Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/siri-ai-could-come-with-a-paywall-for-power-users/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/siri-ai-could-come-with-a-paywall-for-power-users/
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Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users | TechCrunch
Apple CEO Tim Cook envisions users being able to buy more compute for Siri AI via Apple's existing iCloud+ subscriptions.
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Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/snapchat-no-longer-rewards-fully-ai-generated-spotlight-content/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/snapchat-no-longer-rewards-fully-ai-generated-spotlight-content/
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Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content | TechCrunch
Snapchat has adjusted its recommendation systems to ensure that only videos created by real people are eligible for Spotlight recommendations, taking a stance against AI slop.
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OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/openai-reportedly-finds-evidence-that-more-of-its-agents-ran-amok/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/openai-reportedly-finds-evidence-that-more-of-its-agents-ran-amok/
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OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok | TechCrunch
OpenAI has reportedly found evidence of additional agent misbehavior as it looks into the incident that occurred with Hugging Face.
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What’s the best handheld mini fan?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/whats-the-best-handheld-mini-fan/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/whats-the-best-handheld-mini-fan/
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What's the best handheld mini fan? | TechCrunch
From premium Shark and Dyson offerings to random Amazon devices, these mini fans will make your sweaty summer a little more managable.
Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/apps-that-help-you-break-free-from-doomscrolling-and-get-active/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/apps-that-help-you-break-free-from-doomscrolling-and-get-active/
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Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active | TechCrunch
If you’re looking to cut back on screen time and get a little more active, here’s a roundup of the apps that might help.
Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/ubers-autonomous-vehicle-deal-tracker/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/ubers-autonomous-vehicle-deal-tracker/
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Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here's every company it's using to do it | TechCrunch
Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here's the list and the latest on the partnerships.
Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/ubers-autonomous-vehicle-deal-tracker/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/ubers-autonomous-vehicle-deal-tracker/
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Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here's every company it's using to do it | TechCrunch
Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here's the list and the latest on the partnerships.
Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/ubers-autonomous-vehicle-deal-tracker/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/ubers-autonomous-vehicle-deal-tracker/
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Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here's every company it's using to do it | TechCrunch
Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here's the list and the latest on the partnerships.
This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/this-9-key-physically-locks-your-most-addictive-apps/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/this-9-key-physically-locks-your-most-addictive-apps/
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This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps | TechCrunch
This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.
Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/should-you-still-buy-your-next-smartphone-or-subscribe-to-it-instead/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/should-you-still-buy-your-next-smartphone-or-subscribe-to-it-instead/
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Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead? | TechCrunch
Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.
Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/judge-denies-xais-request-to-block-minnesota-ban-on-nudify-apps/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/judge-denies-xais-request-to-block-minnesota-ban-on-nudify-apps/
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Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps | TechCrunch
Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward.
Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/inside-one-london-founder-house-rewriting-the-founder-house-rules/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/01/inside-one-london-founder-house-rewriting-the-founder-house-rules/
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Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout | TechCrunch
How one founder house is betting work-life balance can beat burnout .
Malaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/02/malaysia-is-reportedly-shutting-down-balaji-srinivasans-network-school/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/02/malaysia-is-reportedly-shutting-down-balaji-srinivasans-network-school/
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Malaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School | TechCrunch
Let's see how this "frontier community for techno-optimists" is doing ...
The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air
https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/02/the-global-memory-shortage-hits-the-macbook-air/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/02/the-global-memory-shortage-hits-the-macbook-air/
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The global memory shortage hits the MacBook Air | TechCrunch
The global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac.