Narwal adds AI to its vacuum cleaners to monitor pets and find jewelry
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/narwal-adds-ai-to-its-vacuum-cleaners-to-monitor-pets-and-find-jewelry/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/narwal-adds-ai-to-its-vacuum-cleaners-to-monitor-pets-and-find-jewelry/
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Narwal adds AI to its vacuum cleaners to monitor pets and find jewelry | TechCrunch
Narwal's new robo vacuum cleaner switches to quiet mode near a baby's crib.
Amazon’s Ring doorbells get fire alerts, an app store and new sensors
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/amazons-ring-doorbells-get-fire-alerts-an-app-store-and-new-sensors/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/amazons-ring-doorbells-get-fire-alerts-an-app-store-and-new-sensors/
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Amazon's Ring doorbells get fire alerts, an app store, and new sensors | TechCrunch
The new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality.
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Meta pauses international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/meta-pauses-international-expansion-of-its-ray-ban-display-glasses/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/meta-pauses-international-expansion-of-its-ray-ban-display-glasses/
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Meta pauses international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses | TechCrunch
Meta had originally planned to launch the glasses in France, Italy, Canada, and the U.K. in early 2026.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/commonwealth-fusion-systems-installs-reactor-magnet-lands-deal-with-nvidia/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/commonwealth-fusion-systems-installs-reactor-magnet-lands-deal-with-nvidia/
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia | TechCrunch
The fusion power frontrunner said that construction on its Sparc reactor was proceeding as planned. Meanwhile, it's building a digital twin to help dial it in.
Threads is developing in-message games
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/threads-is-developing-in-message-games/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/threads-is-developing-in-message-games/
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Threads is developing in-message games | TechCrunch
Launching in-message games would give Threads an edge over competitors like X and Bluesky, which don’t offer built-in games.
Founder of spyware maker pcTattletale pleads guilty to hacking and advertising surveillance software
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/founder-of-spyware-maker-pctattletale-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-and-advertising-surveillance-software/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/founder-of-spyware-maker-pctattletale-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-and-advertising-surveillance-software/
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Founder of spyware maker pcTattletale pleads guilty to hacking and advertising surveillance software | TechCrunch
Bryan Fleming, the founder of hacked stalkerware company pcTattletale, pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to the running of his now-defunct Michigan-based spyware company.
LMArena lands $1.7B valuation four months after launching its product
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/lmarena-lands-1-7b-valuation-four-months-after-launching-its-product/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/lmarena-lands-1-7b-valuation-four-months-after-launching-its-product/
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LMArena lands $1.7B valuation four months after launching its product | TechCrunch
LMArena, which started as a UC Berkeley research project, has raised about $250 million total and become a unicorn in about seven months.
Intel is building a handheld gaming platform including a dedicated chip
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/intel-is-building-a-handheld-gaming-platform-including-a-dedicated-chip/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/intel-is-building-a-handheld-gaming-platform-including-a-dedicated-chip/
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Intel is building a handheld gaming platform including a dedicated chip | TechCrunch
Intel has been building chips designed for gaming PCs for years but the company is now moving into handheld devices too.
xAI says it raised $20B in Series E funding
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/xai-says-it-raised-20b-in-series-e-funding/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/xai-says-it-raised-20b-in-series-e-funding/
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xAI says it raised $20B in Series E funding | TechCrunch
Nvidia is among the many investors, but xAI has not disclosed if these investments come in the form of equity or debt.
Mobileye acquires humanoid robot startup Mentee Robotics for $900M
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/mobileye-acquires-humanoid-robot-startup-mentee-robotics-for-900m/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/mobileye-acquires-humanoid-robot-startup-mentee-robotics-for-900m/
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Mobileye acquires humanoid robot startup Mentee Robotics for $900M | TechCrunch
Mentee Robotics was co-founded by Mobileye president Amnon Shashua.
A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food delivery app turned out to be AI-generated
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/a-viral-reddit-post-alleging-fraud-from-a-food-delivery-app-turned-out-to-be-ai-generated/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/a-viral-reddit-post-alleging-fraud-from-a-food-delivery-app-turned-out-to-be-ai-generated/
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A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food delivery app turned out to be AI-generated | TechCrunch
When fake content goes viral, the damage has already been done, even if the post is debunked.
