Sandbar secures $23M Series A for its AI note-taking ring
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/sandbar-secures-23m-series-a-for-its-ai-note-taking-ring/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/sandbar-secures-23m-series-a-for-its-ai-note-taking-ring/
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Sandbar secures $23M Series A for its AI note-taking ring | TechCrunch
Sandbar aims to ship the Stream, which can be used to take notes, chat with an AI assistant, and for media playback, this summer.
Google rolls out new Gemini capabilities to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/google-rolls-out-new-gemini-capabilities-to-docs-sheets-slides-and-drive/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/google-rolls-out-new-gemini-capabilities-to-docs-sheets-slides-and-drive/
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Google rolls out new Gemini capabilities to Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive | TechCrunch
The idea behind the new features is to make the apps more personal and capable to help users get things done faster, right within the platforms themselves.
Hyperscale Power is the latest startup to challenge 140-year-old transformer tech
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/hyperscale-power-is-the-latest-startup-to-challenge-140-year-old-transformer-tech/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/hyperscale-power-is-the-latest-startup-to-challenge-140-year-old-transformer-tech/
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Exclusive: Hyperscale Power is the latest startup to challenge 140-year-old transformer tech | TechCrunch
Startup Hyperscale Power is developing technology that promises to shrink power transformers, freeing up precious space within data centers.
This SpaceX veteran says the next big thing in space is satellites that return to Earth
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/lux-aeterna-raises-10-million-for-reusable-satellite-mission/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/lux-aeterna-raises-10-million-for-reusable-satellite-mission/
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This SpaceX veteran says the next big thing in space is satellites that return to Earth | TechCrunch
The company's first demonstration mission is expected in early 2027.
Zoom introduces an AI-powered office suite, says AI avatars for meetings arrive this month
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/zoom-launches-an-ai-powered-office-suite-says-ai-avatars-for-meetings-are-coming-soon/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/zoom-launches-an-ai-powered-office-suite-says-ai-avatars-for-meetings-are-coming-soon/
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Zoom introduces an AI-powered office suite, says AI avatars for meetings arrive this month | TechCrunch
Zoom is also introducing real-time deepfake detection tech for meetings.
Legora reaches $5.55 billion valuation as AI legaltech boom endures
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/legora-reaches-5-55-billion-valuation-as-ai-legaltech-boom-endures/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/legora-reaches-5-55-billion-valuation-as-ai-legaltech-boom-endures/
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Legora reaches $5.55 billion valuation as AI legal tech boom endures | TechCrunch
Legora, an AI platform for lawyers, is now valued at $5.55 billion following a $550 million Series D led by Accel to fuel its growth in the U.S.
Meta acquired Moltbook, the AI agent social network that went viral because of fake posts
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/meta-acquired-moltbook-the-ai-agent-social-network-that-went-viral-because-of-fake-posts/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/meta-acquired-moltbook-the-ai-agent-social-network-that-went-viral-because-of-fake-posts/
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Meta acquired Moltbook, the AI agent social network that went viral because of fake posts | TechCrunch
Meta says that Moltbook's approach to "connecting agents through an always-on-directory" is novel.
Thinking Machines Lab inks massive compute deal with Nvidia
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/thinking-machines-lab-inks-massive-compute-deal-with-nvidia/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/thinking-machines-lab-inks-massive-compute-deal-with-nvidia/
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Thinking Machines Lab inks massive compute deal with Nvidia | TechCrunch
The multi-year deal involves at least a gigawatt of compute power and also includes a strategic investment from Nvidia.
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is even better than ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/pokemon-pokopia-is-even-better-than-animal-crossing-new-horizons/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/pokemon-pokopia-is-even-better-than-animal-crossing-new-horizons/
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'Pokémon Pokopia' is even better than 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' | TechCrunch
While "Animal Crossing" is pure escapism, "Pokopia" gives you the sensation of actually rehabilitating a broken world.
AgentMail raises $6M to build an email service for AI agents
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/agentmail-raises-6m-to-build-an-email-service-for-ai-agents/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/agentmail-raises-6m-to-build-an-email-service-for-ai-agents/
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AgentMail raises $6M to build an email service for AI agents | TechCrunch
AgentMail provides an API platform that lets you give AI agents their own email inboxes, with support for two-way conversations, parsing, threading, labeling, searching, and replying.
