Police arrest SMS blaster crew that sent malicious messages to thousands across Toronto
Toronto police said this is the “first known instance” of an SMS blaster being used in Canada.
Why Am I Not Getting Promoted? 3 Frustrating Reasons High Performers Get Passed Over
Strong performance is rarely enough to get promoted. Here are three common reasons high performers get passed over and what actually drives advancement in today’s companies.
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Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Get in front of 10,000 decision-makers before space runs out
If startup visibility, traction, and real deals matter, you should be on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 exhibit floor. Get your 6′ exhibit table before your competitor does.
India’s first space tech unicorn emerges as Skyroot gears up for orbital launch
Skyroot’s valuation has more than doubled since 2023 as the Indian rocket startup prepares for the country’s first private orbital launch.
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Two days left to save up to $410 on your pass, and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Offer ends May 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now.
China’s Moonshot AI raises $2B at $20B valuation as demand for open-source AI skyrockets
Moonshot’s annualized recurring revenue topped $200 million in April, driven by rapid growth in paid subscriptions and API usage.
Spotify wants to become the home for AI-generated personal audio
Users will be able to create a podcast from Codex or Claude Code and import it to Spotify
Spotify’s AI DJ now supports French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese
Spotify’s AI DJ feature now supports French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese.
The 4 Ways I’ve Seen Leaders Turn AI Uncertainty Into Competitive Advantage
Why the most effective leaders aren’t trying to reduce AI uncertainty, but are using it to move faster, make better decisions and unlock momentum while others stall in planning and hesitation.
Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off
Earlier this week, five people who touch every layer of the AI supply chain sat down at the Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills, where they talked with TechCrunch about everything from chip shortages to orbital data centers to the possibility that the whole architecture that undergirds the tech is wrong.
The Search Engine Is Becoming a Decision Engine. Here’s How to Survive the AI ‘Zero-Click’ Era.
How businesses can adapt to the zero-click economy and stay visible in an AI-driven search landscape.