Google’s AI note-taking and research assistant, NotebookLM, has introduced a new feature that allows users to customize the tone of their Audio Overviews. These Audio Overviews are essentially AI-generated podcasts where virtual hosts summarize and discuss documents a user has…
Inspired by his grandparents, who were apple farmers in China, Charlie Wu first conceived the idea of applying technology to agriculture while studying computer science at Cornell University, a top-ranked agriculture school. During his time there, he met world-renowned fruit…
Google announced a series of new features for the Android ecosystem and Pixel devices on Wednesday. The update includes Material 3 Expressive for Pixel phones, Adaptive Audio for the Pixel Buds Pro 2, on-wrist navigation for the Pixel Watch, new…
After years of users constantly nudging Instagram to release an iPad app, the social network is finally launching one today. This means users will no longer need to use the unoptimized iPhone app or the Instagram web version on their…
TechCrunch will celebrate its 20th anniversary at Disrupt 2025, taking place from October 27 to 29. We are marking two decades as a leader in tech and startup news by spotlighting one of the biggest transformation stories of our time,…
Amid lawsuits alleging child safety concerns, the online gaming service Roblox announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its age estimation technology to all users. The company is also partnering with the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) to provide age…
Google will not be forced to break up its search business. However, a federal judge has tentatively ordered significant changes to the tech giant’s business practices to prevent further anticompetitive behavior. U.S. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta outlined remedies…
Amogh Chaturvedi is running on little sleep but plenty of conviction at 6 a.m. He is groggy, apologetic for rescheduling, and still reeling from a recent scare involving a family member and an electric scooter. Within minutes, though, the 20-year-old…
Apple is hosting its hardware event on Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT. The company is expected to announce its iPhone 17 lineup, which could include a slimmer version, as well as updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. The keynote…
During a press conference on Monday, Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, showed off a Huawei smartphone that China’s President Xi Jinping gifted him. He called it “the best phone in the world” and made a bold claim that “The Americans can’t…
