Instagram launches Reel linking for series style storytelling
Instagram has introduced a feature enabling creators to link multiple Reels into a cohesive series. As confirmed exclusively to TechCrunch by the Meta-owned social network, this addition mirrors simil...
iOS 26 FaceTime adds Live Translation across languages
Apple’s iOS 26 introduces a significantly redesigned FaceTime application, incorporating a fresh layout, enhanced filtering capabilities, the advanced Live Translation feature, and several other imp...
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to enter Japanese market by 2026
Crypto firm Ripple has revealed plans to expand its RLUSD stablecoin into Japan by 2026.
On Aug. 22, the stablecoin issuer announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with SBI VC Trade,...
NASA and IBM unveil Surya AI to forecast solar flares
NASA and IBM have collaborated to create Surya, a new artificial intelligence model designed to forecast solar flares. Unveiled recently, Surya aims to enhance prediction accuracy and provide earlier ...
DeepSeek V3.1 rivals GPT-5 with 685B parameter model
In January 2025, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, launched R1, an AI model that rivaled top-tier LLMs from OpenAI and Anthropic. Built at a fraction of the cost with fewer Nvidia chips, DeepSeek has no...
Xbox app on Windows 11 tests “my apps” feature
Microsoft is currently testing a “My apps” feature within the Xbox app for Windows 11. This addition enables users to install and launch third-party applications, encompassing web browsers, gaming...
WhatsApp testing voicemail style feature on Android beta
WhatsApp is developing a new feature resembling voicemail for its users. The function, currently in beta testing on Android, aims to streamline the process of leaving voice messages when calls are una...
OpenAI expands into India with new Delhi headquarters
OpenAI has unveiled plans to establish its inaugural Indian office in New Delhi, a strategic move aimed at capitalizing on India’s burgeoning artificial intelligence market. This announcement follow...
WhatsApp simplifies copying and forwarding messages on iOS
WhatsApp is currently testing a streamlined menu option for iOS users designed to simplify the selection and copying of multiple messages within the application. The update addresses a noted differenc...
