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techcrunch 23h ago 21°

Alphabet’s X has a new spinout, and it’s going after one of the world’s most expensive bureaucratic nightmares

Anori aims to shrink the pre-development process by getting all parties, including the city, on a unified platform from the start so that compliance conflicts are surfaced in weeks instead of months or years.
techcrunch 44h ago 19°

The leaderboard “you can’t game,” funded by the companies it ranks

Artificial intelligence models are multiplying fast, and competition is stiff. With so many players crowding the space, which one will be the best — and who decides that? Arena, formerly LM Arena, has emerged as the de facto public leaderboard for frontier LLMs, influencing funding, launches, and PR cycles.
techcrunch 44h ago 18°

Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling

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.
techcrunch 44h ago 18°

The Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using

From summarizing emails, drafting content, organizing data, and tracking meetings, here are all the best Gemini features in Google Workspace.
techcrunch 24h ago 17°

Amazon brings Alexa+ to the UK

The company is currently letting users in the U.K. try out Alexa+ for free via an early access program.
techcrunch 20h ago 15°

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a multistep security process.
techcrunch 25h ago 15°

Uber taps Rivian to build robotaxis in deal worth up to $1.25B

Uber is kicking off the partnership with an initial $300 million investment, while Rivian will provide as many as 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs.
techcrunch 20h ago 14°

DoorDash launches a new ‘Tasks’ app that pays couriers to submit videos to train AI

Delivery couriers will be able to earn money by completing activities like filming everyday tasks or recording themselves speaking in another language.
techcrunch 14h ago 14°

Jeff Bezos reportedly wants $100 billion to buy and transform old manufacturing firms with AI

The Amazon magnate has a new project centered around acquiring industrial firms and revamping them with AI technology.
techcrunch 37h ago 13°

Meta is having trouble with rogue AI agents

A rogue AI agent inadvertently exposed Meta company and user data to engineers who didn't have permission to see it.
techcrunch 21h ago 13°

Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all

Horizon Worlds was once a cornerstone of Meta's plans to build a social metaverse -- four years later, the company almost shut it down.
techcrunch 43h ago 13°

Rebel Audio is a new AI podcasting tool aimed at first-time creators

Rebel Audio is a new all-in-one podcasting tool that allows creators to record podcasts, edit, clip content for social, and publish episodes, all without ever leaving the platform.
techcrunch 30h ago 13°

Two Palantir veterans just came out of stealth with $30M and a Sequoia stamp of approval

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.
techcrunch 23h ago 13°

Tools for founders to navigate and move past conflict

Founders can create frameworks for working through conflict and change when the team is just two or three people, and if done correctly, it can scale with the company.
techcrunch 1h ago 13°

These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings

These physical notetakers transcribe audio and give users summaries and action items of meetings using AI. Some even offer live translation.
techcrunch 42h ago 13°

FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms

FBI director Kash Patel told lawmakers that the agency is actively purchasing commercially available location data, which can track Americans without needing a warrant.
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