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October 26, 2026

 

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Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised): Eligible Turo hosts will also get a one-month free trial of Tesla's FSD software. Read More

Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated ‘Odyssey’: The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest. Read More

Anthropic officially files for its public debut: Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission. Read More

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Morning Must-Reads

AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, Apollo economist says

AI delivers ‘zero financial payoff’ to most companies, Apollo economist says: "Despite massive investments and widespread hype around artificial intelligence, the technology has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech." Read More

Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip: The new iPad mini features a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor. Read More

Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform: Matiks has introduced a new platform for users to create games using AI. Read More

The best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new books: There are numerous apps on the market that promise to do just that, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best ones to help you pick the right one for you. Read More

The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about: We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more. Read More

Last but Not Least

TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy

TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy: Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. Read More

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