SoftBank and OpenAI have recently joined forces to launch a new venture called “Crystal Intelligence” that aims to provide artificial intelligence tools for businesses in Japan. This partnership is seen as a way for both companies to expand their reach and

New California Law Tells Loud Ads on Streaming Services to Pipe DownA new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will outlaw advertisements on streaming platforms that are louder than the content they're sandwiched between. Senate Bill 76, which goes into effect July 1, 2026, outlaws ads that are set at a louder volume than other content on streaming services such as YouTube, Hulu or...

How to Enable the New AI Notification Summaries on Your Pixel PhoneOne of the best aspects of owning a Pixel phone is that Google releases periodic "Pixel Drop" updates, which introduce new software features between major operating system updates. November's Pixel Drop brings a slew of new features, including one that'll be familiar to iOS users: AI-powered notification...

OpenAI launches apps inside of ChatGPT OpenAI is launching a new way for developers to build applications inside of ChatGPT. Starting Monday, users in ChatGPT will be able to access interactive applications from companies like Spotify, Figma, Coursera, Zillow, and Canva. OpenAI is also launching a preview of the Apps SDK on Monday, allowing developers to start building their own applications...

Flexport’s Ryan Petersen on building through chaos at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Image Credits:Slava Blazer / TechCrunch 12:00 PM PDT · September 8, 2025 One of the biggest questions facing founders today: How do you keep building when the rules won’t stop shifting? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, where we celebrate TechCrunch’s 20th anniversary from October 27-29 at...

A new startup called Confident Security has recently revealed itself to the public after working quietly behind the scenes. Based in San Francisco, the company aims to become a key player in the world of artificial intelligence by focusing on data privacy. They have secured $4.2 million in funding to develop a tool that surrounds AI models, ensuring that sensitive information remains safe and...