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In Brief

Texas government data breach allowed hackers to steal 3 million driver’s licenses and passports | TechCrunch

A data breach at a Texas state government department allowed hackers to take the driver’s license information and...

AI

Superintelligence is coming. Should we let it? | TechCrunch

Loading the player…AI companies have been talking about superintelligent AI like it’s inevitable, but recent safety incidents like...

Media & Entertainment

Theo Baker spent four years investigating Stanford. Before he leaves, here’s what he found. | TechCrunch

Most members of Stanford’s class of 2026 are smart, ambitious, and poised for remarkable careers. Theo Baker already...

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Startups

AWS is helping vibe-coding startup Superblocks, and the implications are big | TechCrunch

Vibe-coding startup Superblocks announced a multiyear joint marketing agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that enables its tool...

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Apps

Patreon lays off 20% of its workforce | TechCrunch

Patreon is laying off 20% of its workforce, or 93 people, CEO Jack Conte told employees on Thursday....

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Apps

Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity | TechCrunch

The Apple Watch helps people track their health and fitness, but it can also be a great tool...

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Security

Cybercriminals allegedly hacked tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls used by major companies all over the world | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals have compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls and VPNs used by major companies all over the...

AI

Viral AI assistant Instinct now has its own email address | TechCrunch

Instinct, the buzzy new AI assistant now valued at $2.5 billion, is rolling out a new feature that...

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Apps

Roblox no longer allows users under 13 to message others outside of games | TechCrunch

Roblox will not let users under the age of 13 message others outside of games and experiences on...

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Startups

The 6 stages at Disrupt 2026 — built for today’s tougher startup market | TechCrunch

The biggest risk for founders and investors right now isn’t moving too slowly. It’s reacting too late to...