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A member of the international organisation Anonymous for the Voiceless wears a Guy Fawkes mask while demonstrating in the streets of Mexico City's Historic Center.
Security

The hacker who humiliated spyware makers and was never caught | TechCrunch

Over the last few decades, several mysterious hackers have captured the public’s imagination, but none quite like Phineas...

Startups

Google’s VP of product Robby Stein joins Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

Getting people to try your first product is one challenge. Changing a product that billions of people already...

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Startups

Your vote matters! Decide which Audience Choice sessions will make it to TechCrunch Founder Summit  | TechCrunch

Each year, we get a huge influx of applicants to speak at TechCrunch’s events, and this year’s Founder...

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Commerce

eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter | TechCrunch

As eBay tries to keep up with competitors like Whatnot and TikTok Shop, the online marketplace is making...

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Gaming

Roblox releases its open source model that can create 3D objects using AI | TechCrunch

Roblox announced Monday that it’s launching the first iteration of its 3D model, dubbed “Cube,” to allow creators...

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Venture

Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation | TechCrunch

Nous Research, the startup behind the open-source Hermes agent, is finalizing a new round of funding led by...

Apps

Apple’s Photos app is getting new AI editing features | TechCrunch

Apple announced at WWDC 2026 on Monday that its Photos app is getting a few new AI features...

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 04: A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer's patch is seen as they unveil a new mobile app for international travelers arriving at Miami International Airport on March 4, 2015 in Miami, Florida. Miami-Dade Aviation Department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unveiled a new mobile app for expedited passport and customs screening. The app for iOS and Android devices allows U.S. citizens and some Canadian citizens to enter and submit their passport and customs declaration information using their smartphone or tablet and to help avoid the long waits in the exit lanes. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Security

US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search | TechCrunch

The U.S. Justice Department is prosecuting an American for allegedly providing U.S. border authorities with a passcode that...

TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 crowd sitting at the Disrupt Stage
Startups

6 days left to get ahead at Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

Your window to save up to $200 is closing fast. Current ticket pricing ends September 25 at 11:59...

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Startups

Tonight marks your last chance to save up to $300 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass | TechCrunch

We heard the feedback, and we’ve extended the window for the lowest prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 a...