Gamma acquires design startup Lica to boost AI research

Presentation platform Gamma has acquired Accel-backed design startup Lica in an exclusive move to establish an advanced internal design research lab. Lica’s co-founders will step in to lead this new technological initiative. Originally launching as an app that translated screenshots and recordings into structured presentations and videos, Lica later focused on automated marketing content for […]

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Pacific Fusion breaks ground on new energy facility

Pacific Fusion has broken ground on a new facility in New Mexico aimed at achieving a crucial milestone for commercial fusion power: net facility energy gain. The startup plans to demonstrate that its reactor can generate more total energy than the facility consumes by 2030. The Albuquerque site will utilize precise electrical pulses to compress […]

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Fake GTA 6 demo websites spread browser-stealing malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting the massive anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI by launching sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting eager gamers. According to cybersecurity researchers at Malwarebytes, fraudulent websites imitating developer Rockstar are advertising playable demos of the game, which does not actually exist in any official public capacity. When users fall for the trick and click […]

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Life360 expands pet tracking with new affordable tags and alerts

Family safety app Life360 is broadening its pet-tracking ecosystem by introducing new $8 scannable tags and updated care features. Designed for owners who prefer lightweight alternatives to bulky GPS devices, the new tags feature a QR code that, when scanned by a finder, instantly notifies the pet’s family via the app and shares the location. […]

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Waymo robotaxis are headed to Munich

Waymo, the autonomous driving subsidiary of Alphabet, has announced its plans to bring its robotaxi service to Munich, marking a significant step in its international expansion. The rollout will begin with manual street mapping and testing using human safety drivers, mirroring the company’s approach in other markets. The expansion relies on Germany’s progressive Level 4 […]

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Claude gets unified memory across chat and Cowork

Anthropic has rolled out a major update to Claude’s memory architecture, bridging the gap between its standard chat interface and the Claude Cowork environment. Previously, users frequently faced the frustrating hurdle of having to rebrief the AI whenever they transitioned from brainstorming ideas in chat to executing tasks in Cowork, as the two systems operated […]

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Last chance to save up to $300 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes

TechCrunch has extended the deadline for the lowest available rates for the upcoming Disrupt 2026 conference, giving attendees until late Tuesday, August 25, to secure their passes. Early buyers can still save up to $300 or take advantage of group pricing discounts before standard rates officially kick in. Scheduled to take place from October 13 […]

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Voting opens for the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026

TechCrunch has officially launched the audience voting phase to select the final sessions for this year’s Founder Summit, scheduled for November 4 in Boston. Out of a massive pool of applicants, 11 finalists have been chosen to compete for four open slots on the event’s main agenda. The nominated sessions address critical topics for the […]

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SpaceX to Build Second $100B Starbase Spaceport in Louisiana

SpaceX has officially revealed plans to construct a second major spaceport dedicated to its Starship mega-rocket, selecting a former industrial site in Louisiana along the Gulf Coast. Following a lengthy search for an optimal location, the aerospace firm is committing an estimated $100 billion to develop the new facility, marking a massive expansion of its […]

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Stability AI Secures $76 Million in New Funding

Stability AI, the startup behind the popular image generation model Stable Diffusion, has successfully raised $76 million in a Series B funding round. This latest injection brings the company’s total fundraising efforts to $232 million, providing strong momentum for its ongoing AI development initiatives. Notably, the investment round features major entertainment and gaming players, including […]

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