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Apps

Facebook officially rolls out its stand-alone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators | TechCrunch

Facebook announced on Wednesday that it’s rolling out a stand-alone Creator Studio app, an AI-powered app that gives...

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Apps

How vibe-coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice | TechCrunch

Apple is taking a tough stance on vibe-coding apps as the company is blocking updates or removing those...

Hardware

Snap tries to make the case again for its $2,200 smart glasses | TechCrunch

When Snap debuted its long-awaited smart glasses, Specs, earlier this year, the reveal was not only underwhelming but...

Gaming

Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders in response to tariffs | TechCrunch

Nintendo is delaying preorders for the newly announced Switch 2 in the U.S. due to concerns around President...

Venture

Defense tech is flooded with money, but who’s built to last? | TechCrunch

Loading the player…Defense tech is red hot right now. Anduril and Mach Industries just doubled and quadrupled their...

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Climate

Sound-powered fire protection startup gets $15M to snuff out fires before they turn catastrophic | TechCrunch

For over a century, fire protection has been limited to water and chemicals. And while they can prevent...

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AI

Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users | TechCrunch

In a significant milestone for Google, CEO Sundar Pichai announced via X that the Gemini app has become...

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AI

Hey, Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI | TechCrunch

Two years and a $250 million lawsuit later, Apple’s AI Siri revamp is on its way to your...

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Security

Horizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalate | TechCrunch

Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 has raised a $250 million Series E at a $2 billion valuation, more than tripling...

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In Brief

Terra Industries closes $52M seed round to build defense infrastructure for the Global South | TechCrunch

African defense tech company Terra Industries on Monday announced an additional $18 million in funding, bringing its seed...