YouTube Music adds labels as AI-generated tracks flood streaming platforms
YouTube Music adds AI labels to help listeners identify AI-generated tracks and explore how AI shaped songs, without limiting monetization.
Bloom secures $3.6M to transform into the ‘Alibaba’ of U.S.
Bloom has raised $3.6 million in a seed round to fund its marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers in the U.S.,…
Healthleap secures $38M for AI that identifies hospital patients
Healthleap, a startup that uses AI to read patient records and flag patients at risk of undiagnosed illnesses, has raised…
OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 after
OpenAI is making a significant impact with its new personal AI agent, and Alexander Embiricos, the product lead for Dots,…
Tony Fadell discusses the failure of early AI gadgets and future
At the inaugural MIT Future Fest, Tony Fadell showcased a slide featuring three AI devices that generated considerable excitement but…
Explore the complete schedule of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is almost here, with more than 10,000 founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders set to convene at…
Google tests an AI-driven gaming platform
Google has introduced Playground, an AI-driven platform for game creation that enables users to build browser-based games without any coding…
Musk’s Twitter Engagement Plummets After Russian Data Centers Destroyed
Musk’s X posts saw a sharp two-day engagement drop after Ukrainian strikes hit Yandex data centers, but timing alone doesn’t prove a link.
iOS 27 Spotify users can ask Siri to play music without naming Spotify
iOS 27 lets Spotify users ask Siri to play music, podcasts, audiobooks and personalized picks without saying “on Spotify.”
Bumble agrees to $1.3B deal as online dating undergoes a reset
Ithaca Holdings will acquire Bumble for $1.3 billion, taking the dating app private as falling revenue and users fuel pressure to rethink online dating.
God of War: Laufey Collector’s Edition Continues Frustrating Trend
Sony’s $149.99 God of War: Laufey Collector’s Edition includes a statue, card deck and mini artbook—but not the game, which is sold separately.
Sony Unveils Stunning New PlayStation 5 Hardware
Sony’s matte-black PS5 Digital Edition launches exclusively in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000, bundled with a matching DualSense controller.