Wearable health devices could generate a million tons of e-waste by 2050
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/wearable-health-devices-could-generate-a-million-tons-of-e-waste-by-2050/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/wearable-health-devices-could-generate-a-million-tons-of-e-waste-by-2050/
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Wearable health devices could generate a million tons of e-waste by 2050 | TechCrunch
The most surprising part is that the plastic isn't the biggest problem.
CES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia’s debuts to AMD’s new chips to Razer’s AI oddities
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/ces-2026-everything-revealed-from-nvidias-debuts-to-amds-new-chips-to-razers-ai-oddities/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/ces-2026-everything-revealed-from-nvidias-debuts-to-amds-new-chips-to-razers-ai-oddities/
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CES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia’s debuts to AMD’s new chips to Razer’s AI oddities | TechCrunch
CES 2026 is in full swing in Las Vegas, with the show floor open to the public after a packed couple of days occupied by press conferences
Roblox now requires all users globally to complete age checks to access chat
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/roblox-now-requires-all-users-globally-to-complete-age-checks-to-access-chat/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/roblox-now-requires-all-users-globally-to-complete-age-checks-to-access-chat/
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Roblox now requires all users globally to complete age checks to access chat | TechCrunch
Once users complete an age check, they can access age-based chat, which means they can only communicate with others in a similar age group.
Intel spinout Articul8 raises more than half of $70M round at $500M valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/intel-spin-off-articul8-is-halfway-to-70m-ai-funding-round-at-500m-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/intel-spin-off-articul8-is-halfway-to-70m-ai-funding-round-at-500m-valuation/
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Intel spinout Articul8 raises more than half of $70M round at $500M valuation | TechCrunch
Articul8's valuation for its current funding round marks a roughly fivefold increase since its Series A.
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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s bid again, calls it a ‘leveraged buyout’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/warner-bros-discovery-rejects-paramounts-bid-again-calls-it-a-leveraged-buyout/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/warner-bros-discovery-rejects-paramounts-bid-again-calls-it-a-leveraged-buyout/
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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount's bid again, calls it a 'leveraged buyout' | TechCrunch
The studio's board unanimously rejected Paramount Skydance's revised $108.4 billion bid, calling the proposal a "leveraged buyout" that would saddle the company with $87 billion in debt.
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WhatsApp rolls out new group chat features, including member tags
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/whatsapp-rolls-out-new-group-chat-features-member-tags/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/whatsapp-rolls-out-new-group-chat-features-member-tags/
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WhatsApp rolls out new group chat features, including member tags | TechCrunch
You can choose a tag that gives others in the group chat more context about who you are.
Spotify now lets you share what you’re streaming in real time with friends
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/spotify-now-lets-you-share-what-youre-streaming-in-real-time-with-friends/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/spotify-now-lets-you-share-what-youre-streaming-in-real-time-with-friends/
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Spotify now lets you share what you're streaming in real time with friends | TechCrunch
You can tap a friend’s listening activity to play the track, save it, open the menu, or react with an emoji.
How Quilt solved the heat pump’s biggest challenge
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/how-quilt-solved-the-heat-pumps-biggest-challenge/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/how-quilt-solved-the-heat-pumps-biggest-challenge/
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How Quilt solved the heat pump's biggest challenge | TechCrunch
Quilt's heat pumps are built containing a suite of sensors, which have delivered mountains of data that allow its engineers to wring added performance out of its systems.
Caterpillar taps Nvidia to bring AI to its construction equipment
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/caterpillar-taps-nvidia-to-bring-ai-to-its-construction-equipment/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/caterpillar-taps-nvidia-to-bring-ai-to-its-construction-equipment/
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Caterpillar taps Nvidia to bring AI to its construction equipment | TechCrunch
Caterpillar is piloting Cat AI Assistant, a system of AI agents in one of its excavators built on Nvidia's physical AI platform.
Google Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/google-classrooms-new-tool-uses-gemini-to-transform-lessons-into-podcast-episodes/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/google-classrooms-new-tool-uses-gemini-to-transform-lessons-into-podcast-episodes/
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Google Classroom's new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes | TechCrunch
Google Classroom now offers a Gemini-powered tool that generates podcast-style audio lessons for teachers to deepen engagement with students.