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May 8, 2026 at 14:41 TechCrunch

Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales

Truecaller's ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs.

May 8, 2026 at 14:00 TechCrunch

Last 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to buy one pass and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Bring a partner, co-founder, or colleague at half of...

May 8, 2026 at 13:21 TechCrunch

Lime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO

After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets.

May 8, 2026 at 12:49 TechCrunch

Airbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code

Airbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent.

May 7, 2026 at 23:11 TechCrunch

Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B

The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in Nov...

May 7, 2026 at 22:24 TechCrunch

OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API

The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other ...

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 18:39 Startups
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Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia

Google's newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now.

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 17:30 Startups
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Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace

Google brings Gemini-powered "auto browse" capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more.

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 17:07 Startups
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Fusion power may not be sci-fi. Just ask the people who sunk $5B into it.

Fusion energy has been “20 years away” for decades, but has the science finally caught up? Private investment in fusion companies surged from $10 billion to $15 billion in just ...

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 16:58 Startups
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Google makes an interesting choice with its new agent-building tool for enterprises

Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform takes an interesting approach: It is geared for IT and technical users.

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 15:38 Startups
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Cosmetics giant Rituals confirms data breach of customer membership records

The cosmetics retailer, which counts 41 million customers in its membership data, declined to provide an accurate total number of customers affected.

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 15:00 Startups
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Cathie Wood’s ARK makes its first lead investment in startup Lucra — and it isn’t AI

Lucra offers corporate loyalty programs reimagined as interactive esports. But winning ARK as a lead wasn't easy.

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 14:06 Startups
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UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people’s phones

The U.K.'s cybersecurity chief warned that U.K. businesses and critical infrastructure are underestimating the threat from spyware attacks and other cyberthreats, with more gove...

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 13:00 Startups
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AI is spitting out more potential drugs than ever. This startup wants to figure out which ones matter.

10x Science has raised a $4.8 million seed round to help pharmaceutical researchers understand complex molecules.

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 13:00 Startups
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Snap Map’s new ‘Place Loyalty’ badges will show the spots you visit most often

If you’re in the top 25% of users who visit a certain place, you’ll see your ranking on the Snap Map and can choose to share it with others.

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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 Startups
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Duolingo is now giving users access to advanced learning content

Duolingo is opening up its advanced language learning content offering to free users, allowing them to acquire skills that were previously reserved for paid subscribers.

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