As part of the expansion, Google is bringing AI Mode to 180 new countries in English.
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Google's AI Mode expands globally, adds new agentic features | TechCrunch
As part of the expansion, Google is bringing AI Mode to 180 new countries in English.
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The freeze went into effect last week, and it’s not clear how long it will last, The Journal’s sources say. Meta is still likely working through its reorg, which split its AI unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs, into four new groups: TBD Labs, run by former Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang, and three groups focused on research, product integration, and infrastructure, respectively. 
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Report: Meta is hitting pause on AI hiring after its poaching spree | TechCrunch
The freeze went into effect last week, and it’s not clear how long it will last, The Journal’s sources say. Meta is still likely working throug...
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The two self-described hacktivists said they had access to the North Korean spy’s computer for around four months before deciding what they had found should be made public.
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Hackers who exposed North Korean government hacker explain why they did it | TechCrunch
The two self-described hacktivists said they had access to the North Korean spy’s computer for around four months before deciding what they had f...
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Nuro has attracted more investors, and capital, to push its Series E round to $203 million.
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Nvidia is latest investor to back AV startup Nuro in $203M funding round | TechCrunch
Nuro has attracted more investors, and capital, to push its Series E round to $203 million.
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The next era of the space economy isn’t just about rockets and satellites — it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and entirely new models for building and defending off-Earth assets. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October 27–29 in San Francisco's Moscone West, the Space Stage is where this shift gets real. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/20/space-is-open-for-business-with-even-rogers-and-max-haot-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2025/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon image
The battery materials startup raised significant Series D funding to expand its manufacturing capability. At the same time, it bought out partner SK's stake in a joint venture.
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Group14 lands $463M from SK, Porsche, and others to make silicon anodes for EVs | TechCrunch
The battery materials startup raised significant Series D funding to expand its manufacturing capability. At the same time, it bought out partner S...
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Google's Pixel event was awkward and forced, underselling the technology it had on display.
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Google, sorry, but that Pixel event was a cringefest | TechCrunch
Google's Pixel event was awkward and forced, underselling the technology it had on display.
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India is set to ban real-money gaming nationwide under a proposed law that has just passed the lower house of parliament.
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India bans real-money gaming, threatening a $23 billion industry | TechCrunch
India is set to ban real-money gaming nationwide under a proposed law that has just passed the lower house of parliament.
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SpaceX's plans to launch Starship from Florida could have implications for the state's booming airports.
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Starship launches could delay Florida flights up to 2 hours, FAA says | TechCrunch
SpaceX's plans to launch Starship from Florida could have implications for the state's booming airports.
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There have been more border device searches than ever before, per new data, despite the constitutionality of whether these searches are legal.
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Device searches at the US border hit record high, new data shows | TechCrunch
There have been more border device searches than ever before, per new data, despite the constitutionality of whether these searches are legal.
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