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Leaks, data breaches, and ransom notes: The worst hacks of 2026 so far
If anything, 2026 has made clear that cybersecurity is no longer a background concern. Today, security is at…
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AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round
Profound, which builds marketing software to help brands appear in AI search results, on Tuesday said it has…
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Take your startup from prototype to production at Disrupt 2026
AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to building impressive prototypes. Getting those prototypes into production is a different…
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Spotify finally lets parents exclude kids’ music from Wrapped and recommendations
At last, parents, your prayers have been answered! On Tuesday, Spotify announced that it’s finally doing something to…
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New Italian unicorn Exein rides the physical AI wave
Europe has a new unicorn: Italian startup Exein has just raised a $270 million funding round led by…
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A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from a former Spotify leader for making music apps
As AI rages on, new startups are creating tools for people to create music using generative AI prompts…
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5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The clock is ticking. Book your exhibit table for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 by September 18 at 11:59 p.m.…
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Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at Disrupt 2026
Not long ago, bringing an extinct species back to life belonged to science fiction. Today, it’s the mission…
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Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push for agentic work
Superhuman is joining the cadre of productivity platforms launching notetakers — but rather than building one internally, it…
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Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg
Automattic’s board is out, multiple sources have confirmed to TechCrunch, after last week’s attempt to oust CEO Matt…