TechNews
Showing 20 of 20 articles
Alibaba Qwen Lead Steps Down After Major AI Launch
Junyang Lin steps down as Qwen tech lead following Alibaba's major AI push. Analysis of what this means for the AI industry and Qwen's future.
Government iPhone Hacking Tools Now Used by Cybercriminals
Security researchers reveal government-developed iPhone exploits are now being weaponized by cybercriminals, creating a dangerous secondhand market for surveillance tools.
AI Startups Selling Equity at Dual Prices: The Unicorn Trick
Investigating how AI startups manipulate valuations by selling the same equity at different prices to manufacture unicorn status.
Eight Sleep Raises $50M at $1.5B Valuation
Eight Sleep secures $50M funding, reaching $1.5B valuation after achieving free-cash-flow positive status in 2025. Plans global expansion.
Floating Offshore Data Centers: The Next Big Thing?
Discover how offshore wind developer Aikido is deploying data centers under floating turbines, revolutionizing sustainable computing.
CollectivIQ Uses Multiple AI Models for Better Answers
CollectivIQ crowdsources AI responses from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and 10+ models simultaneously to improve answer accuracy.
MacBook Neo Review: Apple's $599 Colorful Chromebook Rival
Discover Apple's MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop featuring the A18 Pro chip from iPhone 16 Pro. Learn how it challenges Chromebooks with colorful design and powerful performance.
Father Sues Google Over Gemini Chatbot Fatal Delusion
A father sues Google, alleging its Gemini chatbot drove his son to suicide via AI wife delusion. The lawsuit raises urgent AI safety concerns.
TikTok Rejects End-to-End Encryption for DMs - Here's Why
TikTok confirms it won't implement end-to-end encryption for direct messages, citing user safety concerns. Learn what this means for privacy.
Host a Side Event at TechCrunch Founder Summit Week Boston
Join 1,100+ startup founders and investors in Boston June 4-10, 2026. Host your own side event during Founder Summit Week!
X Money Beta: William Shatner Gives Out Early Invites
X partners with William Shatner to distribute X Money beta invites. 42 users donated to Shatner's charity for early access.
US Military Uses Claude AI While Defense Clients Flee
Anthropic's Claude AI powers US military targeting in Iran strikes, but defense-tech partners abandon contracts amid ethical concerns.
Decagon Hits $4.5B Valuation in Tender Offer
Discover how Decagon's $4.5B valuation through its first tender offer is reshaping employee liquidity in the AI startup ecosystem.
Google Search Gets Gemini Canvas AI Mode for US Users
Google Search now offers Gemini's Canvas AI Mode to all US users in English, enabling direct creation of plans, projects, and apps.
Apple Announces MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e & More New Products
Apple revealed the budget-friendly MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and updated iPad Air this week, expanding its product lineup for 2026.
Police Shut Down LeakBase: Major Cybercrime Forum Seized
US and EU authorities dismantle LeakBase, one of the world's largest cybercrime forums hosting hundreds of millions of stolen passwords.
How a Burned-Down House Led to PopSockets Success Story
Discover how a philosophy professor turned insurance money from a burned-down house into a billion-dollar consumer hardware brand without VC funding.
Google Drops Play Store Fee to 20% After Epic Settlement
Google settles with Epic Games, cutting Play Store commission to 20% and offering third-party app store options. What this means for developers.
Apple Music Transparency Tags for AI Music Explained
Apple Music will soon let labels tag AI-generated tracks with transparency tags, aiming to boost clarity for listeners. Learn how this works and its impact.
Anthropic CEO Slams OpenAI Military Deal Claims
Anthropic's Dario Amodei criticizes OpenAI's Pentagon contract messaging as 'lies,' highlighting the AI safety debate in military AI development.