Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchOuternet turns your saved posts into real-world adventuresFounded by the creators of viral offline events like San Francisco’s citywide scavenger hunt Pursuit, Outernet's app helps users save places and events they discover online, then nudges them to actually go. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Perez·3 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchWhatsApp says it is fixing an issue that disabled several accountsMeta says it’s restoring access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed “under review” after users reported being unexpectedly locked out of the messaging app. (opens original source in a new tab)Ivan Mehta·3 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchThe global memory shortage hits the MacBook AirThe global memory chip shortage appears to be affecting the availability of Apple’s most popular Mac. (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·2 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchSam Altman and AI’s decel debateOn the latest episode of Equity, we discuss why Sam Altman has calling on the industry to "pace the rate of AI development." (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·2 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchMalaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network SchoolLet's see how this "frontier community for techno-optimists" is doing ... (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·2 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchTechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged — for robotaxisWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. (opens original source in a new tab)Kirsten Korosec·2 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchThese App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI eraDespite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen. (opens original source in a new tab)Sarah Perez·2 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchInside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnoutHow one founder house is betting work-life balance can beat burnout . (opens original source in a new tab)Dominic-Madori Davis·1 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchJudge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ appsDespite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward. (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·1 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchYouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for the world." (opens original source in a new tab)Anthony Ha·1 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchShould you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing. (opens original source in a new tab)Jagmeet Singh·1 August 2026
