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TechCrunch Apr 29, 2026 at 12:34 Startups Rising Hot

Google Translate now lets you practice pronunciation

The feature is rolling out in the U.S. and India with support for English, Spanish, and Hindi.

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Apr 29, 2026 at 12:34 TechCrunch

Google Translate now lets you practice pronunciation

The feature is rolling out in the U.S. and India with support for English, Spanish, and Hindi.

Apr 28, 2026 at 13:54 TechCrunch

YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers

YouTube is rolling out the new AI search feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis.

Apr 28, 2026 at 03:30 TechCrunch

India’s Snabbit closes $56M round as investor interest in on-demand home services heats up

Snabbit now processes over 40,000 daily jobs and has cut costs sharply as it expands across cities and services.

Apr 26, 2026 at 07:24 Hacker News

APL is more French than English

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Apr 25, 2026 at 14:57 TechCrunch

India’s Snabbit seeks fresh funding at a $400M valuation, sources say

Snabbit has scaled rapidly, crossing one million jobs in March, amid growing investor interest.

Apr 25, 2026 at 03:30 TechCrunch

Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say

This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.

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TechCrunch Apr 29, 2026 at 13:10 Startups
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BMW i Ventures has a new $300M fund and AI is riding shotgun

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