Category Artificial Intelligence

Square debuts an AI-powered kiosk that takes orders by voice

Square launches an AI kiosk with voice ordering, a 21.5-inch screen, and built-in payments for restaurants starting at $1,999.

Android scam protection is getting a Gemini-powered upgrade in Google Messages, plus new warnings for call forwarding and screen sharing.

Microsoft’s open-source machine learning tool could improve weather forecasts two to six weeks ahead using cheaper, CPU-based bias correction.

Floqer uses AI agents to research prospects for B2B teams, says ARR tops $1.2M, and plans an open-source release in 2027.

Anthropic says AI worms may be close, and experts warn poorly secured smart devices could become launchpads for autonomous malware.

Zenzap raised $44M for its AI workplace messenger designed to replace WhatsApp in business teams with secure, mobile-first chat.

TechCrunch is offering a 50% off Disrupt 2026 ticket sale as the San Francisco conference enters its final two days.

Deezer will soon let users filter out AI-generated music, giving listeners a new way to hide synthetic tracks and artists.

Disrupt 2026 Day 2 spotlights AI, robotics and venture deal-making at Moscone West, with 300+ startups and major industry speakers.

Epic’s new Epic launcher preview is faster, AI-assisted and now supports Linux, highlighting the company’s broader push into AI development.