Lyft Enters the Robotaxi Market: What to Know
Lyft has joined the robotaxi conversation as AI reshapes transportation. Here's what it means for autonomous ride-hailing and the future of mobility in 2026.
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The Units' Digital Stimulation: Synthpunk Perfection
The Units' Digital Stimulation is a masterclass in synthpunk. Discover why this album earns its reputation as perfection and how No Dogs in Space led fans to it.
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Obama Urges Democrats: Build a Clear AI Safety Plan
Obama is pushing Democrats to make AI safeguards a central agenda item, citing concerns over economic impact and safety. Here's what a clear AI plan could mean.
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Central Eurasia's 2026 Road to Battlefield Winners Revealed
Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ won Central Eurasia's Road to Battlefield 2026 and will compete in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
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Roblox Uses AI to Simplify Game Building & Go Cross-Platform
Roblox unveiled AI game creation tools, smarter NPCs, and cross-platform web play at RDC 2026. Here's what it means for developers and players.
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Physicist Does the Math on Star Trek's Picard Maneuver
A physicist analyzes the Picard maneuver from Star Trek TNG and finds the warp-speed tactic is even more scientifically impressive than the writers realized.
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Android Now Lets You Securely Switch Password Managers
Android's new password manager migration feature lets you securely transfer logins between apps like 1Password, Bitwarden, and Dashlane — entirely on your device.
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LinkedIn Wins BrowserGate Chrome Extension Lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed the LinkedIn BrowserGate lawsuits over Chrome extension scanning, ruling plaintiffs lacked legal standing to sue over privacy claims.
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Moonshot AI Targets $2B Revenue: Kimi's K3 Ambitions
Moonshot AI, maker of Kimi, is targeting $2 billion in annual revenue as K3 models generate up to 300 billion tokens daily on OpenRouter. Here's what it means.
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Final Call: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event Deadline
The deadline to apply for a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event is tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Learn what side events are and why you should apply now.
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Book Your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Table—1 Week Left
Only one week left to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Tables are limited and may sell out before the September 18 deadline. Act now.
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OpenAI vs. Mathematicians: The Feud Escalates
25 top mathematicians signed an open letter claiming AI labs like OpenAI are threatening their intellectual work. Here's what the escalating feud means.
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