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Dedicated mobile apps for vibe coding have so far failed to gain traction

Dedicated mobile apps for vibe coding have so far failed to gain traction: An analysis of mobile apps offering vibe coding tools shows few have found traction. Read More

Disney is raising the price of Disney+, Hulu subscriptions next month: The timing of the price increases isn’t ideal, as Disney+ subscribers canceled their subscriptions in droves last week, protesting Disney’s decision to temporarily pull Jimmy Kimmel from its airwaves. Read More

How Google’s dev tools manager makes AI coding work: Google PM Ryan Salva is responsible for tools like Gemini CLI, giving him a front-row seat to the ways AI tools are changing software development. Read More

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Vinod Khosla on AI, moonshots, and building enduring startups — all at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Vinod Khosla on AI, moonshots, and building enduring startups — all at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, takes the Disrupt Stage for a candid fireside chat on AI, climate, healthcare, and transformational startups. Hear blunt, big-picture advice from one of tech’s most legendary investors, and learn what founders truly need to succeed in turbulent times. Read More

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