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.
Skylight debuts Calendar 2 to keep your family organized
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/skylight-debuts-calendar-2-to-keep-your-family-organized/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/skylight-debuts-calendar-2-to-keep-your-family-organized/
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Skylight debuts Calendar 2 to keep your family organized | TechCrunch
Skylight, known for its digital picture frame, has a new digital product that puts software and AI at the center.
Anthropic reportedly raising $10B at $350B valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/anthropic-reportedly-raising-10b-at-350b-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/anthropic-reportedly-raising-10b-at-350b-valuation/
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Anthropic reportedly raising $10B at $350B valuation | TechCrunch
Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation, marking its third mega-round in a year.
Discord’s IPO could happen in March
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/discords-ipo-could-happen-in-march/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/discords-ipo-could-happen-in-march/
Discord’s IPO could happen in March
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/discords-ipo-could-happen-in-march/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/discords-ipo-could-happen-in-march/
AMC previews its new show, ‘The Audacity,’ focused on Silicon Valley
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/amc-previews-its-new-show-the-audacity-focused-on-silicon-valley/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/amc-previews-its-new-show-the-audacity-focused-on-silicon-valley/
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AMC previews its new show, 'The Audacity,' focused on Silicon Valley | TechCrunch
As one of the show's actors, Billy Magnussen, noted, "Silicon Valley is one of those times in our modern era which is defining humanity. And what better place to make a dark comedy than in that place that develops our society at this point?"
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health, says 230 million users ask about health each week
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/openai-unveils-chatgpt-health-says-230-million-users-ask-about-health-each-week/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/openai-unveils-chatgpt-health-says-230-million-users-ask-about-health-each-week/
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health, says 230 million users ask about health each week | TechCrunch
The feature, which is expected to roll out in the coming weeks, will offer a dedicated space for conversations with ChatGPT about health.
Roku’s $3 streaming service Howdy will be coming to other platforms, CEO says
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/rokus-3-streaming-service-howdy-will-be-coming-to-other-platforms-ceo-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/rokus-3-streaming-service-howdy-will-be-coming-to-other-platforms-ceo-says/
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Roku's $3 streaming service Howdy will be coming to other platforms, CEO says | TechCrunch
At CES 2026, Anthony Wood, Roku's founder, chairman, and CEO, offered a hint about the future of the company's newest streaming channel, Howdy, and its ambition to become a broader competitor in the market.
Yes, LinkedIn banned AI agent startup Artisan, but now it’s back
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/yes-linkedin-banned-ai-agent-startup-artisan-but-now-its-back/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/yes-linkedin-banned-ai-agent-startup-artisan-but-now-its-back/
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Yes, LinkedIn banned AI agent startup Artisan, but now it's back | TechCrunch
Several viral posts noticed that Artisan was banned. But the CEO tells us it wasn't for the reasons many thought.
Larry Page loosens business ties to CA amid state’s proposed wealth tax, report
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/larry-page-loosens-business-ties-to-ca-amid-states-proposed-wealth-tax-report/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/larry-page-loosens-business-ties-to-ca-amid-states-proposed-wealth-tax-report/
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Larry Page loosens business ties to CA amid state's proposed wealth tax, report | TechCrunch
Larry Page is reportedly moving assets out of California over concern the state will vote in a tax on billionaires.
Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/discord-and-mercor-investor-niko-bonatsos-departs-general-catalyst-plans-new-vc-firm/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/discord-and-mercor-investor-niko-bonatsos-departs-general-catalyst-plans-new-vc-firm/
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Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs General Catalyst, plans new VC firm | TechCrunch
Bonatsos spent 15 years at GC, and until last year led the firm's seed investing strategy.
Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/ford-has-an-ai-assistant-and-new-hands-free-bluecruise-tech-on-the-way/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/ford-has-an-ai-assistant-and-new-hands-free-bluecruise-tech-on-the-way/
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Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way | TechCrunch
Ford says the new generation of BlueCruise will be 30% cheaper to build than the current technology.
Former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla’s startup triples to $100M valuation
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/former-bolt-ceo-maju-kuruvillas-startup-triples-to-100m-valuation/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/former-bolt-ceo-maju-kuruvillas-startup-triples-to-100m-valuation/
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Former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla's startup triples to $100M valuation | TechCrunch
Spangle has raised $15 million in a Series A round to expand its AI-generated shopping experiences.
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Why this VC thinks 2026 will be ‘the year of the consumer’
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/why-this-vc-thinks-2026-will-be-the-year-of-the-consumer/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/why-this-vc-thinks-2026-will-be-the-year-of-the-consumer/
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Why this VC thinks 2026 will be ‘the year of the consumer’ | TechCrunch
AI adoption in enterprise is stalling as companies don't know where to start. Vanessa Larco of Premise VC thinks 2026 will be the year of the consumer.
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Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will face a jury in March
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/elon-musks-lawsuit-against-openai-will-face-a-jury-in-march/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/elon-musks-lawsuit-against-openai-will-face-a-jury-in-march/
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Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will face a jury in March | TechCrunch
District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said there was evidence suggesting OpenAI’s leaders made assurances that its original nonprofit structure would be maintained. The case will go to trial in March.
Snowflake announces its intent to buy observability platform Observe
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/snowflake-announces-its-intent-to-buy-observability-platform-observe/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/snowflake-announces-its-intent-to-buy-observability-platform-observe/
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Snowflake announces its intent to buy observability platform Observe | TechCrunch
Snowflake is bolstering its data stack to make the platform better suited to the sheer volume of data produced by AI agents.
OpenAI to acquire the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/openai-to-acquire-the-team-behind-executive-coaching-ai-tool-convogo/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/08/openai-to-acquire-the-team-behind-executive-coaching-ai-tool-convogo/
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OpenAI to acquire the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo | TechCrunch
OpenAI is acquiring the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo in an all-stock deal, adding to the firm's M&A spree.