Month: March 2026

Polymarket saw $529M traded on bets tied to bombing of Iran Six newly-created accounts made a profit of $1 million by correctly betting that the U.S. would strike Iran by February 28. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/polymarket-saw-529m-traded-on-bets-tied-to-bombing-of-iran/

Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord With many users feeling uneasy about Discord’s new age verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be worth exploring. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/best-discord-alternatives-age-verification-identity-privacy/

Google looks to tackle longstanding RCS spam in India — but not alone Google is integrating carrier-level filtering into RCS in India through a partnership with Airtel to strengthen protections against spam. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/google-looks-to-tackle-longstanding-rcs-spam-in-india-but-not-alone/

Investors spill what they aren’t looking for anymore in AI SaaS companies TechCrunch spoke with VCs to learn what investors aren’t looking for in AI SaaS startups anymore. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/investors-spill-what-they-arent-looking-for-anymore-in-ai-saas-companies/

OpenAI reveals more details about its agreement with the Pentagon By CEO Sam Altman’s own admission, OpenAI’s deal with the Department of Defense was “definitely rushed,” and “the optics don’t look good.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/01/openai-shares-more-details-about-its-agreement-with-the-pentagon/

The trap Anthropic built for itself Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind and others have long promised to govern themselves responsibly. Now, in the absence of rules, there’s not a lot to protect them. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/the-trap-anthropic-built-for-itself/

Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.? Netflix’s co-CEO reportedly told Trump, “I took your advice.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/why-did-netflix-back-down-from-its-deal-to-acquire-warner-bros/

What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale Learn more about Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/warner-bros-netflix-paramount-acquisition-timeline-wbd/

Anthropic’s Claude rises to No. 2 in the App Store following Pentagon dispute Anthropic’s chatbot Claude seems to have benefited from the attention around the company’s fraught negotiations with the Pentagon. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/anthropics-claude-rises-to-no-2-in-the-app-store-following-pentagon-dispute/

The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom Here’s everything we know about the biggest AI infrastructure projects, including major spending from Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/28/billion-dollar-infrastructure-deals-ai-boom-data-centers-openai-oracle-nvidia-microsoft-google-meta/