On Wednesday, former Twitter head of product Kayvon Beykpour announced the launch of Macroscope, an AI system aimed at developers and product leaders that summarizes updates to a codebase and catches bugs, among other things.
China tells its tech companies they can’t buy AI chips from Nivida
After strongly discouraging tech companies from buying Nivdia’s AI chips in August, the country is now banning the practice outright.
The iPhone Air’s real breakthrough is its battery
Apple’s slimmest iPhone uses a “revolutionary” battery design that allows the cell to fill more space within the device, boosting overall energy storage.
Zoom launches a cross application AI notetaker, AI avatars and more in its latest update
Zoom is launching new tools for its meeting and productivity platform including new AI avatars that would resemble users.
Jaguar Land Rover to pause production for third week due to cyberattack
The company owned by Tata Motors is estimated to be losing millions of pounds a week due to the shutdown.
Airbuds is the music social network Apple and Spotify wish they had built
Airbuds, a music social app aimed at Gen Z, raises $5M as the app reaches 5 million monthly users.
Google revamps Discover page to show content from creators
Google will now let you follow publishers and creators directly through its Search app’s Discover page.
From Startup Battlefield to the Disrupt Stage: Discord founder Jason Citron returns to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
From Startup Battlefield in 2013 to the Disrupt Stage in 2018: Discord founder Jason Citron returns to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco on October 27-29. Register here to join.
Amazon launches AI agent to help sellers complete tasks and manage their businesses
The company is updating Seller Assistant, its AI tool for third-party sellers, to help handle tasks on the seller’s behalf.
Lovable co-founder and CEO Anton Osika on building one of the fastest-growing startups in history at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Lovable has quickly become one of the most talked-about startups of the year, breaking records and making headlines as one of the fastest-growing software companies in history. Co-founder and CEO Anton Osika will take the Disrupt Stage to discuss “Lovable and the Future of Consumer Tech.” Register here to save your seat.