timef 01/16/2026
- YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics techcrunch.com2026-01-16 23:56:58
These controversial topics include self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse.
- Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs techcrunch.com2026-01-16 23:42:13
Bluesky adds new features to its app amid a boost in installs due to the deepfake drama on X.
- Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases techcrunch.com2026-01-16 23:02:49
Italy has launched two investigations into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard, alleging the company has engaged in "misleading and aggressive" sales practices for two of its most popular smartphone games.
- The rise of ‘micro’ apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them techcrunch.com2026-01-16 22:15:00
A new era of app creation is here. It's fun, it's fast, and it's fleeting.
- Anthropic taps former Microsoft India MD to lead Bengaluru expansion techcrunch.com2026-01-16 15:28:25
Irina Ghose joins Anthropic as India managing director after 24 years at Microsoft.
- Silicon Valley’s messiest breakup is definitely headed to court techcrunch.com2026-01-16 14:45:15
OpenAI and Microsoft tried to dodge a courtroom showdown with Elon Musk, but a federal judge on Thursday rejected their requests to dismiss the case.
- AI journalism startup Symbolic.ai signs deal with Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp techcrunch.com2026-01-16 08:49:54
The startup claims its AI platform can help optimize editorial processes and research.
- The AI lab revolving door spins ever faster techcrunch.com2026-01-16 06:04:02
AI labs just can't get their employees to stay put.
- Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing techcrunch.com2026-01-16 04:52:44
The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
- AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation techcrunch.com2026-01-16 03:28:45
Higgsfield says its on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares.
- Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue techcrunch.com2026-01-16 02:47:52
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
- The US imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips headed to China techcrunch.com2026-01-16 00:56:20
The Trump administration formalized its 25% cut of H200 chip sales in China with a tariff that applies to certain semiconductors.
- OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs techcrunch.com2026-01-16 00:31:00
OpenAI is participating in a $250 million seed round into Merge Labs, Sam Altman's brain computer interface startup. The startup is valued at $850 million.
- How one startup is using prebiotics to try and ease the copper shortage techcrunch.com2026-01-15 23:00:00
Transition Metal Solutions is applying a special cocktail to coax microbes into unlocking more copper from ore.
