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Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted Google had urged Apple for years to support RCS texting to make communication between each company’s devices more seamless. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/finally-texts-between-android-and-iphone-users-can-be-end-to-end-encrypted/

Daniel Ek-backed defense tech Helsing to raise $1.2B at $18B valuation Five-year old European military drone startup Helsing is close to raising another monster round. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/daniel-ek-backed-defense-tech-helsing-to-raise-1-2b-at-18b-valuation/

Bravo is creating unscripted microdramas for the Peacock app As microdrama apps like ReelShort and DramaBox quietly rake in billions, Peacock announced on Monday that it is launching two unscripted Bravo microdramas, which will stream in the Peacock app. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/11/bravo-is-creating-unscripted-microdramas-for-the-peacock-app/

Get ready for the whisper-filled office of the future How will work setups change if we spend more and more time talking to our computers? Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/10/get-ready-for-the-whisper-filled-office-of-the-future/

Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts Fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/10/anthropic-says-evil-portrayals-of-ai-were-responsible-for-claudes-blackmail-attempts/

Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry The company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry — as a data provider, an investor, and a distribution platform — but the consumer-facing bet may be just as important. Powered

TechCrunch Mobility: Lime’s IPO gamble Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.   Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/10/techcrunch-mobility-limes-ipo-gamble/

We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI’s deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/10/were-feeling-cynical-about-xais-big-deal-with-anthropic/

Voice AI in India is hard. Wispr Flow is betting on it anyway. Wispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue to face challenges. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/09/voice-ai-in-india-is-hard-wispr-flow-is-betting-on-it-anyway/

Front Ventures raises €5M to back defence tech innovation in Ukraine Stockholm-based defence-focused investment company Front Ventures has raised €5 million through an oversubscribed rights issue of B-shares, with the raise subscribed to 278 per cent. The company backs early-stage defence technology companies developing operationally relevant systems in Ukraine and