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

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View this email online in your browser  September 24, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 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. Read More 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. Read More Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire: Databricks has bought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree. Read More A message from Carepredict Peace of Mind for You. Independence for Them. Most people don't realize something has changed until it affects their life. SilverKin helps you stay ahead. By learning patterns like meals and movement, SilverKin's AI recognizes changes that may deserve attention. Receive personalized insights that help you stay informed. CarePredict is part of Santander X 100, global community of Santander X. Try Now Afternoon Must-Reads Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors on building AI when failure is not an option at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Leaders from Waabi, Shield AI, and General Motors join the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk building AI. Save up to $200 by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Get a second pass at 50% off. Read More ElevenLabs' CEO on margins, IPO timing, and telling customers they're talking to a bot: ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that — at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects anyway. Read More PrismML brings its tiny LLMs to Qualcomm-powered smart glasses: Prism's larger goal is open-weight AI that runs on devices and makes better use of the computing power they already have. Read More Google Photos 'Clueless'-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS: The AI-powered feature builds a virtual wardrobe from your photos, and is now broadly available after first rolling out to Android users in June. Read More Lovable's annualized revenue crosses $600M as vibe coding takes off: Lovable co-founder Fabian Hedin said that apps created on the platform are getting nearly a billion monthly views each month. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Less than 48 hours to save up to $200 to Disrupt Save on your pass before prices increase tomorrow, September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Get three days of access to 250+ speakers leading 200+ sessions across six industry stages, roundtables, and breakouts, plus make connections with AI-powered matchmaking and ad hoc meetings to help move your startup forward. Happening October 13-15 in San Francisco. Register now Last but Not Least Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together: The app gives agents their own identities and inboxes and lets them partake in conversations as naturally as people can. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

Anthropic says its biology lab has already found something big

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View this email online in your browser  September 24, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Anthropic says its biology lab has already found something big: But maybe the biggest reveal is that Anthropic has not let Claude run loose in its biology lab. Humans are still, so far, in the loop. Read More Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together: Ando has raised $20 million in pre-seed and seed funding from investors including Accel, Index Ventures and Emergence. Read More TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari on how to create viral growth and capitalize on it: Zach Yadegari joins the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to share how he capitalized on viral growth. Save up to $200 before September 25. Save 50% on a second pass. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Less than 48 hours to save up to $200 to Disrupt Save on your pass before prices increase tomorrow, September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Get three days of access to 250+ speakers leading 200+ sessions across six industry stages, roundtables, and breakouts, plus make connections with AI-powered matchmaking and ad hoc meetings to help move your startup forward. Happening October 13-15 in San Francisco. Register now Morning Must-Reads Lovable's annualized revenue crosses $600M as vibe coding takes off: Lovable co-foudner Fabian Hedin said that apps created on the platform are getting nearly a billion monthly views each month. Read More Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses: Meta says the camera-free glasses will be lighter and have up to 12 hours of battery life. Read More Meta made a Tamagotchi-like wearable for its Muse AI agent: The tiny hardware device creates another mobile home for its AI agent Muse. Read More Australia to investigate if OpenAI hack of government health website broke the law: The incident is the first known breach to affect a government agency, and Australia's prime minister has vowed to hold OpenAI accountable. Read More 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. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Extended: Get your Disrupt exhibit table by Sept. 30 Missed the original deadline? 10 more tables have been added to the Expo Hall. You have more time to get your company in front of 10,000+ tech leaders at Disrupt 2026. Demo your product, meet potential customers and partners, connect with VCs and build your pipeline from the center of the event. Secure your table by Sept. 30, while inventory lasts. Book now Last but Not Least Everything new coming to Meta's AI agent Muse: CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the company’s annual Connect event in Menlo Park on Wednesday with a keynote that made one thing clear: Meta is going all-in on Muse. It's even coming to Meta's AI glasses. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107