We can’t just change the definition of ‘recording’
We can’t just change the definition of ‘recording’

With AI hardware, tech companies are pushing the definition of what does and doesn’t constitute a recording. For most of gadget history, it’d be reasonable to assume that a device with a microphone or camera is either recording you or it isn’t; it’s either on or off, without much gray area. Microphones capture sound. Cameras […]

Anthropic is giving startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits

“We created this program because we believe the benefits of AI will reach most people through the companies that build on top of models, rather than through the models alone.”

LibreOffice says ‘no AI’ is now a software feature

The maker of the open source document editor says it has no plans to add AI to its software’s default configuration, citing user privacy.

Mistral’s new 1T model aims to leapfrog closed and open rivals

French AI lab Mistral AI has released Mistral Large 4, a new large multimodal model aiming to leapfrog both American and Chinese rivals.

5 Tips To Get Your Small Business Recommended By AI In Q4

As AI shopping traffic grows this holiday season, here are five ways small businesses can improve their chances of showing up in AI recommendations.

Pinterest’s AI now turns beauty Pins into action plans

Pinterest’s new AI-powered Beauty Guides translate hair and nail Pins into salon terminology, with estimated costs, appointment times and maintenance needs.

Get all your questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The full breakout session agenda revealed

Get all of your scaling and tech questions answered at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Here’s the full breakout session agenda, happening October 13-15 in San Francisco. Register now to join and save up to $100, and get a second pass at 50% off.

Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro

Starting on October 9th, anyone using Google Gemini on a free plan will be limited to the Flash Lite model. Free users can currently choose from Gemini Flash Lite, Flash, and Pro, but now you’ll need a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription to access the standard Flash model. However, that subscription is also getting a […]

YouTuber Gossip Goblin Has The Views. Now Comes The Box Office

Gossip Goblin brings AI film Gods Don’t Give Gifts to theaters, testing whether Zack London’s millions of online viewers will become ticket buyers.