Google and Muon Space launch a new satellite to battle wildfires
Google and Muon Space launch a new satellite to battle wildfires The constellation will keep a close eye on wildfires, eventually imaging nearly all of the Earth’s surface once every…
Texas man faces prison for activating ‘kill switch’ on former employer’s network
Texas man faces prison for activating ‘kill switch’ on former employer’s network Software developer Davis Lu was found guilty of sabotaging the company's systems. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.…
Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, allowed to leave France — despite ongoing criminal investigation
Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, allowed to leave France — despite ongoing criminal investigation Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, no longer has to stay in France.…
TikTok rolls out a ‘Security Checkup’ tool to help users secure their accounts
TikTok rolls out a ‘Security Checkup’ tool to help users secure their accounts TikTok is introducing a new “Security Checkup” tool that allows users to quickly review and update their…
Hackers are exploiting Fortinet firewall bugs to plant ransomware
Hackers are exploiting Fortinet firewall bugs to plant ransomware Security researchers say that a threat actor it calls Mora_001 has ‘close ties’ to the Russia-linked hacking group © 2024 TechCrunch.…
Bumble heightens safety measures with new ID verification feature
Bumble heightens safety measures with new ID verification feature Bumble is finally catching up with competitor Tinder with a new ID verification feature as dating app users urge for more…
DOGE staffer violated Treasury rules by emailing unencrypted personal data
DOGE staffer violated Treasury rules by emailing unencrypted personal data Marko Elez emailed a spreadsheet containing personal information to two Trump administration officials. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For…
Travis Kalanick wants to do a lot more than develop more ghost kitchens
Travis Kalanick wants to do a lot more than develop more ghost kitchens Last week, at the Abundance Summit in Los Angeles, billionaire entrepreneur Travis Kalanick gave attendees a rare…
Vote for the session you want to see at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Vote for the session you want to see at TechCrunch Sessions: AI We’ve been blown away by the overwhelming response to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 in…
Snap expands Spectacles capabilities with GPS and hand-tracking features
Snap expands Spectacles capabilities with GPS and hand-tracking features It’s only been around six months since Snap released the fifth generation of Spectacles, its AR glasses for developers, and the…