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Security

Uber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breach | TechCrunch

A hacking and extortion gang has taken credit for a cyberattack and data breach at Uber Freight, the...

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In Brief

Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials | TechCrunch

Enveda, a biotech startup that uses AI to discover new drugs in the natural world, has raised a...

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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...

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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...

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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...

AI

Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it | TechCrunch

People across the world are increasingly turning to AI for everyday tasks, from looking up recipes and doing...