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A man works on Pacific Fusion's pulser prototype.
Climate

Fusion power startups find new partners in the defense world | TechCrunch

Fusion power is getting back to its roots. As fusion startups keep chasing their ultimate goal — putting...

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Apps

WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan | TechCrunch

WordPress.com maker Automattic is expanding into education with a new, free product designed for teachers and their classes...

Open AI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman speaks during the Kakao media day in Seoul.
AI

OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit | TechCrunch

OpenAI pushed back Tuesday against allegations made by Apple in a trade secret lawsuit, suggesting the complaint lacks...

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Security

After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug | TechCrunch

A security researcher has published details of a new vulnerability in the latest versions of Windows that allows...

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In Brief

ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features | TechCrunch

OpenAI announced on Wednesday that it is bringing voice-based agentic features to mobile, allowing users to trigger workflows...

Epic Games Inc. Fortnite App As Gamers Flock
Gaming

Epic Games asks judge to force Apple to approve Fortnite | TechCrunch

Epic Games is escalating its efforts to pressure Apple to allow its game Fortnite into the App Store,...

Venture

This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs | TechCrunch

What every U.K. AI startup wants to know these days is, how can I get office space in...

Zipline drone
Transportation

Uber adds Zipline drones to its Eats delivery network | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in, and partnering with, drone delivery company Zipline with the goal of making one million...

Apple's Siri features seen from WWDC 2026
AI

Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta | TechCrunch

Apple is opening up its biggest-ever Siri overhaul to a broader audience with the release of the iOS...

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In Brief

FBI says cybercriminals are hacking into victims’ online accounts to steal their intimate pictures | TechCrunch

The FBI is warning that cybercriminals are hacking into the social media accounts of adults and children to...