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India's Anthropic Software has taken the U.S. AI giant to court over a name dispute.

ChatGPT ads will display for users on the the free and low-cost "Go" plans.

Ring has expanded its AI-powered Search Party feature nationwide, allowing anyone to use nearby cameras to help find a lost dog quickly.

We want to hear from readers who are trying to manage their medical bills and their health insurance costs.

Ouster is paying $35 million along with 1.8 million shares.

Emerald Fennell goes more "Bridgerton" than Brontë. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi co-star in Emerald Fennell's perplexing and provocative adaptation of "Wuthering Heights." Review.

These compact devices let you participate in Bitcoin's network without warehouse-level costs.

Here's everything you need to know about AI.com, the mysterious website that was advertised during the Super Bowl.

Here's the minimum effective visibility required for CEOs to build trust, credibility and authority without sacrificing their time or focus.

The unions representing pilots and flight attendants have in recent days publicly criticized American for falling behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

Discord users not deemed or verified as adults will need an age check for certain features and content.

Successful selling requires adapting your message to the outcomes your customer cares about, not the features you built.

The Epson ET-2980 is a great value at its full price, and the discount sweetens the deal.

Is Musicboard shutting down? Company says no, but users are worried.

Let's face it, retail expansion can be a daunting process, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips every founder can find useful along the path from direct-to-consumer to retail darling.

After announcing $190 million in ARR in December, Harvey may be raising again a big leap in valuation.

Bhusri said in a statement that the company's next chapter would be focused on AI.

Shop Amazon's early Presidents' Day deals on robot vacuums, AirPods, Legos, and more.

Rival Uber started allowing teens to use the app two years ago.

According to TechCrunch’s ongoing tally, including the most recent data spill involving uMobix, there have been at least 27 stalkerware companies since 2017 that are known to have been hacked, or leaked customer and victims’ data online. 

Here's the overlooked factor that determines whether your strategy will succeed or fail.

Unemployment among college grads age 22 to 27 rose to 5.6%. The problem: Too many degrees, not enough skills.

Ugprade your TV to the Hisense 85-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV while it's on sale for $500 off at Amazon and Best Buy.

Every hidden reference, political symbol, and community tribute woven into Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The company raised $13 billion in equity funding just five months ago, but intense competition between frontier labs and the ongoing cost of compute have made them eager to raise as quickly as possible.

Save $150 on the Dyson Airwrap i.d. and Dyson Supersonic Nural as of Feb. 9.

Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine.

The 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99, down from the normal price of $2,299.99. That's a 35% discount.

YouTube puts lyrics behind a paywall

The E.W. Scripps Company is selling the channel to the parent company of Law&Crime, which wants Court TV to have a bigger streaming presence.

Founded by former Google Japan leaders, InfiniMind is building enterprise AI to turn vast, unused video archives into searchable, actionable business intelligence.

With its new "Arrival Notifications," users can now set one-time or recurring alerts for locations beyond their home, providing an automatic way to share when they’ve arrived at their destination.

Word on the street is that Apple is putting out a new budget iPhone, as well as new MacBook and iPad models in the near future.

Verification tool ClarityCheck found that a majority of people have been targeted by scammers pretending to be someone they know.

Researchers and volunteers in Texas documented birds of different species preening one another. Experts say the behavior may be more common than documented.

Save up to $180 on the best Presidents' Day streaming deals, including Hulu, Disney+, Starz, and YouTube TV.

President's Day mattress sales include saving up to 60% from brands like Purple, Bear, Avocado, Naturepedic, and more.

More than half-a-million people who bought access to phone surveillance and social media snooping apps had their email address and partial payment card numbers published online.

Grab the Apple AirPods Pro for just $139.99 at Woot through Feb. 15 (or until supplies last).

The iPhone 17e arrives soon with MagSafe charging, followed by updated iPads, new MacBook Pros, and Apple's budget MacBook.

How to get free coffee from Dunkin' — get a free iced coffee with this promo code on Feb. 9.

One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40 years.

When I first started my company, I spent years handling customer support myself — and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.

YouTube TV is offering new, less expensive plans that can be customized around topics like sports, news and entertainment.

All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults.

National Pizza Day 2026 takes place on Feb.9. Get free pizza and discounts from 7-Eleven, Chuck E. Cheese, and more.

Amazon has tons of gift cards on sale for up to 20% off, including Dave & Buster's, DoorDash, Ulta, and more.

The deal will see Uber paying $335 million at the outset to purchase Getir's food delivery business. Uber will also pay $100 million for a 15% stake in Getir's grocery, retail and water delivery business.

Databricks is prepared to go public "when the time is right," CEO and co-founder Ali Ghodsi told CNBC in an interview.

Submit to speak at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 to lead a roundtable. Share scaling insights with 1,100 founders on June 23 in Boston. Apply here.

