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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1

October 13, 2026

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what’s in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Don’t miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.

SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor into one subscription

October 13, 2026

The new X Subscription combines X’s paid features with AI tools like Grok and Cursor, offering plans ranging from $8 to $200 per month.

Apple refreshes its Homepod mini with a new chip and $149 price tag

October 13, 2026

The new $149 HomePod mini with Siri AI and a ‘SoundGlow’ visual feature will be available starting October 30.

Apple’s new smart home line-up includes a smart lock, thermostat and video doorbells

October 13, 2026

The new devices work with HomeView, the company’s new smart home hub which can be used to control accessories and interact with apps.

Apple launches a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and remote-free voice commands

October 13, 2026

The new Apple TV 4K costs $299, comes with Siri AI, and will be available on November 13.

Apple makes another push into the smart home market with HomeView

October 13, 2026

Apple is taking a big swing at the smart home market with its latest product that competes with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.

Amex introduces a framework to prevent AI agents from making unauthorized purchases

October 13, 2026

American Express is introducing a new framework designed to ensure AI agents only make purchases their users have authorized, potentially preventing costly mistakes and disputes as AI-powered shopping grows.

Giraffe Bio aims its bespoke biomolecules at the looming copper shortage

October 13, 2026

As AI data centers and EVs drive up demand for copper, Giraffe Bio has unearthed a $6.4 million seed round to help miners extract more of the mineral.

The Download: open model trade-offs and geothermal power’s promise

October 13, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Open models have real benefits. Do they outweigh the risks? Anthropic recently released a report arguing that a powerful new model released by the Chinese company Z.ai, poses a major cyberattack…

Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy

October 13, 2026

The startup will sell some of its assets to Disney for $20 million.

The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1

SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor into one subscription

Apple refreshes its Homepod mini with a new chip and $149 price tag

Apple’s new smart home line-up includes a smart lock, thermostat and video doorbells

Apple launches a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and remote-free voice commands

Apple makes another push into the smart home market with HomeView

Amex introduces a framework to prevent AI agents from making unauthorized purchases

Giraffe Bio aims its bespoke biomolecules at the looming copper shortage

The Download: open model trade-offs and geothermal power’s promise

Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy

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