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Today β€” 4 March 2026TechCrunch

A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals

4 March 2026 at 03:27
Security researchers say exploits used by governments to hack into Apple iPhones have been found used by cybercriminals. They warned of an emerging market for "second hand" exploits.

AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s congressional bid

4 March 2026 at 01:44
A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undercut candidates pushing for AI regulation. New York's Alex Bores, a former tech executive himself, is one of them.

Anduril aims at $60 billion valuation in new funding round

4 March 2026 at 00:06
The funding round would come less than a year after Anduril's Series G, which closed in June with $2.5 billion against a $30 billion valuation.
Yesterday β€” 3 March 2026TechCrunch

Hacked traffic cams and hijacked TVs: How cyber operations supported the war against Iran

3 March 2026 at 21:37
After U.S. and Israeli forces started bombing Iran, reports say cyber operations have disrupted communications, supported surveillance activities, and have been used in psychological operations.

Activist investor Elliott takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth

3 March 2026 at 21:27
The news comes as Pinterest has faced serious headwinds. Shares tumbled over the past year, with disappointing earnings, layoffs affecting 15% of its workforce, a declining ad business, and increased rivalry from AI chatbots.

Audible launches a cheaper β€˜Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify

3 March 2026 at 20:40
Under the new Standard plan, subscribers will lose access to the audiobooks they've consumed when they unsubscribe. The Premium plan lets users keep the audiobooks they’ve listened to even if they unsubscribe.

No one has a good plan for how AI companies should work with the government

3 March 2026 at 02:59
As OpenAI transitions from a wildly successful consumer startup into a piece of national security infrastructure, the company seems unequipped to manage its new responsibilities.

A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses

3 March 2026 at 02:40
A hobbyist developer's new app, which can detect nearby smart glasses, comes amid resistance to always-on recording and listening devices that invade people's privacy.
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Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply-chain risk

2 March 2026 at 21:18
Tech workers have signed an open letter urging the Department of Defense to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" and instead to settle the matter quietly.

MyFitnessPal has acquired Cal AI, the viral calorie app built by teens

2 March 2026 at 18:00
After wooing Cal AI for months, MyFitnessPal has successfully acquired its up-and-coming rival, Cal AI, the app built by teens soaring on the apps stores.

Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord

1 March 2026 at 23:00
With many users feeling uneasy about Discord's new age-verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be worth exploring.

What to know about the landmark Warner Bros.Β Discovery sale

1 March 2026 at 01:28
Learn more about Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery β€” a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion β€” as it continues to develop.

Musk bashes OpenAI in deposition, saying β€˜nobody committed suicide because of Grok’

27 February 2026 at 23:42
In his lawsuit against OpenAI, Musk touted xAI safety compared with ChatGPT. A few months later, xAI's Grok flooded X with nonconsensual nude images.
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