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techcrunch.com > 02/26/2026 > a-vc-and-some-big-name-programmers-are-trying-to-solve-open-sources-funding-problem-permanently

A VC and some big-name programmers are trying to solve open source's funding problem, permanently

1+ hour, 36+ min ago  (670+ words) A group of notable open-source programmers are joining with a VC investor to launch a nonprofit called the Open Source Endowment in hopes of permanently solving the perennial issue with developing open-source software: funding." Vinogradov is a venture investor specializing…...

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techcrunch.com > 02/26/2026 > figma-partners-with-openai-to-bake-in-support-for-codex

Figma partners with OpenAI to bake in support for Codex

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (260+ words) Figma is integrating OpenAI's AI coding tool, Codex, to let users create and tweak designs from within their coding environments. The move comes a week after the design company struck a similar partnership with Anthropic to integrate Claude Code. Previously,…...

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techcrunch.com > 02/26/2026 > threads-is-testing-a-shortcut-to-quickly-start-dm-conversations

Threads is testing a shortcut to quickly start DM conversations

4+ hour, 37+ min ago  (386+ words) Threads is testing a shortcut to make it easier to DM someone, the Meta-owned company announced on Thursday. Users who are part of the test can type "DM me" or "Message me" in a post or reply to automatically generate…...

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techcrunch.com > 02/26/2026 > read-ai-launches-a-email-based-digital-twin-to-help-you-with-schedules-and-answers

Read AI launches a email based 'digital twin' to help you with schedules and answers

5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (587+ words) Meeting notetaker Read AI on Thursday launched an AI-powered email-based assistant called Ada, saying it helps users manage their schedules, answer questions based on a company's knowledge base, and reply to out-of-office emails. The company is calling Ada a "digital…...

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techcrunch.com > 02/26/2026 > instagram-now-alerts-parents-if-their-teen-searches-for-suicide-or-self-harm-content

Instagram now alerts parents if their teen searches for suicide or self-harm content

5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (381+ words) Instagram will start alerting parents if their teen repeatedly tries to search for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period of time, the company announced on Thursday. The alerts are launching in the coming weeks to parents…...

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techcrunch.com > 02/26/2026 > bumble-adds-ai-powered-photo-feedback-and-profile-guidance-tools

Bumble adds AI-powered photo feedback and profile guidance tools

5+ hour, 57+ min ago  (355+ words) In Canada, Bumble is testing another, non-AI feature called "Suggest a Date." When a conversation stalls, a user can signal that they are open to meeting in person, which the company says is "a simple way to signal that they're…...

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techcrunch.com > 02/26/2026 > cisco-says-hackers-have-been-exploiting-a-critical-bug-to-break-into-big-customer-networks-since-2023

Cisco says hackers have been exploiting a critical bug to break into big customer networks since 2023

6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (426+ words) Cisco says hackers have been exploiting a bug in one of its popular networking products used by large enterprises for at least three years, prompting the U.S. government and its allies to urge organizations to take action. The bug, which has…...

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techcrunch.com > 02/26/2026 > google-launches-nano-banana-2-model-with-faster-image-generation

Google launches Nano Banana 2 model with faster image generation

6+ hour, 36+ min ago  (372+ words) Google today announced the latest version of its popular image generation model, Nano Banana 2. The new model, which is technically Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, can create more realistic images than its predecessor. The model will also now become the default in…...

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techcrunch.com > 02/25/2026 > openclaw-creators-advice-to-ai-builders-is-to-be-more-playful-and-allow-yourself-time-to-improve

OpenClaw creator's advice to AI builders is to be more playful and allow yourself time to improve

1+ day, 41+ min ago  (731+ words) Peter Steinberger, the creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw, who has since been hired by OpenAI, has some advice for those experimenting with AI technology, including AI agents. From his own experience, the best way to build today is…...

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techcrunch.com > 02/25/2026 > gemini-can-now-automate-some-multi-step-tasks-on-android

Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (258+ words) The automations, explains Google, allow users to essentially offload their to-do list to Gemini. In practice, however, the types of things that Gemini can manage are still limited. The company says that the feature, which is in beta, will initially…...