North Korea's hijack of one of the web's most used open source projects was likely weeks in the making: North Korean hackers pushed out malicious updates to a popular open source project by hacking a top developer's computer in a long-running campaign. Read More
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In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants: Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment. Read More
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Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline: Google's new offline-first dictation app uses Gemma AI models to take on the apps like Wispr Flow. Read More
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Temps are changing and your mattress isn't keeping up. The Pod by Eight Sleep fits on any mattress and adjusts temperature all night with Autopilot, with each side adjusting independently for couples. Users see up to 32% better sleep quality — and there's no wearable to charge. Use code TECHCRUNCH for up to $350 off. Individual results may vary. 
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YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive: The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month. Read More
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How nuclear batteries could speed the race to fusion power: Avalanche Energy is working on a DARPA project to build a new class of materials capable of turning damaging radiation into electricity. Read More
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Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account: The maker of the popular open source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may prevent device owners from booting up their computers. Read More
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This founder helped build SpaceX's most powerful rocket engine. Now he's building a 'fighter jet for orbit.': The company's novel rocket engine could be a game changer for the U.S. military. Read More
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Databricks co-founder wins prestigious ACM award, says 'AGI is here already': Matei Zaharia has won the top honor from the Association for Computing Machinery. Now he's working on AI for research and says AGI is simply misunderstood. Read More
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StrictlyVC kicks off the series in SF on April 30. Be in the room for unfiltered fireside chats on fundraising and AI accuracy with industry leaders like Forum AI founder Campbell Brown, Replit co-founder Amjad Masad, and more. Make high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited.
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Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite |
Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.
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Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus: Specs has long been teasing the next version of its augmented reality glasses. A new partnership with Qualcomm promises some movement in that department. Read More
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