Astra and Opus just passed Turing's other test

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View this email online in your browser  September 25, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Astra and Opus just passed Turing's other test: Frontier AI models are finishing Alan Turing's World War II codebreaking work. Read More The Aeropod automates soil aeration without robotics — see it at TechCrunch Disrupt: Muju Earth Technologies has developed a deceptively simply pod that can save farmers money while improving crop yields. Read More Some Supabase customers are publicly exposing reams of people's data to the web: The findings highlight how AI-generated and vibe-coded apps can spill and expose users' data when not configured or secured properly. Read More A message from Carepredict From Asking to Knowing SilverKin doesn't just keep your loved one safe. It keeps you informed. A lightweight wearable and discreet home sensors work together to collect data on daily patterns, detect early changes, and connect your whole family in one place. No cameras, no guesswork. CarePredict is part of Santander X 100, global community of Santander X. Learn More Afternoon Must-Reads The hottest new hangout for middle schoolers is NPR's comment section?: When NPR staffers flagged strange comments under their podcasts on Spotify as bots, it took a Gen Z colleague to (immediately) figure out the mystery. Read More Kiteworks urges customers to shut down their servers amid 'imminent' threat of cyberattack: The tech giant, which allows companies to send large datasets over the internet, said it received a "credible threat" from law enforcement about an imminent attack. Read More Anthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion over seven years in cloud deal: Anthropic has committed $11.6 billion over seven years to Akamai's cloud infrastructure, a bet on CPUs that could grow to about $20 billion, and in an unusual arrangement, Akamai is giving Anthropic a potential stake of up to 5% of its stock that grows as Anthropic spends more. Read More Tesla finally moves to electrify trucking after a decade of work and delays: Tesla's Semi truck, with a 500-mile range, is about to hit the road in big numbers, with the company saying it plans to make 50,000 units a year. Read More Meta opens early access program for new Muse features: Anyone interested in joining has to ask Muse to put them on the list. Read More A message from Last 24 hours to save up to $200 to Disrupt Final hours to save up to $200 on your pass. Prices will go up when the clock strikes midnight tonight. Join 10,000+ startup leaders on October 13-15 in San Francisco for game-changing connections and deal flow via matchmaking and ad hoc meetings, plus insights from 250+ tech leaders in 200+ sessions across six industry stages, roundtables, and breakouts. Last but Not Least Ahead of US IPO, British AI neocloud Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible financing: The funding, which comes from Third Point, Nvidia, and others, will fuel the company's massive AI data center buildout. 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

Waymo is scaling fast: Here’s what the fleet data shows

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View this email online in your browser  September 25, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 Waymo is scaling fast: Here’s what the fleet data shows: In the past month, Waymo has expanded its fleet in Texas by 49%. There are other hot spots as well. Read More Meta's Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it's tapping into a much newer trend: Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning gadgets into fashion accessories. Read More Meadow lets you leave your smartphone at home without sacrificing the essentials: “We’re not Luddites... it’s just we don’t want social media, browsing, and that kind of stuff," said 25-year-old founder Shreyas Narlanka. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Last 24 hours to save up to $200 to Disrupt Final hours to save up to $200 on your pass. Prices will go up when the clock strikes midnight tonight. Join 10,000+ startup leaders on October 13-15 in San Francisco for game-changing connections and deal flow via matchmaking and ad hoc meetings, plus insights from 250+ tech leaders in 200+ sessions across six industry stages, roundtables, and breakouts. Register now Morning Must-Reads Nexterity wants to automate the hard, dangerous part of pipefitting: The startup's robot can tighten or loosen four bolts at a time, and it fits in a Pelican case. Read More Affected by layoffs? Don't miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass: Your next opportunity could be one conversation away. Get your Expo+ Pass for just $75. Limited to the first 100 qualifying people. Read More North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year: The $351 million theft from crypto exchange Bitget is the latest in a string of high-profile hacks targeting the crypto sector. Read More Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center: The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online. Read More Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire: Databricks has bought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Get up to $100 off your Founder Summit ticket Head to Boston on Nov. 4 for a full day of practical strategies and connections with 1,000+ founders and investors. Get actionable insights on fundraising, hiring, sales, marketing, leadership and scaling, then put them to work for your startup. Save up to $100 on your pass now before prices increase. Register now Last but Not Least Last 24 hours to save up to $200 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Reason 5/5 to attend: Leave further ahead.: Last 24 hours to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. Leave the event further in your startup's trajectory than where you started. Don't miss your chance to save and to push the needle. 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