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The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have

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The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have

While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.

Aisha Malik 2 weeks ago

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Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames

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Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames

Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to understand why companies give hackers codenames.

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2 weeks ago

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OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns

OpenAI said it has suspended work on some aspects of its upcoming model Astra over concerns about its cybersecurity prowess.

Kirsten Korosec 2 weeks ago

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After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool

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After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool

After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.

Julie Bort 2 weeks ago

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Wacom’s Movinkpad 11 is a fun and mid-priced entry point for digital artists

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Wacom’s Movinkpad 11 is a fun and mid-priced entry point for digital artists

The Movinkpad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.

Lucas Ropek 2 weeks ago

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Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks

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Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks

Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.

Zack Whittaker 2 weeks ago

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Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents

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Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents

Cloudflare has introduced Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. The company says the browser uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks, helping developers build browser-based AI agents more efficiently.

Sarah Perez 2 weeks ago

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Computer maker Framework notifies ‘all customers’ of a data breach

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Computer maker Framework notifies ‘all customers’ of a data breach

Framework told "all" of its customers that hackers accessed their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses in a data breach.

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2 weeks ago

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Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms

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Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms

The Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion.

Tim De Chant 2 weeks ago

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Host your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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Host your own piece of Disrupt: Apply to run a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

You put together the concept — from a founder mixer, an after-hours panel, a themed party, a morning run, whatever fits your goal — and the TechCrunch team helps put it in front of the attendees already in town for Disrupt.

TechCrunch Events 2 weeks ago

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Chinese AI model Kimi escaped its cybersecurity testing environment, researchers say

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Chinese AI model Kimi escaped its cybersecurity testing environment, researchers say

In the Kimi test, the sandbox designed to contain the experiment was not properly configured.

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2 weeks ago

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Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function

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Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function

Airbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle.

Ivan Mehta 2 weeks ago

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SpaceX’s Terafab will rely on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels

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SpaceX’s Terafab will rely on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels

SpaceX and Tesla are building a massive semiconductor fab in Texas that will depend on natural gas power plants, not Tesla solar panels.

Tim De Chant 2 weeks ago

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The founder’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know

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The founder’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that.

TechCrunch Events 2 weeks ago

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New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case

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New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case

Meta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case

Ivan Mehta 2 weeks ago

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OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400

Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.

Lucas Ropek 2 weeks ago

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Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands

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Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands

Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15. That’s exactly what our Exhibit Program offer...

TechCrunch Events 2 weeks ago

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Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world

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Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world

Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.

Dominic-Madori Davis 2 weeks ago

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Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims

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Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims

Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2 weeks ago

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China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US

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China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US

Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.

Zack Whittaker 2 weeks ago

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Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation

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Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation

Hadrian is building automated factories to mass produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.

Julie Bort 2 weeks ago

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Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it

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Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it

Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.

Tim De Chant 2 weeks ago

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