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DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms

TechCrunch · Jun 1, 2026

Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users.

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Today is the last day to apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch · May 29, 2026

Submit your session topic before today ends for a chance to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Apply now to share your insight and help shape the conversations defining the tech industry.

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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup

TechCrunch · May 27, 2026

Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.

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The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI

TechCrunch · May 25, 2026

Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.

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Trump Mobile confirms it exposed customers’ personal data, including phone numbers and home addresses

TechCrunch · May 22, 2026

President Trump’s branded cell phone maker and cell provider said the exposure was linked to a third-party platform, and was evaluating whether it needs to notify customers.

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Stability AI releases a new audio model that can create six-minute songs

TechCrunch · May 20, 2026

Stability Audio 3.0 small model can run on-device and generate two-minute long tracks

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Amazon’s new Alexa+ powered feature can generate podcast episodes

TechCrunch · May 18, 2026

Amazon’s Alexa+ can now generate custom AI podcasts on demand, as the company expands its assistant into a personalized AI content platform.

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Runway started by helping filmmakers. Now it wants to beat Google at AI.

TechCrunch · May 15, 2026

AI video generation startup Runway is betting that video generation is the path to world models. And that being an AI outsider is an advantage, not a liability.

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Amazon launches an AI shopping assistant for the search bar, powered by Alexa+

TechCrunch · May 13, 2026

Alexa for Shopping is a new personalized AI shopping assistant in the Amazon search bar that replaces its Rufus assistant.

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NYT’s Wordle to become a TV game show

TechCrunch · May 11, 2026

The popular mobile puzzle game will become a TV game show next year.

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Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales

TechCrunch · May 8, 2026

Truecaller's ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs.

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Ethos raises $22.75M from a16z for its expert network with voice onboarding

TechCrunch · May 6, 2026

Ethos says it is onboarding 35,000 experts per week

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