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The Minneapolis tech community holds strong during ‘tense and difficult time’

Founders and investors in the Minneapolis tech industry told TechCrunch they’ve put much of their work on hold to help out their community.

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Intel will start making GPUs, a market dominated by Nvidia 

Intel has been bulking up a team to focus on this effort and will develop its GPU strategy around customer needs.

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YC startups can now recieve investment in stablecoin

All startups accepted into YC will soon have the option to receive their seed checks via stablecoins.

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2026 plans: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200

See what to expect for Startup Battlefield 200 in 2026, the ultimate startup pitch competition on the global stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when applications drop.

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Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics

The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts documenting ICE operations.

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Gradient’s heat pumps get new smarts to enable old building retrofits

Gradient’s heat pumps fit in windows, minimizing installation times. Now, it is introducing software to make those units more intelligent.

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Watch Club is producing short video dramas and building a social network around them

Watch Club will house microdramas and fan discussions in the same app, creating a fandom-focused social media experience.

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What tech CEOs and executives have said about ICE’s actions in Minnesota

The Trump administration’s approach to immigration has reached a level of violence that the tech industry cannot ignore. Here’s how tech leaders are responding to the moment.

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French police search X office in Paris, summons Elon Musk for questioning

The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

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TikTok recovers from dip in usage that benefited rival apps following U.S. ownership change

TikTok usage dropped following ownership change, benefiting rival apps. But now, its numbers are climbing again.

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