Anthropic releases Claude Fable, a version of Mythos, days after warning AI is becoming too dangerous
… Vibe-coding platform Base44 noted in a statement that Fable is better at “one-shotting full apps” and has excellent tool-calling. …
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Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models? | TechCrunch
… Russell Brandom Russell Brandom has been covering the tech industry since 2012, with a focus on platform policy and emerging technologies. …
Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new 'dynamic workflow' tool | TechCrunch
… The model is available everywhere, with standard pricing at the same level as the previous Opus release. …
TikTok's road to becoming a super app | TechCrunch
… The addition of games marked TikTok’s ongoing effort to go from a social media platform to an all-in-one entertainment platform where you can not only scroll through videos, but also challenge friends to easy-to-play games. …
Quick commerce FirstClub doubles valuation to $255M in nine months | TechCrunch
… Peak XV Managing Director GV Ravishankar said the firm believes India is seeing the emergence of a larger cohort of affluent, health-conscious consumers willing to pay for higher-quality products, creating space for specialized grocery platforms alongside mainstream quick-commerce players. “There w… …
Netflix expands revamped mobile app across Asia and doubles down on kids' gaming | TechCrunch
… Lauren Forristal Lauren covers media, streaming, apps and platforms at TechCrunch. …
A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping | TechCrunch
… The Mall has been in early beta testing with 4,500 testers and is now launching on an invite-only referral basis as it slowly scales. …
Apple approves Poke as the first AI agent on its Messages for Business platform | TechCrunch
… Now Poke will be able to add iMessage to its supported platforms. …
Voice AI in India is hard — Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway | TechCrunch
… In December, the startup introduced India-specific pricing at ₹320 around $3.4 per month for annual plans, significantly lower than its standard $12 monthly pricing globally. …
Corgi announces $106M raise at $2.6B valuation — double what it was worth 3 weeks ago | TechCrunch
… When asked about the back-to-back rounds, Laqua said that insurance is a “highly capital-intensive industry,” and that “demand has accelerated quickly across new product lines and partnerships.” Building an AI-native platform compounds those costs further. “We’re best known for our business insuran… …