Motional robotaxis join the Uber app in Vegas two years after major reset
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/motional-robotaxis-join-the-uber-app-in-vegas-two-years-after-major-reset/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/motional-robotaxis-join-the-uber-app-in-vegas-two-years-after-major-reset/
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Motional robotaxis join the Uber app in Vegas two years after major reset | TechCrunch
The launch comes just two years after a major reboot at Hyundai-owned Motional. The service will start with a safety monitor, which Motional hopes to remove by year's end.
Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/peacock-expands-into-ai-driven-video-mobile-first-live-sports-and-gaming/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/peacock-expands-into-ai-driven-video-mobile-first-live-sports-and-gaming/
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Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming | TechCrunch
Peacock is betting on new AI-powered video experiences, vertical clips, and mobile games to help its growth.
The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/valve-steam-malware-games-fbi/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/valve-steam-malware-games-fbi/
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The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam | TechCrunch
The FBI believes a series of video games published on Steam in the last two years were embedded with malware by the same hacker.
Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/apple-drops-commission-rates-in-china-25-percent/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/apple-drops-commission-rates-in-china-25-percent/
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Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss | TechCrunch
Apple dropped its App Store commission rates to 25% in China, and commissions on auto-renewed subscriptions down to 12%.
The $32B acquisition that one VC is calling the ‘Deal of the Decade’
https://techcrunch.com/video/the-32b-acquisition-that-one-vc-is-calling-the-deal-of-the-decade/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/the-32b-acquisition-that-one-vc-is-calling-the-deal-of-the-decade/
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The $32B acquisition that one VC is calling the 'Deal of the Decade' | TechCrunch
Watch as Equity breaks down Google's $32B Wiz acquisition with the VC who backed them from day one, plus DOGE's data scandal and Anthropic's lawsuit against the DoD.
Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/spotify-will-let-you-edit-your-taste-profile-to-control-your-recommendations/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/spotify-will-let-you-edit-your-taste-profile-to-control-your-recommendations/
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Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations | TechCrunch
When you edit your Taste Profile, you'll impact your personalized playlists like Discover Weekly, recommendations, and Wrapped.
The wild six weeks for NanoClaw’s creator that led to a deal with Docker
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/the-wild-six-weeks-for-nanoclaws-creator-that-led-to-a-deal-with-docker/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/the-wild-six-weeks-for-nanoclaws-creator-that-led-to-a-deal-with-docker/
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The wild six weeks for NanoClaw’s creator that led to a deal with Docker | TechCrunch
Gavriel Cohen is living an open source developer's dream as his project has achieved acclaim and a partnership with Docker in a matter of weeks.
Travis Kalanick reportedly starting a new self-driving company backed by Uber
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/travis-kalanick-reportedly-starting-a-new-self-driving-company-backed-by-uber/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/travis-kalanick-reportedly-starting-a-new-self-driving-company-backed-by-uber/
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Travis Kalanick reportedly starting a new self-driving company backed by Uber | TechCrunch
Kalanick reportedly wants to be more aggressive in pursuing the technology than industry-leader Waymo.
The biggest AI stories of the year (so far)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/the-biggest-ai-stories-of-the-year-so-far/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/the-biggest-ai-stories-of-the-year-so-far/
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The biggest AI stories of the year (so far) | TechCrunch
The AI industry is constantly churning out news, like major acquisitions, indie developer successes, public outcry, and existentially dangerous contract negotiations.
Steven Spielberg says he’s ‘never used AI’ in any of his films
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/steven-spielberg-says-hes-never-used-ai-in-any-of-his-films/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/steven-spielberg-says-hes-never-used-ai-in-any-of-his-films/
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Steven Spielberg says he's 'never used AI' in any of his films | TechCrunch
At SXSW, Steven Spielberg said AI has uses in many fields, but not when it comes to replacing creative people in film and TV writing.
Facebook makes it easier for creators to report impersonators
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/facebook-makes-it-easier-for-creators-to-report-impersonators/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/facebook-makes-it-easier-for-creators-to-report-impersonators/
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Facebook makes it easier for creators to report impersonators | TechCrunch
Facebook is making it easier for creators to report impersonators while tightening rules around reposts and other unoriginal content.
Digg lays off staff and shuts down app as company retools
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/digg-lays-off-staff-and-shuts-down-app-as-company-retools/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/digg-lays-off-staff-and-shuts-down-app-as-company-retools/
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Digg lays off staff and shuts down app as company retools | TechCrunch
Digg laid off a significant number of staff and shut down its app, but says it's not giving up on the startup.
Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/lawyer-behind-ai-psychosis-cases-warns-of-mass-casualty-risks/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/lawyer-behind-ai-psychosis-cases-warns-of-mass-casualty-risks/
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Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks | TechCrunch
AI chatbots have been linked to suicides for years. Now one lawyer says they are showing up in mass casualty cases too, and the technology is moving faster than the safeguards.
‘Not built right the first time’ — Musk’s xAI is starting over again, again
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/not-built-right-the-first-time-musks-xai-is-starting-over-again-again/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/not-built-right-the-first-time-musks-xai-is-starting-over-again-again/
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'Not built right the first time' -- Musk's xAI is starting over again, again | TechCrunch
The AI lab is revamping its effort to build an AI coding tool, with two new executives joining from Cursor.
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/14/as-people-look-for-ways-to-make-new-friends-here-are-the-apps-promising-to-help/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/14/as-people-look-for-ways-to-make-new-friends-here-are-the-apps-promising-to-help/
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As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
Honda is killing its EVs — and any chance of competing in the future
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/14/honda-is-killing-its-evs-and-any-chance-of-competing-in-the-future/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/14/honda-is-killing-its-evs-and-any-chance-of-competing-in-the-future/
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Honda is killing its EVs — and any chance of competing in the future | TechCrunch
Honda's decision to kill its three EVs for the U.S. market will reverberate far beyond North America.
US Army announces contract with Anduril worth up to $20B
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/14/us-army-announces-contract-with-anduril-worth-up-to-20b/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/14/us-army-announces-contract-with-anduril-worth-up-to-20b/
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US Army announces contract with Anduril worth up to $20B | TechCrunch
The Army described this as a single enterprise contract consolidating more than 120 separate "procurement actions."
Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/15/unacademy-to-be-acquired-by-upgrad-in-share-swap-deal-as-indias-edtech-sector-consolidates/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/15/unacademy-to-be-acquired-by-upgrad-in-share-swap-deal-as-indias-edtech-sector-consolidates/
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Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates | TechCrunch
The deal comes after Unacademy’s valuation plunged from $3.5B to under $500M, as India’s once-booming edtech sector struggles.
Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/15/lawyer-behind-ai-psychosis-cases-warns-of-mass-casualty-risks/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/15/lawyer-behind-ai-psychosis-cases-warns-of-mass-casualty-risks/
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Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks | TechCrunch
AI chatbots have been linked to suicides for years. Now one lawyer says they are showing up in mass casualty cases too, and the technology is moving faster than the safeguards.
ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/15/bytedance-reportedly-pauses-global-launch-of-its-seedance-2-0-video-generator/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/15/bytedance-reportedly-pauses-global-launch-of-its-seedance-2-0-video-generator/
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ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator | TechCrunch
The company is reportedly delaying the launch as its engineers and lawyers work to avert further legal issues.