Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media

Google on Tuesday launched a new site that lets anyone verify whether a piece of media, be it an image, a video, or an audio clip, is generated using AI.

6 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Save on your pass before doors open

In 6 days, 10,000+ people from across the global startup and tech ecosystem will come together at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. If you’re planning to be one of them, don’t wait to register your ticket before prices increase …

Another personal AI assistant has launched — Meet Tab, which emerged from stealth with a $300M valuation

A new personal AI assistant has arrived. Meet Tab, which announced Tuesday that it had officially emerged from stealth.

Google launches Playground to turn prompts into games, with Unity on board
Google launches Playground to turn prompts into games, with Unity on board

Google has launched Playground, an experimental platform that turns text prompts into playable games. It is teaming up with Unity to add more advanced tools, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday. Google Playground opens today to users in the US…

Spotify expands audiobooks to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026
Spotify expands audiobooks to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026

Spotify will offer audiobooks in more than 180 markets by the end of 2026, up from 22 today, the company said at the Frankfurt Book Fair on Wednesday. The global rollout will reach more than 750 million people, who will find books next to their music a…

Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets

Spotify will make 350,000 titles available in over 120 languages for this expansion

Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet

Sigil Wen, backed by a Silicon Valley who’s who, has built an on-device AI assistant that promises to be free, fully private, and capable for everyday tasks.

The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in

Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new standard aims to help.

India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion

JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than through a stand-alone service.