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YouTube’s Latest Price Hike Confirms It: “Free” Video Is Finished
YouTube’s latest Premium price hike and the 90‑second ad “bug” show that free, ad-light video is ending. Here’s what it means for users, creators and Europe.

YouTube’s Latest Price Hike Confirms It: “Free” Video Is Finished
YouTube’s latest Premium price hike and the 90‑second ad “bug” show that free, ad-light video is ending. Here’s what it means for users, creators and Europe.

Why TechCrunch Taking Startup Battlefield to Tokyo Is a Wake-Up Call for Founders
TechCrunch’s decision to route Startup Battlefield through Tokyo’s SusHi Tech conference reshapes the global startup circuit and raises the bar for city-backed events.

SteamGPT Leaks: Valve Is Pointing AI at the Messiest Part of PC Gaming
Leaked "SteamGPT" references suggest Valve is building AI tools for moderation and fraud detection on Steam. Here’s why that matters for PC gaming.

OpenAI Is Learning the Hard Way That Safety Is a Customer Support Problem
A stalking victim’s lawsuit against OpenAI turns vague AI “risk” into concrete questions about duty of care, liability and safety operations.

The Fusion Startup Gold Rush: Who Wins If the Sun Comes to Market?
Billions are pouring into fusion startups. Here’s what this gold rush means for markets, climate timelines and Europe’s energy sovereignty.

Disrupt 2026 Discounts Are Ending. But Is a $2k+ Trip to SF Still Worth It?
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 discounts end today. For founders and investors, the real question isn’t saving $500, but whether a costly trip to SF still pays off.
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