Temu discontinues product shipments from China to U.S.
Chinese retailer Temu has shifted their strategy recently due to the tariffs imposed by the U.S. President Donald Trump has made some changes, like ending the de minimis rule and increasing tariffs on Chinese...
Warning: AI Chatbots Prioritize Engagement Over Utility
So, like, the co-founder of Instagram, Kevin Systrom, was chatting it up at this event called StartupGrind and he had some interesting things to say about AI companies. He thinks they're trying way too...
Spotify App Update: Access Pricing Info & Payment Links in US
So, like, Spotify just announced that Apple totally greenlit their app update in the U.S. It's gonna let users check out pricing info and external payment links. And get this, it all went down...
Fintech Bench Layoffs Amid Uncertain Job Security
Alright, so like, Bench, that accounting and tax startup that got bought in a fire sale last December? Well, they just went ahead and did a round of layoffs, which they confirmed to TechCrunch....
Epic Games Victory Over Apple: Breaking News!
So, like, Epic Games totally won this huge legal battle against Apple, you guys! The judge said Apple was, like, totally breaking the rules by being all shady with their pricing and stuff. And...
Upgrade Alert: X Introduces 4K Video Upload Feature
X is now letting some creators upload videos in 4K resolution in an attempt to keep users from fleeing to YouTube or Vimeo. The feature will soon be open to all premium subscribers, as...
Enhanced Cow Nutrition & Reduced Methane Emissions: Hoofprint Biome Solutions
Sometimes, answering a long-standing problem is a matter of finding a new perspective. Take methane from cows, for example. People have been trying to eliminate the gas from cow burps for years to limit...
Enhanced Shopping Capabilities in OpenAI’s ChatGPT
OpenAI just dropped some big news on us. They're updating ChatGPT search, the web search tool in ChatGPT, to give users a better online shopping experience. The company made the announcement on Monday, so...
Greece Prime Minister to Speak at TechCrunch StrictlyVC Athens Event
Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be speaking at the TechCrunch StrictlyVC event in Athens in May. The event is co-hosted with Endeavor at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on May 8.Mitsotakis has...
Calculate Energy Usage of Chatbot Messages
Ever wonderin' how much electricity you're usin' when you prompt, or thank, an AI model? Huggin' Face engineer Julien Delavande did, so he built a tool to help arrive at the answer. AI models...
OpenAI releases advanced image generator for developers
OpenAI done did it again, y'all! They dropped some new image-making magic for developers to play with in ChatGPT. This fancy image generator has been making waves since late March, spitting out Ghibli-style pics...
Meta settles UK ad-tracking lawsuit, agrees not to track plaintiff
A human rights campaigner, Tanya O’Carroll, has recently made headlines by successfully compelling social media giant Meta to refrain from utilizing her data for targeted advertising. This noteworthy development stems from a settlement reached...
Legal Battle Ensues as Trump Fires FTC Commissioners | Tech News
President Trump's recent decision to dismiss two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sparked a legal battle, raising questions about the boundaries of executive power and the independence of regulatory agencies....
WhatsApp to Limit Broadcast Messages for Users and Businesses
WhatsApp to Limit Broadcast Messages for Users and BusinessesWhatsApp, the popular chat platform, announced a new initiative to combat spam on the app by limiting the number of broadcast messages that individual users and...
Google in Talks to Acquire Wiz at Higher Valuation
Google's parent company, Alphabet, is once again in the spotlight as they engage in advanced discussions to acquire the cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz. Sources close to the deal revealed to TechCrunch that talks are...
UK Internet Watchdog Monitors Storage & File-Sharing Services for CSAM
The UK Internet Watchdog, Ofcom, has recently embarked on a new enforcement program to monitor online storage and file-sharing services for content related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This initiative falls under the...
iPhone 17 Air: Apple’s Portless Smartphone Consideration
New iPhone 17 Air: Apple's Next Generation Smartphone UnveiledIn a recent update from Bloomberg's tech reporter Mark Gurman, Apple enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over the anticipated release of the iPhone 17 Air this...
The Impact of Investor Exodus on Unicorn Companies
Investor Exodus: The Unseen Impact on Unicorn CompaniesIn the fast-paced world of venture capital, the recent boom-and-bust cycle has left many companies in a precarious position. Aileen Lee, a seasoned VC, shed light on...
Amazon Echo: Voice Recordings Sent to Cloud starting March 28
Amazon Echo Users to Lose Local Processing Option for Voice RecordingsIn a recent development, Amazon Echo users will no longer have the ability to process their Alexa requests locally, as all voice recordings will...
Congressman Jim Jordan questions Big Tech on Biden AI censorship
Veteran House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) made waves this Thursday by sending letters to 16 major American technology firms, including giants like Google and OpenAI, seeking information on potential collusion with the Biden...
AI Coding Assistant Empowers Vibe Coders to Write Code
In the ever-evolving landscape of technological advancements, the emergence of AI coding assistants has undoubtedly revolutionized the way programmers approach their craft. One such coding assistant, Cursor, has recently made waves in the tech...
SoftBank Acquires Sharp Plant for OpenAI Collaboration in Japan
SoftBank Makes Strategic Move with Acquisition of Sharp Plant for OpenAI Collaboration in JapanSoftBank, a prominent tech company, recently made a significant stride towards establishing a major artificial intelligence (AI) operation in Japan by...
Android adds Auracast support for hearing aids to connect to public broadcasts
Android Enhances Accessibility with Auracast Support for Hearing AidsGoogle made a groundbreaking announcement on Thursday that will revolutionize the way individuals with hearing impairments experience audio broadcasts in noisy environments. The tech giant revealed...
Xiaomi partners with PhonePe for preinstalled app store on Indian smartphones
Xiaomi’s Collaboration with PhonePe to Preinstall App Store on Indian SmartphonesChinese smartphone giant Xiaomi recently announced a new partnership with Indian fintech company PhonePe. This collaboration will see PhonePe’s app store preinstalled on Xiaomi’s...
General Fusion’s Latest Steampunk Fusion Reactor Unveiled | Tech News
General Fusion, a pioneering company in the world of fusion power, made a groundbreaking announcement on Tuesday. They revealed the successful creation of plasma, the superheated fourth state of matter crucial for fusion reactions,...
Asana CEO Dustin Moskovitz Retires | Latest Tech News
In a surprising turn of events, Dustin Moskovitz, the CEO and co-founder of Asana, has announced his retirement from the software company he helped establish back in 2008. Asana, known for its innovative task...
Neom Financial Disaster Excludes McKinsey & Co.
A new report from the Wall Street Journal sheds light on the financial woes surrounding Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project. This futuristic city, spanning 105 miles and designed to be carbon-neutral, has hit a...
Manus: China’s Next Potential ‘DeepSeek Moment’ | TechCrunch
Manus: China's Next Potential 'DeepSeek Moment'In the fast-paced world of technology, every new innovation comes with its fair share of excitement and skepticism. Manus, an AI platform recently launched in preview, has been making...
DOJ proposal: Google to divest Chrome, allows AI investments
The US Department of Justice is maintaining its call for Google to divest its web browser Chrome, as outlined in a recent court filing. This proposal, first introduced under the Biden administration and now...
Cursor in talks to raise $10B valuation in booming AI coding sector
Investor Interest Soars in AI Coding AssistantsAnysphere, the innovator behind the AI-powered coding assistant Cursor, has been making waves in the tech world as reports emerge of the company being in discussions with venture...