Here's why the most valuable breakthroughs come from questioning constraints no one thinks to challenge.

Starbucks is giving out free drinks on Feb. 9. Starbucks Rewards members get a free tall coffee with the purchase of any other beverage.

Calling Pre-Series A founders: nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Compete in the world’s most iconic pitch competition at Disrupt 2026 from October 13 - 15.

This simple exercise — you only need a pen and paper — can help you exorcise your relationship demons.

Getting over someone you never dated is a lonely experience and one that's easy to invalidate. But your feelings are valid and should be acknowledged.

LG’s UltraGear 27-inch QHD OLED gaming monitor is down to $496.99 at Amazon, $300 off its regular $799.99 price.

The "Transformers" director says Cadillac F1 allegedly stole his concepts after firing him.

These 15-minute guided sessions can help business owners build resilience and reduce anxiety.

Decision fatigue can be one of the biggest obstacles to your success. Here's how you can overcome it.

Gather AI has closed funding from former Salesforce CEO's firm Smith Point Capital. Its warehouse AI system doesn't just scan. It seeks out specific data.

The FBI last month raided an election facility central to President Donald Trump's debunked claims of fraud in the 2020 election.

Instead of competing in the crowded energy drink space, TRIP pioneered an entirely new 'calm' category of beverages.

Ads pitching artificial intelligence companies dominated the Super Bowl broadcast. Their huge cost probably didn’t ease investor worries about spending.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees that ChatGPT's monthly growth is back above 10%, as competition ramps up in generative AI.

HBO Max has announced its launch date and pricing for the UK and Ireland.

We got a peek at the interior of Ferrari’s new Luce electric car, which was dreamed up by famed ex-Apple designer and his firm, LoveFrom. It looks and feels a whole lot like an Apple product.

Smart startups can create a hiring advantage by finding disillusioned talent from major companies returning their employees back to the office.

These are our favorite ebike locks for every ride, including the best bike locks designed to thwart angle grinders.

Novo is asking the court to permanently ban Hims from selling compounded versions of its drugs that infringe patents, and is seeking to recover damages.

The design of Soundcore's latest open earbuds magically transforms them into noise-cancelling buds, but does it actually work?

New York state has required companies to disclose if “technological innovation or automation” was the cause of job loss for nearly a year. So far, none has.

S&P Global Ratings said China's primary real estate sales will likely drop by 10% to 14% this year, steeper than the decline predicted back in October.

The Pokémon TCG: Trainer’s Toolkit (2025) is down to $34.45 at Amazon, saving you $22 on a deck-building essential.

The NFL has shared Bad Bunny's full Super Bowl LX halftime show on YouTube. Watch now.

In February 2026, Hulu is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

The last major nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia just expired. Some experts believe a combination of satellite surveillance, AI, and human reviewers can take its place. Others, not so much.

These ultra-tiny hearing aids push the boundary for high-quality audio in a minuscule prescription package.

AI hyperscalers had a bruising week after investors got jittery about huge expenditure outlooks.

Apple's iPhone got the clearance to be brought with astronauts into space on NASA missions.

Lyft announces new teen experience with additional safety measures, including audio recording and trip tracking.

The race to integrate artificial intelligence is on among the banks. BNY now has 134 "digital employees," who work alongside humans.

If throwing stones and sweeping ice seem strange to you, the centuries-old history of the sport explains why it became so beloved.

After more than 15 years of draconian measures, culminating in an ongoing internet shutdown, the Iranian regime seems to be staggering toward its digital surveillance endgame.

Snapchat adds arrival notifications to Snap Map's location sharing features.

The Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames 3-Pack Blister drops to $34.99 at Amazon, its lowest price ever for the Mega Evolution set.

As of Feb. 9, the Sony Ult Wear headphones are on sale at Amazon for $148, 41% off their list price of $249.99.

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The Bryte Balance Pro takes smart mattresses to the next level with adjustable coils and programmable massage settings.

General Galactic, cofounded by a former SpaceX engineer, plans to test its water-based propellant this fall. If successful, it could help usher in a new era of space travel. That's a big “if.”

HBO Max has released the trailer for "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" episode 5.

The move follows the European Commission announcing an investigation in December into whether the social media giant had breached antitrust rules.

Apple is about to launch a new version of its "affordable" iPhone.

The last time writers and actors negotiated contracts, in 2023, dual strikes froze the industry.

A giant freeway crossing for wildlife is due to open outside Los Angeles this year. Here’s the story of one young cat hemmed in near the city.

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Get lifetime access to 100TB of private, encrypted Internxt cloud storage with a single payment through Feb. 22.

"Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" review: Sam Rockwell and Haley Lu Richardson star in anti-AI comedy from Gore Verbinski.

The update comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that supplies Cuba with oil.

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