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Lovable founders
Startups

Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M | TechCrunch

Europe’s favorite vibe-coding startup Lovable has confirmed previously reported whispers that it was raising another mega round at...

In this photo illustration, the Google Meet AI Mode logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.
Apps

Google’s AI Mode now lets you link and interact with select apps | TechCrunch

Google announced on Thursday that it now allows users to link and interact with some of their go-to...

Screenshot of "KPop Demon Hunters"
In Brief

Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ wins three Oscars, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins two | TechCrunch

Two Netflix films, “Frankenstein” and “KPop Demon Hunters,” won multiple Academy Awards tonight.Director Guillermo del Toro’s reimagining of...

An illustration of a burned out router or firewall, indicating a breach.
In Brief

CISA gives US federal agencies three days to fix a VPN bug under attack by a ransomware gang | TechCrunch

A ransomware group is actively exploiting an unpatched flaw in security tools used across the U.S. federal government,...

Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
AI

Obama urges Democrats to have a ‘clear plan’ for AI safeguards | TechCrunch

Former President Barack Obama recently said that Democrats need to make artificial intelligence one of their “central agendas”...

Gadgets

Framework’s first desktop PC is optimized for gaming and local AI inference | TechCrunch

Framework, the company that is better known for its modular, repairable laptops, just released its first desktop computer....

Triomics co-founders Sarim Khan and Hrituraj Singh
Venture

Triomics nabs $22M to bring oncology-specific AI to cancer centers | TechCrunch

Triomics, a startup building an AI-powered platform to help oncologists and administrative staff automate data-heavy tasks like clinical...

Sea wave made of money
AI

How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures | TechCrunch

When VideoVerse announced its acquisition in September 2025, it felt like a victory for startups across India. VideoVerse...

Gemini Notebook
Apps

Google continues its renaming streak by turning NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook | TechCrunch

Google might launch an AI product with one name during its experimental phase, but it will eventually tie...

A smartphone screen displays the RedNote app (Xiaohongshu) ranking first in the Free Apps category on the App Store
Apps

Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss | TechCrunch

Apple is dropping its commission rate in the App Store in China to 25% from 30% following discussions...