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.
Google completes $32B acquisition of Wiz
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/google-completes-32b-acquisition-of-wiz/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/google-completes-32b-acquisition-of-wiz/
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Google wraps up $32B acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz | TechCrunch
Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in all-cash, a full year after the companies announced the deal. This marks Google's biggest acquisition in its history.
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TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/tiktok-now-lets-apple-music-subscribers-play-full-songs-without-leaving-the-app/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/tiktok-now-lets-apple-music-subscribers-play-full-songs-without-leaving-the-app/
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TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app | TechCrunch
TikTok, which is known for shaping music trends and viral songs, said the new feature is designed to make it easier to go from the moment of discovery to deeper listening.
Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/former-apple-engineer-raises-5m-for-a-note-taking-pendant-that-only-records-your-voice/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/former-apple-engineer-raises-5m-for-a-note-taking-pendant-that-only-records-your-voice/
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Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice | TechCrunch
Taya is trying to address privacy concerns around note-taking wearables with its device that can be worn as a pendant and records only the user's voice.
Canopii looks to succeed where past indoor farms have not
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/canopii-looks-to-succeed-where-past-indoor-farms-have-not/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/canopii-looks-to-succeed-where-past-indoor-farms-have-not/
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Canopii looks to succeed where past indoor farms have not | TechCrunch
Canopii's robotic farms can autonomously grow 40,000 pounds of herbs and leafy greens a year while being the size of a basketball court.
Lucid Motors ships Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Gravity SUV owners
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/lucid-motors-ships-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-to-gravity-suv-owners/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/lucid-motors-ships-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-to-gravity-suv-owners/
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Lucid Motors ships Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Gravity SUV owners | TechCrunch
The update comes after a rocky first few months of software problems on the electric SUV.
Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/meta-rolls-out-new-scam-detection-tools-to-facebook-whatsapp-and-messenger/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/meta-rolls-out-new-scam-detection-tools-to-facebook-whatsapp-and-messenger/
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Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunch
The tech giant says the new features are designed to alert users before they engage with something suspicious.
Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers’ sites
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/amazon-expands-a-program-that-lets-customers-shop-from-other-retailers-sites/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/amazon-expands-a-program-that-lets-customers-shop-from-other-retailers-sites/
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Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers' sites | TechCrunch
The changes allow more merchants to participate in Amazon's Shop Direct program, which sends Amazon customers to other retailers' websites.
Meta didn’t buy Moltbook for bots — it bought into the agentic web
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/meta-didnt-buy-moltbook-for-bots-it-bought-into-the-agentic-web/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/meta-didnt-buy-moltbook-for-bots-it-bought-into-the-agentic-web/
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Meta didn’t buy Moltbook for bots — it bought into the agentic web | TechCrunch
Meta’s Moltbook acquisition may look odd at first, but the deal could signal how Meta sees AI agents shaping future advertising and commerce on an agentic web. Why did Meta buy Moltbook? It wasn't for the bots' posts.
EV startup Harbinger reveals a smaller work truck with electric and hybrid variants
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/ev-startup-harbinger-reveals-a-smaller-work-truck-with-electric-and-hybrid-variants/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/ev-startup-harbinger-reveals-a-smaller-work-truck-with-electric-and-hybrid-variants/
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EV startup Harbinger reveals a smaller work truck with electric and hybrid variants | TechCrunch
The LA-based startup is trying to corner the commercial truck market with its electric and hybrid trucks that offer a lower cost of ownership and a better driving experience.
Hacker broke into FBI and compromised Epstein files, report says
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/hacker-broke-into-fbi-and-compromised-epstein-files-report-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/hacker-broke-into-fbi-and-compromised-epstein-files-report-says/
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Hacker broke into FBI and compromised Epstein files, report says | TechCrunch
According to a Reuters report, a foreign hacker broke into a server that was part of the FBI’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein — without realizing they had hacked an FBI server.
WordPress debuts a private workspace that runs in your browser via a new service, my.WordPress.net
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/wordpress-debuts-a-private-workspace-that-runs-in-your-browser-via-a-new-service-my-wordpress-net/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/wordpress-debuts-a-private-workspace-that-runs-in-your-browser-via-a-new-service-my-wordpress-net/
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WordPress debuts a private workspace that runs in your browser via a new service, my.WordPress.net | TechCrunch
WordPress’s new browser-based service lets users create private sites without hosting or signing up, turning the platform into a personal workspace for writing, research, and AI tools.
Poppi founder on TikTok, Super Bowl ads, and her return to Shark Tank
https://techcrunch.com/video/poppi-founder-on-tiktok-super-bowl-ads-and-her-return-to-shark-tank/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/poppi-founder-on-tiktok-super-bowl-ads-and-her-return-to-shark-tank/
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Poppi founder on TikTok, Super Bowl ads, and her return to Shark Tank | TechCrunch
Watch as Poppi's co-founder breaks down how she turned a kitchen experiment into a $1.95 billion PepsiCo acquisition, from pitching on Shark Tank to going viral on TikTok and returning as a guest Shark herself.
VC mega funds are back with General Catalyst, Spark rumored to be raising billions
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/vc-mega-funds-are-back-with-general-catalyst-spark-rumored-to-be-raising-billions/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/vc-mega-funds-are-back-with-general-catalyst-spark-rumored-to-be-raising-billions/
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VC mega-funds are back with General Catalyst, Spark rumored to be raising billions | TechCrunch
General Catalyst is said to be raising $10 billion and Spark Capital $3 billion. This after several other firms have also raised mega-funds.