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Business · Sep 23, 2026

Daily AI Users Remain Cautious and Push for Regulation, Survey Shows

A recent nationwide survey shows that Americans who use artificial‑intelligence applications every day stay…

Business · Sep 23, 2026

YouTube Introduces Shorts Series to Enable Episodic Narratives in Bite‑Size Videos

During Wednesday’s Made on YouTube showcase, YouTube unveiled a tool named Shorts Series, which lets creators group…

Business · Sep 23, 2026

Final Days to Save Up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Passes

Attendees have only three days remaining to secure a reduction of as much as $200 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026…

Business · Sep 23, 2026

Spotify unveils 'Taste Profile' for U.S. Premium users to view and tweak its recommendation engine

Spotify is introducing a fresh tool named Taste Profile to its U.S. Premium audience, letting users glimpse how the…

Business · Sep 23, 2026

Greek Prime Minister Says Governments Unready for AI Wave on US Trade Visit

While on a recent trade mission to the United States, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis deviated from the usual…

Business · Sep 23, 2026

Discord Pushes Forward with Age‑Check Initiative Despite Community Opposition

This week Discord revealed plans to start deploying an age‑verification system across its service, claiming the measure…

Business · Sep 23, 2026

Qualcomm Introduces AI‑Centric Phone Chips, Lead Processor Runs 30‑B Parameter Model Locally

On Wednesday, Qualcomm announced that it will begin shipping two fresh system‑on‑chip (SoC) families aimed at high‑end…

Business · Sep 22, 2026

Compromised Passwords Pose Growing Danger to U.S. Water Infrastructure, Study Finds

Security analysts have uncovered an escalating threat: hijacked passwords could give cybercriminals a foothold inside…

Business · Sep 22, 2026

Noble Carbon Introduces Smart Circuit Breaker to Ease Home EV Charging at TechCrunch Disrupt

At this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt, clean‑energy startup Noble Carbon showcased a smart circuit‑breaker that removes the…

Business · Sep 22, 2026

Meta teams up with MacroCycle to debut its first commercial plastic recycling plant

Meta revealed a fresh partnership intended to speed up plastic‑recycling technology, committing assistance to the…

Business · Sep 22, 2026

Tow‑Truck Firm Says £10,000 Hit from Rising Fuel Costs, Urges Duty Reduction

A UK‑based small tow‑truck company has cautioned that the latest rise in gasoline and diesel costs has increased its…

Business · Sep 22, 2026

Rising Fuel Costs Threaten Small Businesses as Prices Hit 2022 Peaks

Across the nation, small firms are wrestling with a steep increase in fuel costs, with gasoline and diesel rates…