Big Savings on Tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

SeatGeek and Spotify team up to offer concert ticket sales inside the music platform SeatGeek announced on Wednesday a new integration with Spotify, bringing a seamless ticket-buying experience for Spotify users.  Now, when Spotify users browse an artist’s page or upcoming tour dates, they will see ticket links powered by SeatGeek for concerts at these participating venues, allowing for a...

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation In response to escalating concerns about child safety online, OpenAI has unveiled a blueprint to enhance U.S. child protection efforts amid the AI boom. The Child Safety Blueprint, which was released Tuesday, is designed to help with faster detection, better reporting, and more efficient investigation into...

Best Cheap Phone of 2026: Get the Most Value for Your MoneyIn 2026 affordable phones come brimming with features and options from companies like Motorola, Google, Samsung and Apple. After testing and reviewing dozens of cheap handsets, we found there are two pricing sweet spots: $300 and $450. Phones that cost $300 tend to have NFC (for Google Pay), wireless charging and good screen -- though...

How Iranians are reacting to news of the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran How Iranians are reacting to news of the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran Audio will be available later today. Iranian state media showed images of Iranians celebrating the news of the ceasefire, but for many, the deal also means an end to...

US and Iran peace proposals: Who wants what and why?Frank GardnerSecurity correspondent, DohaReutersUS-based rights group HRANA estimates the recent conflict has killed 3,291 in Iran, including 1,455 civiliansWhen one side, the US, says there are ongoing, productive negotiations to end the war and the other side, Iran, says "no, there are not", then who to believe? What exactly is going on...