Russians caught stealing personal data from Ukrainians with new advanced iPhone hacking tools
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/russians-caught-stealing-personal-data-from-ukrainians-with-new-advanced-iphone-hacking-tools/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/russians-caught-stealing-personal-data-from-ukrainians-with-new-advanced-iphone-hacking-tools/
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Russians caught stealing personal data from Ukrainians with new advanced iPhone hacking tools | TechCrunch
A suspected group of Russian government hackers was caught targeting Ukrainians with new iPhone hacking tools designed for espionage and potentially to steal crypto.
Marquis says over 672,000 people had personal and financial data stolen in ransomware attack
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/marquis-says-over-672000-people-had-personal-and-financial-data-stolen-in-ransomware-attack/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/marquis-says-over-672000-people-had-personal-and-financial-data-stolen-in-ransomware-attack/
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Marquis says over 672,000 people had personal and financial data stolen in ransomware attack | TechCrunch
Fintech company Marquis is notifying hundreds of thousands of people that hackers stole their personal and financial information, including their Social Security numbers.
Microsoft hires the team of Sequioa-backed AI collaboration platform, Cove
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/microsoft-hires-the-team-of-sequioa-backed-ai-collaboration-platform-cove/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/microsoft-hires-the-team-of-sequioa-backed-ai-collaboration-platform-cove/
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Microsoft hires the team of Sequoia-backed AI collaboration platform, Cove | TechCrunch
AI collaboration startup Cove is shutting down after its team joined Microsoft, with service ending April 1 and customer data set for deletion.
Sequen snags $16M to bring TikTok-style personalization tech to any consumer company
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/sequen-snags-16m-to-bring-tiktok-style-personalization-tech-to-any-consumer-company/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/sequen-snags-16m-to-bring-tiktok-style-personalization-tech-to-any-consumer-company/
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Sequen snags $16M to bring TikTok-style personalization tech to any consumer company | TechCrunch
With its Series A, Sequen is bringing its proprietary AI ranking and personalization technology to large consumer business.
Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/facebook-launches-a-new-monetization-program-to-attract-popular-creators-from-tiktok-youtube/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/facebook-launches-a-new-monetization-program-to-attract-popular-creators-from-tiktok-youtube/
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Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube | TechCrunch
Facebook says it paid creators nearly $3 billion through its monetization programs in 2025, a 35% increase from the previous year and its highest annual total to date.
This startup wants to make enterprise software look more like a prompt
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/this-startup-wants-to-make-enterprise-software-look-more-like-a-prompt/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/this-startup-wants-to-make-enterprise-software-look-more-like-a-prompt/
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This startup wants to make enterprise software look more like a prompt | TechCrunch
The company has raised $12 million in seed funding to build an AI operating system for enterprise.
The leaderboard “you can’t game,” funded by the companies it ranks
https://techcrunch.com/video/the-leaderboard-you-cant-game-funded-by-the-companies-it-ranks/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/video/the-leaderboard-you-cant-game-funded-by-the-companies-it-ranks/
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The leaderboard “you can't game,” funded by the companies it ranks | TechCrunch
Watch as Arena’s founders join Equity to explain how their platform became the go-to benchmark for AI models and what’s next beyond chatbots.
Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/apps-to-distract-you-from-the-endless-cycle-of-doomscrolling/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/apps-to-distract-you-from-the-endless-cycle-of-doomscrolling/
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Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling | TechCrunch
It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive.
The Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/the-gemini-powered-features-in-google-workspace-that-are-worth-using/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/the-gemini-powered-features-in-google-workspace-that-are-worth-using/
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The Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using | TechCrunch
From summarizing emails, drafting content, organizing data, and tracking meetings, here are all the best Gemini features in Google Workspace.
Patreon CEO calls AI companies’ fair use argument ‘bogus,’ says creators should be paid
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/patreon-ceo-calls-ai-companies-fair-use-argument-bogus-says-creators-should-be-paid/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/patreon-ceo-calls-ai-companies-fair-use-argument-bogus-says-creators-should-be-paid/
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Patreon CEO calls AI companies' fair use argument 'bogus,' says creators should be paid | TechCrunch
Patreon CEO Jack Conte says AI companies should pay creators for training data, arguing their fair use defense falls apart when they license content from major publishers.
Pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton is trying to raise $1B for AI-powered planes
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/pardoned-nikola-founder-trevor-milton-is-trying-to-raise-1b-for-ai-powered-planes/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/pardoned-nikola-founder-trevor-milton-is-trying-to-raise-1b-for-ai-powered-planes/
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Pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton is trying to raise $1B for AI-powered planes | TechCrunch
He told the Wall Street Journal he thinks autonomous planes will be "10 times harder than Nikola ever was."
FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/fbi-is-buying-location-data-to-track-us-citizens-kash-patel-wyden/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/fbi-is-buying-location-data-to-track-us-citizens-kash-patel-wyden/
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FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms | TechCrunch
FBI director Kash Patel told lawmakers that the agency is actively purchasing commercially available location data, which can track Americans without needing a warrant.
Nvidia is quietly building a multibillion-dollar behemoth to rival its chips business
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/nvidia-networking-division-building-a-multibillion-dollar-behemoth-to-rival-its-chips-business/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/nvidia-networking-division-building-a-multibillion-dollar-behemoth-to-rival-its-chips-business/
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Nvidia is quietly building a multibillion-dollar behemoth to rival its chips business | TechCrunch
Nvidia's networking business raked in $11 billion last quarter despite getting significantly less fanfare than chips and gaming.
Sam Altman’s thank-you to coders draws the memes
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/sam-altmans-thank-you-to-coders-draws-the-memes/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/sam-altmans-thank-you-to-coders-draws-the-memes/
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Sam Altman's thank-you to coders draws the memes | TechCrunch
Altman expresses gratitude for people who knew how to write their code from scratch. The internet replies with salty jokes.
Meta is having trouble with rogue AI agents
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/meta-is-having-trouble-with-rogue-ai-agents/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/meta-is-having-trouble-with-rogue-ai-agents/
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Meta is having trouble with rogue AI agents | TechCrunch
A rogue AI agent inadvertently exposed Meta company and user data to engineers who didn't have permission to see it.
Two Palantir veterans just came out of stealth with $30 million and a Sequoia stamp of approval
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/two-palantir-veterans-just-came-out-of-stealth-with-30-million-and-a-sequoia-stamp-of-approval/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/two-palantir-veterans-just-came-out-of-stealth-with-30-million-and-a-sequoia-stamp-of-approval/
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Two Palantir veterans just came out of stealth with $30M and a Sequoia stamp of approval | TechCrunch
Edra, a New York-based startup that says it helps companies automate workflows by turning their existing operational data into a living knowledge base, just picked up a meaningful vote of confidence: a $30 million Series A led by Sequoia.
Inside a $1.1B deal to reshore critical minerals refining
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/inside-a-1-1b-deal-to-reshore-critical-minerals-refining/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/inside-a-1-1b-deal-to-reshore-critical-minerals-refining/
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Inside a $1.1B deal to reshore critical minerals refining | TechCrunch
Critical minerals startup Nth Cycle is betting that its modular approach to nickel refining can make the practice viable in the U.S. and Europe.
Uber taps Rivian to build robotaxis in deal worth up to $1.25B
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/uber-taps-rivian-to-build-robotaxis-in-deal-worth-up-to-1-25b/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/uber-taps-rivian-to-build-robotaxis-in-deal-worth-up-to-1-25b/
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Uber taps Rivian to build robotaxis in deal worth up to $1.25B | TechCrunch
Uber is kicking off the partnership with an initial $300 million investment, while Rivian will provide as many as 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs.
Feds intensify investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/feds-intensify-investigation-into-teslas-full-self-driving-supervised-software/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/feds-intensify-investigation-into-teslas-full-self-driving-supervised-software/
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Feds intensify investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software | TechCrunch
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded its probe after finding more instances of Tesla's driving software struggling in low-visibility conditions.
Arc expands into electric commercial and defense boats with $50M raise
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/arc-expands-into-electric-commercial-and-defense-boats-with-50m-raise/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/19/arc-expands-into-electric-commercial-and-defense-boats-with-50m-raise/
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Arc expands into electric commercial and defense boats with $50M raise | TechCrunch
The Los Angeles startup raised $50 million from Eclipse, a16z, Menlo Ventures, and others as it seeks to expand beyond sport boats.