72% of U.S. teens have used AI companions, study finds
72% of US teens have tried AI companions and 52% said they use the regularly.
Figma’s Dylan Field will cash out about $60M in IPO, with Index, Kleiner, Greylock, Sequoia all selling, too
Figma is allowing existing shareholders to sell even more stock than the company will in its IPO.
Chrome for iOS makes it easier to switch between work and personal Google accounts
When users sign in or switch to their work Google account in Chrome, browsing related to their organization will be kept separate from their other browsing on the device.
Quip is a smart clipboard management app for iOS and Mac
A new app called Quip brings a smart, universal clipboard to Mac and iOS.
TechCrunch Mobility: Uber makes a bet on premium robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 9-1-1 calls
Hyper announced Monday a $6.3 million seed round led by Eniac Ventures, as well as an official emergence from stealth.Â
Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money
Grok’s unfiltered AI companions may be making headlines for their unhinged and NSFW responses, but it’s Grok 4 that’s driven the app’s revenue of late.
Anduril alums raise $24M Series A to bring military logistics out of the Excel spreadsheet era
Rune Technologies raised $24 million to advance deployment of TyrOS, AI-enabled predictive software for military logistics that can run on the ground without internet connection.
Figma looks to raise nearly $1 billion as it kicks off its IPO roadshow
Figma looks to offer more than 36 million shares with an expected price range between $25 and $28 a share.
From idea to first check: Raising pre-seed and seed capital with Charles Hudson and Navin Chaddha at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
More than 10,000 founders, investors, and tech insiders will convene at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — one of the year’s most anticipated tech conferences. Of the