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The longevity-obsessed investor Bryan Johnson is charging $1 million to sign up for his "Immortals" program.
For $1 million, you can pay Bryan Johnson (or BryanAI?) to teach you how to live longer | TechCrunch
The longevity-obsessed investor Bryan Johnson is charging $1 million to sign up for his "Immortals" program.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
The longevity-obsessed investor Bryan Johnson is charging $1 million to sign up for his "Immortals" program.
Pinterest's stock tumbles after an earnings miss, with higher-than-expected usage its only bright spot.
Amid disappointing earnings, Pinterest claims it sees more searches than ChatGPT | TechCrunch
Pinterest's stock tumbles after an earnings miss, with higher-than-expected usage its only bright spot.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Pinterest's stock tumbles after an earnings miss, with higher-than-expected usage its only bright spot.
IBM plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026 but these jobs will have different tasks than in previous years.
IBM will hire your entry-level talent in the age of AI | TechCrunch
IBM plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026 but these jobs will have different tasks than in previous years.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:26 PM
IBM plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026 but these jobs will have different tasks than in previous years.
The company's annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.
Rivian was saved by software in 2025 | TechCrunch
The company's annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:21 PM
The company's annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.
"I really want to see a mass driver on the moon that is shooting AI satellites into deep space."
Musk needed a new vision for SpaceX and xAI. He landed on Moonbase Alpha. | TechCrunch
"I really want to see a mass driver on the moon that is shooting AI satellites into deep space."
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February 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM
"I really want to see a mass driver on the moon that is shooting AI satellites into deep space."
The Series A was co-led by Chemistry and Headline.
Didero lands $30M to put manufacturing procurement on "agentic" autopilot | TechCrunch
The Series A was co-led by Chemistry and Headline.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The Series A was co-led by Chemistry and Headline.
The chatbot maker has, once again, ramped up its valuation significantly.
Anthropic raises another $30 billion in series G, with a new value of $380 billion | TechCrunch
The chatbot maker has, once again, ramped up its valuation significantly.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The chatbot maker has, once again, ramped up its valuation significantly.
When Apple Vision Pro first launched two years ago, YouTube hesitated to launch a dedicated app. Today is the day they officially launch one.
YouTube finally launches a dedicated app for Apple Vision Pro | TechCrunch
When Apple Vision Pro first launched two years ago, YouTube hesitated to launch a dedicated app. Today is the day they officially launch one.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
When Apple Vision Pro first launched two years ago, YouTube hesitated to launch a dedicated app. Today is the day they officially launch one.
Emails published by the Justice Department revealed cybersecurity veteran Vincenzo Iozzo emailed, and arranged to meet, Jeffrey Epstein multiple times between 2014 and 2018.
Hacker linked to Epstein removed from Black Hat cyber conference website | TechCrunch
Emails published by the Justice Department revealed cybersecurity veteran Vincenzo Iozzo emailed, and arranged to meet, Jeffrey Epstein multiple times between 2014 and 2018.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Emails published by the Justice Department revealed cybersecurity veteran Vincenzo Iozzo emailed, and arranged to meet, Jeffrey Epstein multiple times between 2014 and 2018.
The EPA's new rule seeks to undo a 2009 finding that allowed the federal government to regulate six greenhouse gases.
Trump administration undermines EPA enforcement of Clean Air Act | TechCrunch
The EPA's new rule seeks to undo a 2009 finding that allowed the federal government to regulate six greenhouse gases.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The EPA's new rule seeks to undo a 2009 finding that allowed the federal government to regulate six greenhouse gases.
WP Engine claims Automattic was going to target more hosting companies with royalty fees.
Automattic planned to target 10 competitors with royalty fees, WP Engine claims in new filing | TechCrunch
WP Engine claims Automattic was going to target more hosting companies with royalty fees.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
WP Engine claims Automattic was going to target more hosting companies with royalty fees.
Spotify credits Claude Code and its internal AI system Honk with speeding up development.
Spotify says its best developers haven't written a line of code since December, thanks to AI | TechCrunch
Spotify credits Claude Code and its internal AI system Honk with speeding up development.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Spotify credits Claude Code and its internal AI system Honk with speeding up development.
OpenAI calls the new coding tool the "first milestone" in its relationship with the chipmaker.
A new version of OpenAI's Codex is powered by a new dedicated chip | TechCrunch
OpenAI calls the new coding tool the "first milestone" in its relationship with the chipmaker.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
OpenAI calls the new coding tool the "first milestone" in its relationship with the chipmaker.
CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what a human driver can legally accomplish.
Aurora's driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers | TechCrunch
CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what a human driver can legally accomplish.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what a human driver can legally accomplish.
