The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why
What HappenedNew data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI to. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source l…
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Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other
What HappenedFor most of its life, Airwallex and Stripe have mostly operated in different geograp. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source l…
Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.
What HappenedWorld, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source link.
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’
What HappenedKevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora and fo. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source l…
Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation
What HappenedNicholas Moore hacked into three U.S.Why It Mattersgovernment networks using stolen. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source link.
Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges
What HappenedReturning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.Why It MattersThis. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source link.
‘Tokenmaxxing’ is making developers less productive than they think
What HappenedThere's a lot more code — but it's a lot more expensive and requires a lot. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source l…
Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions
What HappenedThe San Francisco startup closed a Series C funding round led by Antonio Gracias. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source l…
SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users’ trust in news
What HappenedUsers are fed up with misinformation and AI slop cluttering their feeds.Why It Matte. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source l…
New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets
What HappenedThe fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia's new leadership. Source: TechCrunch. Read original report via source link.