Disney is accusing the tech giant of unauthorized distribution of its copyrighted characters without permission via Gemini AI.

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Disney hits Google with cease-and-desist claiming 'massive' copyright infringement | TechCrunch

Disney is accusing the tech giant of unauthorized distribution of its copyrighted characters without permission via Gemini AI.

In the past, users had to upload a full-body picture of themselves to virtually try on a piece of clothing. Now, they can use a selfie and Nano Banana will generate a full body digital version of them.

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Google's AI try-on feature for clothes now works with just a selfie | TechCrunch

In the past, users had to upload a full-body picture of themselves to virtually try on a piece of clothing. Now they can use a selfie and Nano Ban...

OpenAI just launched GPT-5.2, a frontier model aimed at developers and professionals, pushing reasoning and coding benchmarks as it races Google’s Gemini 3 while grappling with compute costs and no generator.

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OpenAI fires back at Google with GPT-5.2 after ‘code red’ memo | TechCrunch

OpenAI just launched GPT-5.2, a frontier model aimed at developers and professionals, pushing reasoning and coding benchmarks as it races Google’...

Google Labs is testing a product that will work with your browser tabs to make web apps for you.

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Google debuts 'Disco,' a Gemini-powered tool for making web apps from browser tabs | TechCrunch

Google Labs is testing a product that will work with your browser tabs to make web apps for you.

And when it does, the AI assistant will roll out to every existing EV in its lineup, not just the next-generation versions of its R1T truck and R1S SUV. 

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Rivian’s AI assistant is coming to its EVs in early 2026  | TechCrunch

And when it does, the AI assistant will roll out to every existing EV in its lineup, not just the next-generation versions of its R1T truck and R1...

CEO RJ Scaringe laid out his plan for how Rivian's vehicles will increasingly drive themselves, in a bid to match or exceed the capabilities of rival automakers and AV companies.

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Rivian goes big on autonomy, with custom silicon, lidar, and a hint at robotaxis | TechCrunch

CEO RJ Scaringe laid out his plan for how Rivian's vehicles will increasingly drive themselves, in a bid to match or exceed the capabilities o...

Runway debuts a physics-aware world model that simulates reality to train agents and power video, robotics and avatar applications.

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Runway releases its first world model, adds native audio to latest video model | TechCrunch

Runway debuts a physics-aware world model that simulates reality to train agents and power video, robotics, and avatar applications.

The factories live on; the joint venture will not.

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Ford and SK On are ending their US battery joint venture | TechCrunch

The factories live on; the joint venture will not. The two companies will divide the assets: Ford will take ownership and operation of the twin bat...

Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will "become a major customer of OpenAI," as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+.

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Disney signs deal with OpenAI to allow Sora to generate AI videos featuring its characters | TechCrunch

Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will "become a major customer of OpenAI," as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and e...

On Me raises $6 million for its digital gift card platform that lets users purchase cards categorized by interests rather than being restricted to specific retailers.

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On Me raises $6M to shake up the gift card industry | TechCrunch

On Me raises $6 million for its digital gift card platform that lets users purchase cards categorized by interests rather than being restricted to ...