startups seeking to work with the federal government.
Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming startup ModRetro reportedly seeks funding at $1B valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/08/palmer-luckeys-retro-gaming-startup-modretro-reportedly-seeks-funding-at-1b-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/08/palmer-luckeys-retro-gaming-startup-modretro-reportedly-seeks-funding-at-1b-valuation/
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Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming startup ModRetro reportedly seeks funding at $1B valuation | TechCrunch
The company launched its first product, a Game Boy-style handheld device called the Chromatic, in 2024.
Flipkart moves its headquarters back to India ahead of IPO
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/flipkart-moves-its-headquarters-back-to-india-ahead-of-ipo/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/flipkart-moves-its-headquarters-back-to-india-ahead-of-ipo/
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Flipkart moves its headquarters back to India ahead of IPO | TechCrunch
Flipkart's headquarters shift comes as the Walmart-backed e-commerce giant reaches about $30 billion in GMV.