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TechCrunch May 21, 2026 at 15:27 Startups Rising Hot

Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app

Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets

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May 21, 2026 at 15:27 TechCrunch

Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app

Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets

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Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it

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May 21, 2026 at 13:50 Hacker News

Google's Antigravity Bait and Switch

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May 21, 2026 at 10:40 SecurityLab

Google слила сама себя: эксплоит в Chrome ушёл в открытый интернет

Google рассекретила уязвимость в Chromium раньше, чем успела её исправить.

May 20, 2026 at 21:33 Hacker News

Google Declaring War on the Web

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May 20, 2026 at 19:47 TechCrunch

IrisGo, a startup backed by Andrew Ng, looks to become the AI desktop buddy you never knew you needed

Initially billed as an "AI butler," Iris watches what happens on a user's desktop and automatically learns how to do tasks for them, its ...

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Waymo pauses Atlanta service as its robotaxis keep driving into floods

Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.

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