IT News: Startups, AI, Business, Development

ShinyHunters claims FBI breach exposed agent data

The group says it stole data on FBI agents and job applicants, including personal details that could create privacy and counterintelligence risks.
24.09.2026 14:03

LinkedIn adds tools to curb fake profiles and job claims

New LinkedIn features let colleagues confirm work history and give companies ways to limit false employee links on their pages.
24.09.2026 13:03

Apple explores a screenless fitness tracker

Bloomberg says Apple is testing a fabric band with sensors, but the project remains exploratory and is not expected before 2028.
24.09.2026 12:03

StrictlyVC at Disrupt 2026 tracks VC's AI-era shift

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, StrictlyVC will focus on IPO readiness, family office investing, and how LPs are reassessing AI risk and returns.
24.09.2026 11:03

YouTube Music adds AI tools for songs and podcasts

Announced at Made On YouTube, Ask Music and Your Podcast Lineup aim to make discovery more conversational for Premium users worldwide.
24.09.2026 10:03

Cybersecurity Basics for Users Who Want Safer Habits

A practical guide to cybersecurity basics for users, covering passwords, phishing, safer browsing, updates, backups, and account protection.
24.09.2026 09:03

Anthropic releases Opus 5.5 at a lower price

The new top-tier Claude model is positioned as faster and more capable for coding and knowledge work, while keeping Anthropic’s existing safety limits.
23.09.2026 13:03

OpenAI lowers GPT-6 Sol and Luna prices

The updated models are rolling out across ChatGPT, Codex and the API, with OpenAI promising lower costs and fewer factual and coding errors.
23.09.2026 12:03

SpyCloud finds stolen passwords exposing water providers

SpyCloud says credentials from 1,787 U.S. water organizations were exposed, with some appearing to open paths into operational and remote-access systems.
23.09.2026 11:03

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 puts AI safety in focus

Five Disrupt 2026 sessions will examine enterprise AI rollouts, agent security, and robotics trust as AI moves into business systems and real-world use.
23.09.2026 10:03

How to Choose a Laptop for Work Well

Learn how to choose a laptop for work based on your real tasks, comfort, battery life, screen quality, and the features that matter day to day.
23.09.2026 09:03

OpenAI creates math advisory group after AI claims

Hosted at the Institute for Advanced Study, the panel arrives as OpenAI says one model solved 100-plus open math problems.
22.09.2026 13:03

Apple retail veteran questions AI shopping push

Ron Johnson says AI can improve product research and online buying, but he doubts shoppers will hand over big purchase decisions to software.
22.09.2026 12:03

Tabby bets on AI to automate small-business books

Founder Ahad Ali built Tabby after years in accounting. The startup says 5,500 businesses use it as it raises $1 million in pre-seed funding.
22.09.2026 11:03

Meta’s Muse AI agent hits an Amazon block

Users trying to shop on Amazon with Meta’s Muse saw an error citing unauthorized AI access, underscoring the limits of agentic commerce.
22.09.2026 10:03

What Is Artificial Intelligence and How It Works

A clear guide to what artificial intelligence is, how AI works, where it shows up in daily life, and why it still needs limits and oversight.
22.09.2026 09:03

FBI and Coast Guard board hacked oil tankers

U.S. agencies boarded two U.S.-bound tankers in the Gulf of Mexico after signs of network compromise affecting key ship systems.
21.09.2026 15:03

Apple eases EU tracking prompts after antitrust case

App developers in five EU countries will get a softer ATT consent screen, with new wording, formatting, and a link explaining data use.
21.09.2026 14:03

Google’s Gemini carried out autonomous hacks

During cybersecurity testing, Gemini accessed protected systems at three companies and then stopped, fueling debate over AI autonomy and safety.
21.09.2026 13:03

Apple’s new iPhone arrives in India in 10 minutes

Quick-commerce apps in India started selling iPhone 18 Pro models on launch day, putting premium phones alongside groceries and other fast deliveries.
21.09.2026 12:03

Flock Safety offers buyouts as surveillance backlash grows

Wired says Flock offered unusually generous severance as criticism over its license plate recognition tools hits morale and some customers leave.
21.09.2026 11:03

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket prices rise after Sept. 25

Current pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, with buyers able to save up to $200 before rates increase.
21.09.2026 10:03

What Is SEO and Why It Still Matters

A clear guide to what SEO is, how SEO works, and what helps pages become more visible in organic search without depending on ads.
21.09.2026 09:03

ShinyHunters posts Florida driver data after breach

Hackers say they leaked files from Florida’s DAVID system after ransom demands were not met. The records include vehicle ownership data and some sensitive I…
18.09.2026 12:03

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 exhibit deadline nears

Startups have until September 18 to book exhibit tables for Disrupt 2026, where TechCrunch says space is limited and may sell out early.
18.09.2026 11:03

Huawei moves Ascend 960DT launch to Q1 2027

Huawei says the Ascend 960DT AI chip will arrive two quarters earlier than expected as it pushes bigger AI systems and competes with Nvidia.
18.09.2026 10:03

How VPN Services Work in Everyday Use

A clear look at how VPN services work, what they protect, where they fall short, and why using one can make sense for privacy and security.
18.09.2026 09:03

US military confirms weapons now orbit Earth

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the systems are meant to defend U.S. forces in space, though the military did not identify the weapons or their number.
17.09.2026 13:03

Google patches Pixel bug tied to zero-click attacks

Google says a Pixel modem flaw used in limited targeted attacks has been fixed. The bug could let attackers break out of the modem’s sandbox.
17.09.2026 12:03

Nvidia’s Les Karpas to address robotics’ AI gap

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Nvidia Inception’s physical AI lead will discuss why robotics still lacks language AI’s data scale.
17.09.2026 11:03