April 22, 2026

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Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace: Google brings Gemini-powered "auto browse" capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more. Read More

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones: The iPhone and iPad bug allowed law enforcement using forensic tools to read messages that had long been deleted by the Signal app. Read More

How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer: Cursor was on track to close a $2 billion funding round this week but chose to halt discussions after SpaceX offered a $10 billion "collaboration fee" and a path to a $60 billion acquisition. Read More

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Duolingo is now giving users access to advanced learning content: Duolingo is opening up its advanced language learning content offering to free users, allowing them to acquire skills that were previously reserved for paid subscribers. Read More

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now?: We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage. Read More

Tesla Q1 revenue rises, driven by EV sales and FSD subscriptions: Sales rebounded a bit from the first quarter of 2025, as Tesla throws a ton of money at massive bets like robotics, AI, and its own chip fab. Read More

OpenAI teams up with Infosys to bring AI tools to more businesses: Infosys said the integration will be used to help its clients modernize software development, automate workflows, and deploy AI systems, initially focusing software engineering, legacy modernization, and DevOps. Read More

Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia: Google's newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now. Read More

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StrictlyVC San Francisco takes off on April 30

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Last but Not Least

Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI: The new features, announced at Cloud Next in Las Vegas this week, add generative AI capabilities to Google's mapping platform, giving it enhanced visual and data analytics powers. Read More