20-year-old dropouts built AI notetaker Turbo AI to 5 million users
Rudy Arora and Sarthak Dhawan, two 20-year-old college dropouts, grew an AI note-taker app to five million users and an eight-figure ARR, they say.
MIT Technology Review is a 2026 ASME finalist in reporting
The American Society of Magazine Editors has named MIT Technology Review as a finalist for a 2026 National Magazine Award in the reporting category. The shortlisted story—“We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard”—is part of the publication’s Power Hungry package on AI’s energy burden. AI is often described…
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Instagram users can now use Meta AI editing tools directly in IG Stories
Meta AI’s photo editing tools can be found in Instagram Stories when tapping the paintbrush icon. Users can describe what they want to add, remove, or change.
Using AI to Transcribe Your Business Meetings? Here’s How That Could Come Back to Haunt You.
AI can capture every word, but can it keep your company’s secrets? Here are the safeguards you should demand before hitting “record.”
Introducing Build Mode: TechCrunch’s new podcast for founders
Build Mode is our new podcast that will be a survival guide for early-stage founders navigating the messy, high-stakes chaos of building a company from scratch, hosted by Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen.
How to Recession-Proof Your Business, One Small Step at a Time
Make these small, concrete shifts to keep your business standing no matter when the economy shakes.
Want a Profitable Exit? Start Planning It Now
Selling your business is one of the most significant milestones in an entrepreneur’s journey — but it pays to be ready. The ideal time to plan your exit is when your company is thriving: strong, profitable and built to scale.
Her Business Will Make $84 Million This Year — With Its Halloween Products Selling ‘Even Better’ Than Expected
Esmeralda Hernandez grew up in Mexico, where she first learned about business at the flea markets she attended with her mother.
6 Best Practices for Improving Customer Support as a SaaS Company
Good customer support is directly proportional to higher ROI in SaaS businesses. Here’s how to improve yours.
How to Get Thousands of Followers and Make Money on Substack
Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie and writer Casey Lewis break down the best practices for building an engaged — and paying — audience.
Microsoft’s Mico is a ‘Clippy’ for the AI era
Microsoft has unveiled “Mico,” a new animated avatar for its Copilot AI that brings back shades of Clippy. The expressive blob acts as a friendly, customizable face for the chatbot.