Researchers have found a new case where government authorities used a fake Android app to plant spyware on a target’s phone. The company that allegedly developed the spyware was not previously known to sell this type of software.
Tim Cook plans to step down from his CEO role in September, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus. Ternus may be inheriting one of the most durable businesses in tech, but he’s also stepping into a very different ecosystemthan the one Cook spent decades shaping. The App Store’s 30% cut is under pressure, the behind-the-scenes power Apple once […]
Surprise! StrictlyVC San Francisco, which will kick off this year’s events lineup for TechCrunch on April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, is getting a new addition to its increasingly stacked lineup of speakers. Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga will join the rest of the lineup to discuss operating at scale in the age of AI.
Nothing's new on-device dictation tool supports over 100 languages.
Microsoft is reportedly introducing a one-time voluntary retirement program for US employees, potentially impacting up to 7% of its workforce.
DeepSeek says both models are more efficient and performant than DeepSeek V3.2 due to architectural improvements, and have almost "closed the gap" with current leading models, both open and closed, on reasoning benchmarks.
This week, Xbox announced that Call of Duty will no longer be added to Game Pass Ultimate at launch, instead being added around a year later. This was paired with a reduction in the cost of the service, from $29.99 down to $22.99 on Xbox and from $16.49 to $13.99 a month for PC Game Pass.
Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it.
Meta has commandeered a big chunk of Amazon's homegrown CPUs (not GPUs) for AI agentic workloads, signaling that a new kind of chip race has begun.
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.
Getting into Raya, the exclusive members-only dating app, has become nearly impossible for some. We met people who have waited as long as two, five, and even seven years to join.
VMax's new electric scooter has a secret menu that lets you unlock the top speed and engage cruise control.
These merino wool tees are the last shirts you’ll ever wear. I’m wearing one right now.
A series of new hires and investigations at the agency appear to focus on penalizing gender-affirming care for minors—and those who speak in favor of it.
A viral red carpet moment shone light on a group of hunky Instagram influencers—and the followers who are too horny to care that they’re not real.
Microsoft Gaming is reverting to Xbox under its new leadership, it has announced, as part of a sweeping new mission statement shared with staff.
We pooled advice from our team—and a few financial experts—so you can worry less and save more in these turbulent times.
It’s an expensive time to fly. These tips can help lighten the load on your wallet.
As people increasingly rely on AI chatbots for guidance, even on financial matters, a healthy dose of skepticism is critical.
Meta is conducting further cuts as it continues to move resources to AI-related investments.
