If you have no idea what CarPlay Ultra is, or only the faintest idea, you’re forgiven. Though Apple first teased the product in 2022, it didn’t actually launch until May 2025, and the company quickly flipped back to radio silence. Conversely, the standard version of CarPlay is practically a given…
YouTube is making comments more fun — and fandom more lucrative for creators
YouTube’s comments section is getting an upgrade, alongside the rollout of other community-focused features such as exclusive paid memberships, the company announced at its Made on YouTube event on Wednesday. Commenters will now be able to respond with GIFs or leave comments from their TVs, while creators will get news…
I finally unsubscribed from Hulu + Live TV, and I’m not going back
Not too long ago, I was looking for YouTube TV alternatives after a price hike, and I tested out several different services. I spent time with Fubo TV, Hulu + Live TV, and I even considered giving Sling TV a whirl. That last one never happened because I was happy…
YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features
YouTube is adding new AI-powered features to YouTube Music that aim to make it easier for listeners to discover music, explore artists, and find podcasts they may otherwise miss. Announced at this year’s Made On YouTube event, the updates include “Ask Music,” a conversational tool for music and podcasts, and…
3 days left to save up to $200 and make impactful connections at Disrupt 2026
There are now three days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket before prices increase. As we continue our countdown of the five reasons why you should attend, we arrive at a key reason that brings 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators together at San Francisco’s…
The end of the Nvidia Shield TV Pro could be near
Since the Nvidia Shield TV Pro launched in 2019, it’s long been considered one of the best streamers you can buy, thanks to its powerful hardware, long-term software support, and the freedom that comes with running Android TV. But recently, if you’ve wanted to get your hands on an Nvidia…
PitPro’s first tire-changing robot goes live in Canada
If you live in Canada, this year’s set of snow tires might be installed by a robot. San Francisco startup PitPro Automation said Wednesday that it has installed its first automatic tire-changing system at a tire shop in Calgary, Alberta. The startup says its robotic system, first revealed last year,…
New Prime Video bundle gets users 5 streaming services for $30
Prime Video lets subscribers buy exclusive add-on bundles at a discounted price. This lets users watch content from other streaming services like AMC+, MGM+, STARZ, HBO Max, Paramount+, and more. However, now that streaming has become so expensive, some audiences may think twice about paying for so much content every…
Ema raises $77M as AI starts eating into enterprise software and services
Ema, a startup that uses teams of AI agents to automate corporate processes across HR, IT, and finance, has raised $77 million in a new funding round as it aims to take on more of the work traditionally handled by enterprise software and IT services. The Series B round was…
Exhibitor program reopened: Book by Sept 30
Exhibitor bookings are back open, but only through September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you missed the first deadline, this is your last chance to get your startup on the Expo Hall floor. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, bringing together 10,000+…