ChatGPT can now create interactive visuals to help you understand math and science concepts
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/chatgpt-can-now-create-interactive-visuals-to-help-you-understand-math-and-science-concepts/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/chatgpt-can-now-create-interactive-visuals-to-help-you-understand-math-and-science-concepts/
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ChatGPT can now create interactive visuals to help you understand math and science concepts | TechCrunch
Instead of just reading an explanation or looking at a static diagram, users can now engage directly with interactive visuals.
Mandiant’s founder just raised $190M for his autonomous AI agent security startup
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/mandiants-founder-just-raised-190m-for-his-autonomous-ai-agent-security-startup/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/mandiants-founder-just-raised-190m-for-his-autonomous-ai-agent-security-startup/
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Mandiant's founder just raised $190M for his autonomous AI agent security startup | TechCrunch
Kevin Mandia founded Armadin to create autonomous cybersecurity agents, software designed to learn and respond to threats without a human in the middle.
AI-powered apps can make money, but struggle with long-term retention, new data shows
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/ai-powered-apps-can-make-money-but-struggle-with-long-term-retention-new-data-shows/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/ai-powered-apps-can-make-money-but-struggle-with-long-term-retention-new-data-shows/
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AI-powered apps struggle with long-term retention, new report shows | TechCrunch
AI can drive stronger early monetization for apps, but sustaining value remains the challenge, RevenueCat's latest report finds.
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is a game about rehabilitating a broken world — and I love it
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/pokemon-pokopia-review-animal-crossing-ditto-nintendo-switch/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/pokemon-pokopia-review-animal-crossing-ditto-nintendo-switch/
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'Pokémon Pokopia' is a game about rehabilitating a broken world — and I love it | TechCrunch
The latest Pokémon game is a cozy life simulator like "Animal Crossing" or "Minecraft," but in a way that feels more grounded to our actual world.
Amazon launches its healthcare AI assistant on its website and app
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/amazon-launches-its-healthcare-ai-assistant-on-its-website-and-app/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/amazon-launches-its-healthcare-ai-assistant-on-its-website-and-app/
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Amazon launches its healthcare AI assistant on its website and app | TechCrunch
Health AI can answer questions, explain health records, manage prescription renewals, book appointments, and more.
DOGE employee stole Social Security data and put it on a thumb drive, report says
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/doge-employee-stole-social-security-data-and-put-it-on-a-thumb-drive-report-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/doge-employee-stole-social-security-data-and-put-it-on-a-thumb-drive-report-says/
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DOGE employee stole Social Security data and put it on a thumb drive, report says | TechCrunch
A whistleblower is accusing a former DOGE member of stealing a large number of Americans’ personal data while he was working at the Social Security Administration, with the plan of using it at his new job.
Google and Tesla think we’re managing the electrical grid all wrong
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/google-and-tesla-think-were-managing-the-electrical-grid-all-wrong/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/google-and-tesla-think-were-managing-the-electrical-grid-all-wrong/
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Google and Tesla think we’re managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch
The duo have teamed up with other companies to launch Utilize, which seeks to change how the grid is used and regulated.
In a vote of confidence for Meta’s Threads, Kalshi adds sharing feature
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/in-a-vote-of-confidence-for-metas-threads-kalshi-adds-sharing-feature/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/10/in-a-vote-of-confidence-for-metas-threads-kalshi-adds-sharing-feature/
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In a vote of confidence for Meta’s Threads, Kalshi adds sharing feature | TechCrunch
Kalshi now offers a share option that will automatically embed the relevant prediction market chart into a Threads post.
Anduril snaps up space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/anduril-snaps-up-space-surveillance-firm-exoanalytic-solutions/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/anduril-snaps-up-space-surveillance-firm-exoanalytic-solutions/
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Anduril snaps up space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions | TechCrunch
The deal could give Anduril a better shot at lucrative missile defense contracts through the "Golden Dome" system.
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Health insurance startup Alan reaches €5B valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/health-insurance-startup-alan-reaches-e5b-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/health-insurance-startup-alan-reaches-e5b-valuation/
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Health insurance startup Alan reaches €5B valuation | TechCrunch
Created in 2016, Alan has grown into a team of 740 people serving 1 million employees, freelancers, and retirees with health insurance and wellness services. Its app already lets users manage reimbursements, access doctors, and track health habits.