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Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames
Google and Mandiant overhaul their hacker group naming system to clarify cyber threat tracking.
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Upgradable Laptop Maker Framework Suffers Breach Affecting All Customers
Upgradable laptop maker Framework notifies all customers of a data breach stemming from a zero-day attack.
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EXCLUSIVE: Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows
Hackers have targeted major US private equity and financial firms, including Blackstone and CME, using voice calls.
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Exclusive: Hadrian raises $1.37B amid surging defense-production demand
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OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400
OpenAI reportedly plans to release a donut-shaped AI smart speaker priced between $300 and $400.
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Suno Loses Copyright Lawsuit To GEMA—AI Music Companies Should Worry
Suno loses a copyright lawsuit to GEMA, prompting new platform plans for watermarking and combating spammy AI music.
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Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users' location data with advertisers
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X product chief Nikita Bier is leaving after one year
X product chief Nikita Bier steps down after running the app continuously for one year, transitioning to an advisory role.
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Old Reddit Could Be The Next Casualty Of Reddit's War On AI Scraping
Reddit is replacing Automod with an AI moderation tool, raising questions about the future of old.reddit.com.
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Jeff Dean and other top AI researchers are leaving Google to launch their own startup
Top artificial intelligence researchers including Jeff Dean are departing Google to establish a new startup, according to recent reporting.
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Disney gives TikTok creators official access to Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar characters
Disney and TikTok strike a short-form video deal granting creators official access to major franchises.
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Wispr Flow launches a Granola-styled meeting notetaker
Wispr Flow expands its AI dictation platform with a new meeting notetaker designed to transcribe audio and automate follow-up tasks.
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Wispr Flow is preparing to launch a meeting notetaker, updated terms suggest
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Snap CEO sidesteps Specs preorder questions on Q2 earnings call
Snap CEO avoids detailing preorder specifics for new Specs hardware during a Q2 earnings call as the company reports 971 million monthly active users.
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Influencers draw backlash for attending OpenAI’s first luxury trip
OpenAI is facing significant public backlash following a lavish luxury retreat hosted for a select group of influencers.
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Apple vs. OpenAI: How Siri AI Stacks Up Against the New ChatGPT
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Sam Altman and AI’s decel debate
Sam Altman and the AI industry face a growing debate over 'deceleration' as calls rise to pace the speed of artificial intelligence development.
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TechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged
Amazon's Zoox secures a landmark US approval for commercial driverless robotaxis following new DOT acceleration policies.
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If You’re Struggling to Find a MacBook Air Right Now, This Is Probably Why
Global memory shortages and strategic inventory shifts leave Apple's best-selling MacBook Air in severe short supply.
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Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'
Snapchat is joining LinkedIn and other major platforms in a coordinated effort to combat the proliferation of low-quality, fully AI-generated content.
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Top Stories: 'Apple Upgrade' Launches, iOS 26.6 Released, and More
Apple launches the Apple Upgrade program and releases iOS 26.6 alongside reports of a shift toward subscription services.
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AI hedge fund Situational Awareness may have sold its public portfolio, but it still has its Anthropic shares
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Google wants to update Chrome without a full browser restart
Google is testing a new system to update the Chrome browser without requiring a full restart.
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Mark Zuckerberg predicts that billions of people will have personal AI agents in five years
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Thinking Machines Cofounder to Return to OpenAI
Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng has returned to OpenAI following a departure attributed to health reasons.
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Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures
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eBay reaches $55.7 million settlement with Massachusetts couple that was "terrorized" in stalking scandal
eBay and former executives agree to a $55.7 million settlement over a 2019 harassment campaign that terrorized a Massachusetts couple.
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This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps
A nine-dollar NFC key physically locks distracting smartphone apps to combat doomscrolling.
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Apple Planning to Unveil Privacy-Focused Smart Glasses at WWDC 2027
Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil privacy-focused smart glasses at WWDC 2027 following significant development delays.
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What is the risk of using Chinese open AI models like Kimi K3?
Coverage examines the panic and security risks surrounding the adoption of Chinese open AI models such as Kimi K3.
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I tried out OpenAI's new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else
OpenAI has officially launched its first physical device, the Codex Micro keyboard targeted at coders, drawing immediate tech coverage.
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Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts
Instagram introduces a new feature allowing users to replace audio on previously published posts and carousels without deleting them.
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X relaunches a rebuilt Android app after year-long effort
X has officially rolled out a rebuilt Android app following a year-long development effort focused on speed and design.
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TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules
Waymo and Uber are locked in a strategic battle over robotaxi rules and market expansion, specifically focusing on entry into Washington, D.C.
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All the EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year
Automakers are pulling the plug on key electric vehicle models, highlighted by Honda halting U.S. sales of the Prologue.
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Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent
Vertu targets corporate leadership with the introduction of its $6,880 Alphafold smartphone featuring an automated AI agent.
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SpaceX suddenly aborts second Starship V3 launch after ignition
SpaceX abruptly aborts the second Starship V3 launch after ignition during its Flight 13 test.
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Stripe and Advent reportedly offered to buy PayPal for around $53.4B
Stripe and Advent reportedly approached PayPal with a multi-billion dollar acquisition offer.
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Tesla driver who blamed crash on autopilot pressed accelerator 100%, NTSB finds
Federal investigators report a Tesla driver blamed autopilot before a fatal Texas crash, but data shows the accelerator was fully engaged.
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OpenAI finally launches hardware… for Codex
OpenAI debuts its first physical device, a $230 light-up micro keyboard for Codex, amid unfolding hardware legal battles and allegations.
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Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws
Microsoft releases its July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a record number of security flaws and citing the use of AI.
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Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns companies using AI that they are paying for their own intellectual property.
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Apple releases iOS 26.6 beta 5 for iPhone, here’s what to expect
Apple rolls out a wave of software updates including iOS 26.6 beta 5 and the first iOS 27 public beta.
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Phia accused of ‘cookie stuffing,’ taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t earn
Phoebe Gates’s shopping app Phia faces accusations of cookie stuffing and taking unearned affiliate commissions.
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How Bending Spoons built a $23bn tech empire from struggling brands
Coverage details how Bending Spoons transformed struggling tech brands into a massive empire.
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The only AI glossary you’ll need this year
New AI glossaries have emerged, standardizing technical terminology for developers and investors in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape.
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Jersey Mike’s IPO Filing Reveals $50 Million In Pay For A Stepson, A $41 Million Aircraft And A Family On Payroll
Jersey Mike's has officially filed for an initial public offering, drawing scrutiny over internal compensation practices and market positioning.
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Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’
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TechCrunch Mobility: All eyes on Tesla FSD
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YouTube Shorts player adding Clear Screen mode & 2x playback, removes dislike
YouTube Shorts gets Clear Screen mode, double-speed playback, and a new heart icon as it drops the dislike button.
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iOS 27 Is Making A Key iPhone Feature Its Own Standalone App
Coverage tracks upcoming changes in iOS 27, including the transformation of a key iPhone feature into a standalone app.
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Social media’s next evolution: user-controlled algorithms
Users are increasingly rejecting passive consumption as social media shifts toward customizable, user-controlled algorithms.