November 03, 2026

TechCrunch Top 3

AI inference startup Fal doubles its valuation to $16B as demand surges: The five-year-old startup raised a $1.3 billion round led by Bessemer. Read More

Ferrari’s controversial Luce EV is sold out for 2027: The Luce, Ferrari's first electric car and one of its most polarizing models, is "fully allocated" through 2027, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna. Read More

Netflix's new AI Discover tab helps you find something to watch based on your mood: The first experimental feature under the tab will allow users to get recommendations based on what they're currently in the mood for. Read More

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Afternoon Must-Reads

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CrowdStrike to shell out nearly $500M for 2 AI security startups as the market for securing agents takes off: CrowdStrike said it will buy Fiddler AI, which makes AI agent observability software, and Dreadnode, which helps companies automate AI security testing. Read More

Hiding inside Palantir's skyrocketing quarter is a foreboding signal: Palantir's U.S. commercial revenue surpassed U.S. government revenue for the first time ever. Read More

Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows: The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines. Read More

Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up: Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content. Read More

Last but Not Least

New York City's Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech: The mayor's comments come after the entertainment giant's data breach last year, which exposed James Dolan's surveillance. Read More

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