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Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm
Facebook is the latest social media platform to give users greater control over the algorithm that determines what appears in their feeds. Meta announced the launch of its new AI-powered feature, “Your Algorithm,” on Tuesday, a feature it first launched on Instagram. The new tool allows Facebook users to influence the content they see in […]
Forget rockets — Longshot wants to fire cargo into space from a gun. See it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Longshot is trying to build a gun big enough to make space data centers a reality.
Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world
University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress-test robots and self-driving vehicles before deployment. The profitable startup is competing at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield.
Pluto Security raises $42M as AI gives enterprise security teams a new headache
The problem with giving everyone in a company access to AI tools is that people will use them in unexpected ways. And that fact is steadily seeding fears that companies now have new, gaping security holes in their systems or, at least, will soon.
Adobe Patches 140 Vulnerabilities Across 10 Products
The flaws affect products such as Commerce, Photoshop, ColdFusion, Substance 3D, Dimension, FrameMaker and Bridge. The post Adobe Patches 140 Vulnerabilities Across 10 Products appeared first on SecurityWeek.
MIT startup says it can turn diesel trucks into cheaper hydrogen haulers — see it at Disrupt
Diesel is expensive and polluting, and LNK Energies says it has come up with a way to replace it with hydrogen, all while undercutting diesel on cost.
Google Play now lets anyone build private, vibe-coded apps that run on Android
Google is making it easier to build and use personal Android apps created with AI, without having to make them available to everyone on the Play Store.
Google Partially Reverses Chrome Bug Bounty Cuts
Google is restructuring bug bounty rewards with a focus on complex memory safety vulnerabilities. The post Google Partially Reverses Chrome Bug Bounty Cuts appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites
Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.
Meta Says Hackers Took Code, Personal Data of 1,500 in GitHub Breach
Most of the affected individuals are Meta employees in the United States and they are being offered credit monitoring services. The post Meta Says Hackers Took Code, Personal Data of 1,500 in GitHub Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Google Gemini 4 Argon Launched Globally for Developers and Enterprises
Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon globally for developers and enterprises. It comes with an introductory price of $2 (roughly Rs. 190) per million input tokens and $10 (roughly Rs. 900) per million output tokens. Cached input tokens are available at a 95 percent discount. The new model is available via the Gemini API. Google AI subscribers can access it in Google Ant...
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best TVs Under Rs. 30,000 From Samsung, TCL, Xiaomi and More
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 is offering various smart TVs, priced under Rs. 30,000, at discounted prices. On top of direct price cuts, the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 is offering an instant discount of 10 percent, up to Rs. 57,750, with an SBI credit or debit card and SBI credit card EMI transactions. You can also get cashback of 5 percent with a...
South Korea Restricts Access to KuCoin, MEXC and 25 Other Crypto Platforms
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit has sought restrictions on 27 foreign cryptocurrency exchange websites that allegedly continued operating without domestic registration. The measure follows earlier restrictions on unregistered exchange apps through Google Play and Apple’s App Store. Authorities say early access restrictions are intended to prevent consume...
The 2026 Startup Battlefield Top 20: From organs to orbit and everything in between
Twenty founders just earned their shot at Disrupt glory. They're headed to the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt to compete for the $100,000 prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup.
Spotify users on iOS 27 can now ask Siri to play music without having to say ‘on Spotify’
Siri can now learn users' preferred music app, allowing Spotify listeners to request songs, podcasts, and playlists without specifying which app to use.
Bumble agrees to a $1.3B acquisition deal as online dating faces a reset
After years of declining subscriber numbers and falling revenue, Bumble just agreed to a $1.3 billion acquisition.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.
Apple TV 4K (4th Generation), HomePod Mini 2 Launched in India With Siri AI: Price, Specifications
Apple on Tuesday refreshed its lineup of home entertainment devices with the launch of the new Apple TV 4K (4th Generation) and the HomePod mini 2. The Cupertino-based tech giant claims both devices bring updated hardware, smarter voice controls, and improved audio experiences compared to their predecessors. The refreshed Apple TV 4K is powered by the A19 chip and off...
SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok, and Cursor into one subscription
The new X Subscription combines X's paid features with AI tools like Grok and Cursor, offering plans ranging from $8 to $200 per month.
Apple refreshes its HomePod mini with a new chip and $149 price tag
The new $149 HomePod mini with Siri AI and a 'SoundGlow' visual feature will be available starting October 30.
Apple’s new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells
The new devices work with HomeView, the company's new smart home hub which can be used to control accessories and interact with apps.
Apple Launches HomeView as Its First Smart Display With Siri AI, Home Controls: Price, Specifications
Apple HomeView was launched on Tuesday as the latest addition to its smart home lineup. As per the Cupertino-based tech giant, it marks a new category of device that combines entertainment, communication, and home automation. The Apple HomeView sports a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and a built-in speaker system. It features facial recognition, with Apple claiming to o...
The final Disrupt Stage lineup: Three days of conversations you won’t hear anywhere outside of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage lineup revealed, featuring Max Hodak, Mark Wahlberg, Benchmark partners, and more. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second at 50% off.
India delays digital payments fee rollout amid retailer pushback
The NPCI, which operates the UPI network, said it was postponing the planned October 15 rollout of the 0.4% fee due to the festive shopping season.
Apple launches a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and remote-free voice commands
The new Apple TV 4K costs $299, comes with Siri AI, and will be available on November 13.
Apple makes another push into the smart home market with HomeView
Apple is taking a big swing at the smart home market with its latest product that competes with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.
Amex introduces a framework to prevent AI agents from making unauthorized purchases
American Express is introducing a new framework designed to ensure AI agents only make purchases their users have authorized, potentially preventing costly mistakes and disputes as AI-powered shopping grows.
Sony Will Launch a Midnight Black Digital Edition PS5 in Japan Next Month
Sony has announced a Midnight Black edition of the PS5, exclusive to the Japanese market. The digital edition console will be priced at JPY 55,000 and will be released on November 19, the same day as Grand Theft Auto 6. Alongside the console, the company also announced a Midnight Black external disc drive for the PS5.
Giraffe Bio aims its bespoke biomolecules at the looming copper shortage
As AI data centers and EVs drive up demand for copper, Giraffe Bio has unearthed a $6.4 million seed round to help miners extract more of the mineral.
Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy
The startup will sell some of its assets to Disney for $20 million.
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