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What Tim Cook built

On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.

Anthony Ha 4 months ago

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TechCrunch Mobility: Elon’s admission

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Kirsten Korosec 4 months ago

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To buy this Bay Area home, you’ll need Anthropic equity

Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco.

Anthony Ha 4 months ago

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SpeakOn’s dictation device is a good idea marred by platform limitations

This $129 device uses MagSafe to stick on the back of an iPhone to power transcription across apps

Ivan Mehta 4 months ago

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Anthropic created a test marketplace for agent-on-agent commerce

In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.

Anthony Ha 4 months ago

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Maine’s governor vetoes data center moratorium

L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.

Anthony Ha 4 months ago

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OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community

In a letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is “deeply sorry” that his company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect in a recent mass shooting.

Anthony Ha 4 months ago

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The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open

Nuclear startup X-energy went public, geothermal startup Fervo is about to. Could this be the moment that climate tech investors have been waiting for?

Tim De Chant 4 months ago

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Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha

Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidl’s owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players.

Anna Heim 4 months ago

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Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these technologies globally.

Cindy Zackney 4 months ago

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Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling

It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive.

Aisha Malik 4 months ago

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Apple under Ternus: what comes next for the tech giant’s hardware strategy

John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO, is a hardware guy, signaling Apple may be putting devices back at the center of its strategy.

Lauren Forristal 4 months ago

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India’s Snabbit seeks fresh funding at a $400M valuation, sources say

Snabbit has scaled rapidly, crossing one million jobs in March, amid growing investor interest.

Jagmeet Singh 4 months ago

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Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say

This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.

Jagmeet Singh 4 months ago

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Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’

Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor.

Julie Bort 4 months ago

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Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes

The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.

Lucas Ropek 4 months ago

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Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’

Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments. 

Dominic-Madori Davis 4 months ago

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Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage

Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.

Dominic-Madori Davis 4 months ago

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Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines gain

Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.

Connie Loizos 4 months ago

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X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO

Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.

Tim De Chant 4 months ago

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ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media

ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30M.

Marina Temkin 4 months ago

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X launches standalone XChat app on iOS

X's new app promises private chats, disappearing messages, audio and video calls and more.

Sarah Perez 4 months ago

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Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute

Google plans up to $40B investment in Anthropic as AI rivals race to secure massive compute capacity, following the limited release of its powerful, cybersecurity-focused Mythos model.

Rebecca Bellan 4 months ago

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Marked-up Mac minis flood eBay amid shortages driven by AI

Apple’s sold-out Mac mini is spawning marked-up eBay listings as demand surges for the compact desktop, now favored for running local AI models and tools.

Sarah Perez 4 months ago

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