Coupang’s massive data breach has sparked U.S. investor lawsuits against the South Korean government over alleged discrimination
More U.S. investors sue South Korean government over handling of Coupang data breach | TechCrunch
Coupang’s massive data breach has sparked U.S. investor lawsuits against the South Korean government over alleged discrimination
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February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Coupang’s massive data breach has sparked U.S. investor lawsuits against the South Korean government over alleged discrimination
Startup Battlefield nominations are now open!
If you have a startup, are invested in one or know a great candidate who could take home the $100K grand prize, send in your nomination below and get one step closer to victory at Disrupt in October.
If you have a startup, are invested in one or know a great candidate who could take home the $100K grand prize, send in your nomination below and get one step closer to victory at Disrupt in October.
2026 Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open | TechCrunch
Pre-Series A founders: nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Compete in the world’s most iconic pitch competition at Disrupt 2026.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Startup Battlefield nominations are now open!
If you have a startup, are invested in one or know a great candidate who could take home the $100K grand prize, send in your nomination below and get one step closer to victory at Disrupt in October.
If you have a startup, are invested in one or know a great candidate who could take home the $100K grand prize, send in your nomination below and get one step closer to victory at Disrupt in October.
The show is expected to run for four seasons, with the possibility of spin-offs, a prequel, and foreign versions.
Apple acquires all rights to Severance, will produce future seasons in-house | TechCrunch
The show is expected to run for four seasons, with the possibility of spin-offs, a prequel, and foreign versions.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The show is expected to run for four seasons, with the possibility of spin-offs, a prequel, and foreign versions.
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, FTC chair Andrew Ferguson cited reports from Media Research Center, a right-leaning think tank, which accused Apple of excluding right-leaning outlets from the top 20 articles in the Apple News feed.
US FTC airs concerns over allegations that Apple News suppresses right-wing content | TechCrunch
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, FTC chair Andrew Ferguson cited reports from Media Research Center, a right-leaning think tank, which accused Apple of excluding right-leaning outlets from the top 20 articles in the Apple News feed.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, FTC chair Andrew Ferguson cited reports from Media Research Center, a right-leaning think tank, which accused Apple of excluding right-leaning outlets from the top 20 articles in the Apple News feed.
The San Francisco-based startup says its AI-first approach has allowed it to scale faster.
Exclusive: Eclipse backs all-EV marketplace Ever in $31M funding round | TechCrunch
The San Francisco-based startup says its AI-first approach has allowed it to scale faster.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The San Francisco-based startup says its AI-first approach has allowed it to scale faster.
On Wednesday, xAI took the rare step of publishing its full 45-minute all-hands presentation to the X platform, making it widely available.
xAI lays out interplanetary ambitions in public all-hands | TechCrunch
On Wednesday, xAI took the rare step of publishing its full 45-minute all-hands presentation to the X platform, making it widely available.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:32 PM
On Wednesday, xAI took the rare step of publishing its full 45-minute all-hands presentation to the X platform, making it widely available.
Early-stage rounds are taking a big leap in the age of AI, with Primary Ventures just closing a $625M (!!) Fund V, with the goal of funding 40-50 companies over the next three years.
February 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Early-stage rounds are taking a big leap in the age of AI, with Primary Ventures just closing a $625M (!!) Fund V, with the goal of funding 40-50 companies over the next three years.
General Catalyst is in talks to lead the round for the four-year-old startup, according to our sources.
Exclusive: AI inference startup Modal Labs in talks to raise at $2.5B valuation, sources say
General Catalyst is in talks to lead the round for the four-year-old startup, according to our sources.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:52 PM
General Catalyst is in talks to lead the round for the four-year-old startup, according to our sources.
Apple has been promising a new-and-improved, cutting-edge, AI-powered Siri since it first unveiled Apple Intelligence in 2024.
Apple's Siri revamp reportedly delayed... again | TechCrunch
Apple has been promising a new-and-improved, cutting-edge, AI-powered Siri since it first unveiled Apple Intelligence in 2024.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Apple has been promising a new-and-improved, cutting-edge, AI-powered Siri since it first unveiled Apple Intelligence in 2024.
Uber Eats launched a new AI feature, “Cart Assistant,” that can automatically add items to your cart based on text or image prompts.
Uber Eats launches AI assistant to help with grocery cart creation | TechCrunch
Uber Eats launched a new AI feature, “Cart Assistant,” that can automatically add items to your cart based on text or image prompts.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Uber Eats launched a new AI feature, “Cart Assistant,” that can automatically add items to your cart based on text or image prompts.
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim's computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now.
Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users | TechCrunch
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim's computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim's computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now.