TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 arrives in San Francisco this October, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of the tech world. If you’re eager to break into the industry, consider joining as a volunteer at Moscone West from…
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology, even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through,…
Golden Dome, the Trump administration’s initiative to develop a next-generation missile defense system, has startups and established defense contractors competing for a share of a $151 billion multi-year contract. While the competition appears to pit emerging tech firms against industry…
A security researcher known as BobDaHacker has revealed that sex toy manufacturer Lovense has not fully addressed two security flaws. These vulnerabilities expose users’ private email addresses and allow unauthorized account takeovers. BobDaHacker published details of the bugs after Lovense…
In the summer of 2021, Dimitrious Kottas made a move that would be unfathomable to most Silicon Valley engineers. After leaving his coveted position at Apple’s Special Projects Group, he packed up his life in California and moved back to…
TikTok has made it easier for users to save songs from videos to their preferred music streaming platform. The platform recently added YouTube Music as an option for this feature. Initially launched in November 2023 in the U.S. and the…
Adobe is introducing new AI-powered image editing and enhancement features to Photoshop using its Firefly models. The company announced the rollout of an image upscaling feature, an object blending tool, and an improved object remover. The Generative Upscale feature enhances…
LG Innotek, the components and materials subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Group, has formed a manufacturing partnership with Aeva Technologies, a company specializing in 4D LiDAR sensing systems. Under this agreement, LG Innotek will produce and supply Aeva’s Atlas Ultra…
Middle Eastern food delivery startup Calo announced on Tuesday that it has raised $39 million in a Series B extension led by AlJazira Capital. The funding round exceeded its original $25 million raise in December by more than 1.5 times.…
Julius AI, a startup that positions itself as an AI data analyst, has secured a $10 million seed round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The funding round also saw participation from Horizon VC, 8VC, Y Combinator, and the AI Grant…
