Netflix is betting that podcasts will become the new daytime talk show
When you listen to a podcast, you probably don’t have the Netflix app open, at least for now. If Netflix has its way, that may change. In addition to its recent deal with Spotify, the streamer also signed deals this week with iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports, giving it exclusive video rights to some shows. The […]
Known uses voice AI to support more direct dating
Celeste Amadon and Asher Allen were working on an app that uses AI to book restaurant reservations for dates when they came up with a bigger idea: encouraging people to meet up in person. And now it’s gaining attention among investors. The two created a voice-powered AI onboarding system for apps that lets users learn […]
Hacking, theft and destruction: 2025’s worst data breaches
Every year, TechCrunch looks back at the cybersecurity horror shows of the past 12 months, from the biggest data breaches to hacks that left weeks of chaos, to see what we can learn. This year’s data breaches were unlike anything we’ve seen before. Let’s take a look back at some of the biggest security incidents […]
OpenAI reportedly looking to raise $100 billion at $830 billion valuation
OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $100 billion in a funding round that could value the ChatGPT maker as much as $830 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources. The company aims to raise funds by the end of the first quarter of next year and may ask sovereign wealth […]
TikTok reaches agreement to transfer control of its U.S. business to a group of U.S. investors
TikTok has reached an agreement to transfer a significant portion of its U.S. operations to a group of American investors, ending a years-long battle in which the federal government tried to force the platform to do so. An internal memo from ByteDance CEO Shou Chew, seen by TechCrunch, describes the new partnership as “a new […]
Apple becomes debt collector in new developer agreement
Apple on Wednesday announced an updated developer license agreement that gives the company permission to recoup unpaid funds, such as fees and other fees, by deducting them from in-app purchases it processes on behalf of developers. This change affects developers in regions where local law allows linking to external payment systems. In such cases, developers […]
These startups are building innovations that make life (and death) better
Founders Gabriel Sanchez (Enspectra Health) and Tom Harries (Earth Funeral) discuss what it takes to build in a highly regulated industry where “moving fast and breaking things” doesn’t cut it. This episode of Build Mode reveals the reality of navigating the FDA approval process, state-by-state regulations, and cultural taboos while building a product that is […]
Instacart pays $60 million in settlement with FTC for defrauding consumers
Instacart will pay $60 million in restitution to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that it deceived consumers with false advertising. Federal authorities alleged that Instacart used illegal tactics to deceive consumers into paying higher fees while refusing to refund them. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Instacart’s “free shipping” claim is misleading because customers still […]
ChatGPT launches app store and lets developers know the app store is open for business
App developers who want to launch programs on ChatGPT can now submit their programs for review and possible publication, OpenAI announced Wednesday. The company has also introduced a new app directory within Chat’s tools menu, soon to be called the “App Store.” In October, the company announced the arrival of an app for chatbots, which […]
Why are British politicians flocking to big American tech companies?
The war for AI talent shows no signs of slowing down, with companies making headlines every week with their latest high-profile hires. This includes the engineers they are poaching from each other and acquiring, but also senior management who can support them as they scale further. Less than 10 days after Slack CEO Dennis Dresser […]