TECHNOLOGYFirmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI data center builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuationNvidia-backed Asia AI data center provider Firmus has now raised $1.35 billion in six months.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAnthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiativeThe new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYHate jump scares? This app warns you before they happenThe app uses iPhone Live Activities to alert you when scary scenes are about to happen, while also tracking what to watch and where to stream it.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYUber is the latest to be won over by Amazon’s AI chipsUber is expanding its AWS contract to run more of its ride-sharing features on Amazon's chips. This is a thumb-of-the nose at Oracle and Google.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYGoogle Maps can now write captions for your photos using AIGoogle is rolling out new features to make it easier for users to contribute local knowledge to Maps. Most notably, Gemini can now create captions when users are looking to share a photo or video about a place.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYRow over ‘virtual gated community’ AI surveillance plan in Toronto neighbourhood<p>Rosedale residents considering car licence plate-scanning Flock system in bid to tackle property crime</p><p>A row has broken out in one of Canada’s wealthiest neighbourhoods over plans to use an AI-powered surveillance system to create the country’s first “virtual gated community” to combat surgThe Guardian·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYA teenage Minecraft YouTuber raised $1,234,567 for a meme prediction market called Giggles. It broke me.Justin Jin’s company Giggles – which he describes as “putting a trading app and TikTok together” – started as a joke.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAdobe launches Acrobat-based Student Spaces, a free AI-powered study tool for studentsAdobe Acrobat Student Spaces is a free tool for students to use AI and create different kinds of study material from documents.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYThe AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier betsOn a recent episode of Equity, we talked to Arena Private Wealth to explore a growing trend: family offices bypassing VCs to gain direct exposure to AI startups, turning them from passive investors into active participants.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the costRocket's new AI platform combines strategy, product building, and competitive intelligence, aiming to move beyond code generation.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYChina is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull aheadBoth sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.BBC News·April 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGYAI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization programThe program invites creators to create original content with Picsart tools for a specific campaign, share it on their social channels, and earn revenue based on how their audience engages.TechCrunch·April 7, 2026
