Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform

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View this email online in your browser  February 09, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform: All users will be put into a "teen-appropriate experience" by default unless they prove that they are adults. Read More The battle begins: 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open : Calling Pre-Series A founders: nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Compete in the world's most iconic pitch competition at Disrupt 2026 from October 13 - 15. Read More Uber to buy delivery arm of Turkey's Getir: The deal will see Uber paying $335 million at the outset to purchase Getir's food delivery business. Uber will also pay $100 million for a 15% stake in Getir's grocery, retail and water delivery business. Read More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! A message from Fidelity Top Venture Capital Trends Startups Should Watch Report Startup executives, the VC world is always changing, and it's important to stay updated. As your company grows, you face new challenges & opportunities. The competitive landscape is shifting & you need to stay informed and prepared. Download our guide now to master the VC landscape & set your company up for long-term success. Download Now Morning Must-Reads YouTube TV introduces cheaper bundles, including a $65/month sports package: YouTube TV is offering new, less expensive plans that can be customized around topics like sports, news and entertainment. Read More India has changed its startup rules for deep tech: India is adjusting startup rules to help more of its deep tech startups with funding and long-term success. Read More Okay, I'm slightly less mad about that 'Magnificent Ambersons' AI project: But this is still a bad idea. Read More San Francisco's pro-billionaire march draws dozens: A march supporting California's billionaires didn't exactly draw a huge crowd on Saturday. Read More From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads: From the first AI-generated Big Game ad courtesy of Svedka to Anthropic's beef with OpenAI, here are the biggest ads from Super Bowl LX. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 nominations open Nominate your cutting-edge, early-stage startup or one worth a shot for Startup Battlefield 200 and take the Disrupt Stage this October in San Francisco. Compete for $100K equity-free, gain global visibility, and face top investors. Thousands apply. 200 advance. Only 20 pitch live. Nominate Today You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl: The purchase rewrites the domain record books -- not that the crypto industry has ever been accused of restraint when it comes to spending. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

New York lawmakers propose a three-year pause on new data centers

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View this email online in your browser  February 08, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 New York lawmakers propose a three-year pause on new data centers: Although the bill's prospects are uncertain, New York is at least the sixth state to consider pausing construction of new data centers. Read More 'Industry' season 4 captures tech fraud better than any show on TV right now: This latest season of the TV show Industry takes a look at the world of money and power through the eyes of a fintech baron. Read More Prince Andrew advisor pitched Jeffrey Epstein on investing in EV startups like Lucid Motors: The mysterious businessman pitched Jeffrey Epstein on numerous mobility startups in an era when the sector was white hot, according to TechCrunch's review of hundreds of documents released by the Department of Justice. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events The founder playbook for 2026: TechCrunch Founder Summit Founders and VCs, this conference is built for you. Join 1,100+ founders and investors of all stages for a highly curated, all-day summit in June, designed to connect capital and companies. From tactical workshops to candid Q&A and curated meetings, it's where scale, growth, and deal flow happen. Save up to $300 on your pass. Or save up to 30% with a group. Register Now Sunday Must-Reads Senator, who has repeatedly warned about secret US government surveillance, sounds new alarm over 'CIA activities': The two-line letter to the CIA's director is the latest warning in recent years from a long-serving Democratic senator with knowledge of secret government programs and intelligence operations. Read More An AI startup founder says he's planning a 'March for Billionaires' in protest of California's wealth tax: The organizer of the event swears it's not a joke. Read More India has changed its startup rules for deep tech: India is adjusting startup rules to help more of its deep tech startups with funding and long-term success. Read More It just got easier for Claude to check in on your WordPress site: WordPress users can now leverage Claude to analyze web traffic or find information about other internal site metrics. Read More The kids 'picked last in gym class' gear up for Super Bowl: YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is expected to be there. Apple's Tim Cook, too. Read More A message from TechCrunch Partnerships Turn Ideas into Leads with TechCrunch Webinars Reach a high-value audience with webinars built to deliver results. Whether you provide the content or have TechCrunch create it for you, our webinars include full marketing support and deliver 200+ leads. For maximum reach, our Partner Event is a fully produced multi-hour show with guaranteed 1,000+ leads and extended promotion. We manage every detail so you can focus on your message. Learn More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! Last but Not Least Benchmark raises $225M in special funds to double down on Cerebras: Benchmark Capital has been an investor in the Nvidia rival since 2016. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107