Day: September 29, 2026
Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms | TechCrunch
As Meta tries to catch up in the AI race and boost engagement with its AI bot, the...
Apple prepares to comply with Texas age assurance law, but warns of privacy risks | TechCrunch
Apple on Thursday shared how it’s making changes to comply with a Texas state law, SB 2420, which...
UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16 | TechCrunch
U.K. prime minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that his government will impose a ban on social media...
The iPhone Air is so light, I forgot it was in my pocket | TechCrunch
After using the iPhone Air for the past 10 days, I can confirm what everyone’s been wondering: Yes,...
Fox to acquire Roku in $22B deal | TechCrunch
Fox confirmed Monday that it is acquiring streaming company Roku in a stock and cash deal valued at...
Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse | TechCrunch
The third-party app store known as AltStore, one of the first companies to offer an alternative app marketplace...
Equal AI raises $30M to screen calls so Indians don’t have to | TechCrunch
In India, consumers receive a lot of calls every day, ranging from spam and scams to delivery people...
Apple removes ICEBlock and similar tracking apps from the App Store | TechCrunch
Apple has removed ICEBlock and other apps from its App Store that allow users to anonymously report sightings...
Bluesky launches group chats, as company shifts focus to community features | TechCrunch
Social network Bluesky launched support for group chats on Thursday, another feature designed to make the app more...
How developers are using Apple’s local AI models with iOS 26 | TechCrunch
Earlier this year, Apple introduced its Foundation Models framework during WWDC 2025, which allows developers to use the...
