The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved legislation that could soon require automakers to include AM radio as a standard, no-cost feature in all new vehicles. This rare display of bipartisan support highlights the ongoing debate over the safety and reliability of traditional broadcasting during severe weather and public emergencies. In recent years, several […]
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The winners of the regional Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 for Central Eurasia have been announced, selected from a record 726 applications across 39 countries. Startups Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ secured the top three spots and will represent the region at the Startup Battlefield 200 during TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. This year’s […]
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The window of opportunity to apply for hosting official Side Events during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is rapidly closing, with organizers confirming that tonight marks the absolute final deadline with no extensions planned. Hosting an authorized gathering offers organizations a unique platform to connect directly with founders, investors, and industry decision-makers. Approved events also gain valuable […]
Continue ReadingInstagram is rolling out a practical update that gives users enhanced control over their profile aesthetics by allowing them to feature tagged posts directly on their main grid. Instead of awkwardly reposting images shared by friends, users can now showcase these moments seamlessly. The feature addresses common scenarios like group photos from events or trips, […]
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The U.S. government has granted a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to finance the restoration of an idle nuclear power plant in Iowa. The facility is slated to resume operations to power upcoming artificial intelligence data centers planned by Google in the surrounding area. This initiative highlights a growing trend among tech giants turning […]
Continue ReadingAn academic controversy has erupted after an NYU mathematician accused OpenAI of unfair practices in the race to solve a major theoretical math problem. Tristan Buckmaster claimed that OpenAI leveraged insights from his team’s private research—conducted using various AI models—to rapidly produce its own formal proof for a Millennium Prize problem. OpenAI countered that its […]
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The Exploration Company (TEC) has secured $450 million in a Series C funding round, marking the largest-ever such round for a European space venture. Led by Hélène Huby, the multi-nation European firm aims to build reusable heavy-lift launchers and spacecraft to challenge SpaceX’s dominance and address growing geopolitical and commercial demands for orbital logistics. The […]
Continue ReadingRecent reports reveal a security issue affecting Claude subscribers, as users discover their allocated tokens are rapidly depleting without their input. Anthropic has confirmed that infostealer malware is being utilized to harvest active session tokens from compromised personal computers, allowing unauthorized third parties to drain subscription allowances. The issue came to light when independent professionals […]
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A recent fire at an unfinished building within the massive Lake Mariner data center in New York has exposed alarming safety issues and a lack of preparedness. Firefighters entered the site blind, facing thick smoke and unidentified chemicals without working alarms, operational fire hydrants, or accessible safety data sheets, which reportedly burned in the blaze. […]
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Three young hikers were safely rescued in California after running into trouble during their expedition on Mount Shasta. The group had relied on Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence chatbot to plan and organize their outdoor trip. According to local law enforcement reports, the hikers reached the summit much later than planned and attempted a dangerous descent […]
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