Users will now be able to access AI Mode via a new dedicated shortcut button under the search bar when opening a "New Tab" page in Chrome.
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Google makes it easier to access AI Mode in Chrome on iOS and Android | TechCrunch
Users will now be able to access AI Mode via a new dedicated shortcut button under the search bar when opening a "New Tab" page in Chrome.
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Researchers at Microsoft have developed a new simulation environment for testing AI agents, revealing surprising weaknesses in the current state-of-the-art.
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Microsoft built a fake marketplace to test AI agents β€” they failed in surprising ways | TechCrunch
The research raises new questions about how well AI agents will perform when working unsupervised β€” and how quickly AI companies can make good on...
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The MPA sent Meta a cease-and-desist over its use of the term 'PG-13' in Instagram teen ratings system.
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Motion Picture Association hits Meta with cease-and-desist over use of 'PG-13' label | TechCrunch
The MPA states that its movie-rating system can't be compared to Meta's content restrictions, which it says "appear to rely heavily on ar...
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Penn experienced a data breach on Friday as hackers sent messages boasting of the hack to the university community.
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University of Pennsylvania confirms hacker stole data during cyberattack | TechCrunch
Penn experienced a data breach on Friday as hackers sent messages boasting of the hack to the university community.
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Alloy Enterprises has developed a new additive manufacturing technique that can improve liquid cooling performance while bringing it to new parts of the server rack.
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Exclusive: This startup's metal stacks could help solve AI's massive heat problem | TechCrunch
Alloy Enterprises has developed a new additive manufacturing technique that can improve liquid cooling performance while bringing it to new parts o...
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Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security company Wiz in March and the deal is now on track to close in early 2026.
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Google gets the US government's green light toΒ acquireΒ Wiz for $32B | TechCrunch
Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security company Wiz in March and the deal is now on track to close in early 2026.
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The companies on Tuesday reached a settlement that sees the search giant agreeing to Android app store reforms that include lowering fees and enabling more competition.
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Epic Games CEO calls Google's antitrust settlement a win for Android's 'vision as an open platform' | TechCrunch
The companies on Tuesday reached a settlement that sees the search giant agreeing to Android app store reforms that include lowering fees and enabl...
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SoftBank's joint venture with OpenAI that will localize and sell the AI company's enterprise tech to companies in Japan. And the first customer of this JV is going to be SoftBank itself.
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SoftBank, OpenAI launch new joint venture in Japan as AI deals grow ever more circular | TechCrunch
SoftBank's joint venture with OpenAI will localize and sell the AI company's enterprise tech to companies in Japan. And the first custome...
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Google is now baking Gemini into Maps to let users ask it questions while driving, improve navigation, and do more with the app.
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Google Maps bakes in Gemini to improve navigation and hands-free use | TechCrunch
While driving, users can now ask Gemini to answer questions about places of interest on their route, return results about other topics (like sports...
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Armis is hoping to launch its IPO in late 2026 or early 2027, its co-founder and CEO Yevegny Dibrov told TechCrunch.
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Armis raises $435M pre-IPO round at $6.1B valuation after refusing M&A offers | TechCrunch
Armis is hoping to launch its IPO in late 2026 or early 2027, its co-founder and CEO Yevgeny Dibrov told TechCrunch.
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