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TechCrunch Apr 22, 2026 at 17:30 Startups Rising Hot

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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Apr 22, 2026 at 18:39 TechCrunch

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.

Apr 22, 2026 at 17:30 TechCrunch

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, dat...

Apr 22, 2026 at 17:10 Ars Technica

Google unveils two new TPUs designed for the "agentic era"

Google's new generation of Tensor AI chips is actually two chips, one for inference and one for training.

Apr 22, 2026 at 16:58 TechCrunch

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.

Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 TechCrunch

Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI

The new features, announced at Cloud Next in Las Vegas this week, add generative AI capabilities to Google's mapping platform, giving it ...

Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 TechCrunch

The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026

Google wants AI startups on its cloud and has showcased a long list of them at its annual conference.

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How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer

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France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens’ IDs

The French government agency that issues and manages national IDs, passports, and other documents announced that hackers stole the personal information of an unspecified number ...

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