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Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center

The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online.

Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend

Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning gadgets into fashion accessories.

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and…

2 days left to save up to $200 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass — reason 4 of 5 to attend

Reason 4 of 5 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Practical answers. Two days left to save up to $200 on your pass. Savings disappear after September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Bring a second guest at 50% of…

If Amazon doesn’t know how to eliminate carbon emissions, then who does?

Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world. How much responsibility does it have to meet its net zero pledge?

Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.

Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation

Disney is raising the prices of Disney+ and Hulu as streaming costs continue to rise across the industry.

Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms

The Amazon-owned company launched an investigation after a worker submitted an OSHA complaint.

YouTube is making comments more fun — and fandom more lucrative for creators

YouTube is rolling out GIF replies, voice-powered TV comments, personalized moderation, paid members-only communities, and new ways for fans to support their favorite creators.

YouTube’s conversational video editing tool lets creators make edits in natural language

Creators will be able to use AI in a conversational chat interface to help them edit videos.

Eight Sleep’s new Pod 6 comes in smaller and solo sizes, starting at $1,999

Eight Sleep said the new pod is now 20% faster than the previous generation

YouTube’s new ‘Short Series’ feature brings episodic viewing to Shorts

As microdrama apps gain traction, YouTube is clearly betting that episodic short-form storytelling will stick around. And that the format belongs on Shorts. At its Made On YouTube event on Wednesday,…

3 days left to save up to $200 and make impactful connections at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

3 days to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, plus 50% off a second. Make impactful connections with 10,000+ tech leaders. Last day to save is September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register h…

LinkedIn adds new tools to fight fake profiles and bogus work histories

LinkedIn is rolling out new verification tools that let members vouch for colleagues’ work experience and give companies more control over accounts that falsely claim to employ them.

Spotify’s is giving you the keys to its recommendation algorithm with US launch of ‘Taste Profile’

Spotify is rolling out Taste Profile to Premium users in the U.S., letting listeners see how the streamer understands their tastes and use natural language to reshape their recommendations

Comma’s hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes

The investigation involves at least some crashes where it appears drivers were using "forked" versions of Comma's software.

Discord’s age verification era is upon us, despite community backlash

According to Discord, 90% of users will not have to verify their age.

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