Amazon reportedly gears up to release next-gen Alexa
Amazon reportedly gears up to release next-gen Alexa Amazon may be gearing up to release a next-gen, AI-powered Alexa experience, according to Reuters. Per the outlet’s report, Amazon plans to…
Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government
Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government WhatsApp said users in several European countries were targeted with Paragon spyware, according to the Italian government. © 2024…
Why IQ is a poor test for AI
Why IQ is a poor test for AI During a recent press appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that he’s observed the “IQ” of AI rapidly improve over the past…
Ransomware payments dropped in 2024 as victims refused to pay hackers
Ransomware payments dropped in 2024 as victims refused to pay hackers Ransomware payments fell by more than one-third in 2024 as an increasing number of victims refused to negotiate with…
Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition
Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition Stripe has closed on its $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge – marking the payment giant’s largest…
The Elon Musk Act aims to ban ‘special government employees’ from having federal contracts
The Elon Musk Act aims to ban ‘special government employees’ from having federal contracts U.S. Democratic Representative Mark Pocan plans to introduce a bill designed to ban “special government employees”…
New target of Paragon spyware comes forward
New target of Paragon spyware comes forward The latest target of Paragon spyware openly questions if he was targeted by the Italian government. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For…
Workday cuts nearly 2,000 employees
Workday cuts nearly 2,000 employees Enterprise HR platform Workday is the latest tech company to announce layoffs in recent weeks. Silicon Valley-based Workday laid off 1,750 employees on Wednesday, as…
Google launches new AI models and brings ‘thinking’ to Gemini
Google launches new AI models and brings ‘thinking’ to Gemini Google launched its much-anticipated new flagship AI model, Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental, on Wednesday. The announcement was part of a…
Tickets on sale: TechCrunch All Stage 2025, formerly known as Early Stage
Tickets on sale: TechCrunch All Stage 2025, formerly known as Early Stage Founders and investors, it’s time! TechCrunch Early Stage has evolved into TechCrunch All Stage 2025, returning to Boston…