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techTechCrunch•17m ago
Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
The largest grid operator in the U.S. says it will cut power to large data centers to prevent blackouts starting next year.
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techTechCrunch•49m ago
PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat
After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates more value for shareholders.
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techTechCrunch•Today 2:57 PM
Elon Musks X Money app is rolling out in the U.S.
The app is currently available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the U.S.
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techTechCrunch•Today 2:53 PM
WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app
Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support the calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.
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techWired•Today 2:00 PM
Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared Micromobility?
Veo is launching accessibility-focused electric tricycles in Denver, with plans to put its e-trikes on the streets nationwide.
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techTechCrunch•Today 2:00 PM
Fish Audio raises $52M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises
Since launching last year, the startup today has more than 8 million people using the open-source or hosted version of its models, and now generates annual recurring revenue of $21 million.
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techTechCrunch•Today 1:50 PM
Apple launches Upgrade device leasing program in partnership with Klarna
Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 for Apple Watch, $24.99 for Mac, and $11.99 for iPad.
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techTechCrunch•Today 1:19 PM
Recursive Superintelligence signs $410 million compute deal with Amazon
Recursive’s $400 million outlay represents the bulk of the company’s fundraising to date.
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techTechCrunch•Today 1:00 PM
Granola launches an Apple Watch app
Granola debutes an Apple Watch app for in-person notetaking
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techWired•Today 12:04 PM
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
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techWired•Today 11:34 AM
Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
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techWired•Today 11:33 AM
Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
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techWired•Today 11:00 AM
A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life
Beeeep. Beeeep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
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techWired•Today 10:30 AM
Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords?
In 2023, the Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. They’ve since spent more than $20 million on the case, and publisher A.G. Sulzberger has no plans to stop fighting it.
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techWired•Today 10:00 AM
Silicon Valley’s Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them
Anthropic and OpenAI employees are expected to give generously after their companies go public. “It’s going to be a wild ride,” says one nonprofit leader.
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