April 22, 2026

Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace: Google brings Gemini-powered "auto browse" capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more. Read More

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones: The iPhone and iPad bug allowed law enforcement using forensic tools to read messages that had long been deleted by the Signal app. Read More

How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer: Cursor was on track to close a $2 billion funding round this week but chose to halt discussions after SpaceX offered a $10 billion "collaboration fee" and a path to a $60 billion acquisition. Read More

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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Tesla Q1 revenue rises, driven by EV sales and FSD subscriptions: Sales rebounded a bit from the first quarter of 2025, as Tesla throws a ton of money at massive bets like robotics, AI, and its own chip fab. Read More

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now?: We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage. Read More

OpenAI teams up with Infosys to bring AI tools to more businesses: Infosys said the integration will be used to help its clients modernize software development, automate workflows, and deploy AI systems, initially focusing software engineering, legacy modernization, and DevOps. Read More

Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI: The new features, announced at Cloud Next in Las Vegas this week, add generative AI capabilities to Google's mapping platform, giving it enhanced visual and data analytics powers. Read More

Rivian R2 production has started despite tornado damage to factory: The company's all-important mass-market EV is just about ready to start heading to customers. Read More

StrictlyVC kicks off the event series in SF next week. Join unfiltered fireside chats on fundraising, what it takes to build a physical AI breakthrough, and more with industry leaders like Eclipse Ventures co-founder Lior Susan, Replit co-founder Amjad Masad, and more. Make high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited.

Duolingo is now giving users access to advanced learning content: Duolingo is opening up its advanced language learning content offering to free users, allowing them to acquire skills that were previously reserved for paid subscribers. Read More

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April 22, 2026

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims: Anthropic told TechCrunch it is investigating the claims, but maintains that there is no evidence that its systems have been impacted. Read More

OpenAI teams up with Infosys to bring AI tools to more businesses: Infosys said the integration will be used to help its clients modernize software development, automate workflows and deploy AI systems, initially focusing software engineering, legacy modernization, and DevOps. Read More

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models: Meta says that it has a new internal tool that is converting mouse movements and button clicks into data that can train its AI models. Read More

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.

Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation. 

Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI: Generative AI is being infused into Google's popular feature within Maps. Read More

SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60B: The move could shore up weaknesses at each company, but it also reveals them. Neither Cursor nor xAI has proprietary models that can match the leading offerings from Anthropic and OpenAI — the same companies now competing directly with Cursor for the developer market. Read More

Duolingo is now giving free users access to advanced learning content: Duolingo is opening up its advanced language learning content offering to free users, allowing them to acquire skills that were previously reserved to paid subscribers. Read More

Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties with new multi-billion-dollar deal: Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with Google Cloud for AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia's latest GB300 chips, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. Read More

X makes it more expensive to post links through its API: Posting links on X through its API is now 1,900% more costly Read More

TechCrunch readers get exclusive discounts to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 — Asia's largest global innovation conference. Use code TGMP5YYAJD for 50% off general tickets or TGOT5YYACK1 for student tickets. Stream live online, match with startups and investors via the app. April 27–29.

The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026: Google wants AI startups on its cloud and has showcased a long list of them at its annual conference. Read More

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