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18 February 2026 Vol 19
Pintarnya raises $16.7M to power jobs and financial services in Indonesia

Pintarnya raises $16.7M to power jobs and financial services in Indonesia

Pintarnya, an Indonesian employment platform that goes beyond job matching by offering financial services along with full-time and side-gig opportunities,…
Why I Carry a Dumb Phone Alongside My Smartphone

Why I Carry a Dumb Phone Alongside My Smartphone

My iPhone does everything I need, yet I still carry a dumb phone with me everywhere I go. It might…
Developers lose focus 1,200 times a day — how MCP could change that

Developers lose focus 1,200 times a day — how MCP could change that

One of the most impactful applications of MCP is its ability to connect AI coding assistants directly to developer tools.Read…
Bluesky blocks service in Mississippi over age assurance law

Bluesky blocks service in Mississippi over age assurance law

Social networking startup Bluesky has made the decision to block access to its service in the state of Mississippi, rather…
Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is probably the biggest movie in theaters

Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is probably the biggest movie in theaters

A singalong version of the Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is on-track to earn $18 million to $20 million…
Legendary 1953 Lincoln Capri Golden Sahara II with Glowing Wheels Could Be Yours for the Right Price

Legendary 1953 Lincoln Capri Golden Sahara II with Glowing Wheels Could Be Yours for the Right Price

In 1954, a car rolled onto the stage at the Petersen Motorama in Los Angeles and the crowd couldn’t look…
10 Surprising USB-C Devices That Actually Work with Smartphones

10 Surprising USB-C Devices That Actually Work with Smartphones

Most people assume their phone’s USB-C port is only meant for charging and data transfers. But after experimenting with all…
I Stack Free Chatbots So I Never Pay a Cent for AI

I Stack Free Chatbots So I Never Pay a Cent for AI

There’s an AI chatbot for everything, but those subscription costs can add up quickly. Thankfully, you can distribute your workload…
TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo’s Big Apple score and Nvidia backs Nuro

TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo’s Big Apple score and Nvidia backs Nuro

Hey, all, and happy Friday! Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for news, analysis, and scoops around the future…
The subtle signs that give away chatbot writing, according to Wikipedia

The subtle signs that give away chatbot writing, according to Wikipedia

One of the clearest giveaways is tone. Chatbots tend to hype things up with repetitive phrasing about how “important” or…