Google has acknowledged that its Google Home app for managing smart home devices has not provided the best user experience, and the company now aims to change that. Alongside new Nest devices and an upcoming Google Home smart speaker, the…
The U.K. government is reportedly continuing its efforts to gain access to encrypted iCloud data. According to reports, British officials have filed a new secret order demanding that Apple build a backdoor. The British newspaper the Financial Times stated that…
New York City regulators have extended Waymo’s autonomous vehicle testing permit through the end of the year. The permit was initially granted in August to allow Waymo to test its robotaxis in the city until the end of September. The…
Exit planning is no longer optional. It is an essential conversation on the Going Public stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Whether you are already eyeing a liquidity event or just starting to…
Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has confirmed that a cyberattack and data breach earlier this year resulted in the theft of personal information from 1.2 million passengers. The airline disclosed the number of affected individuals in a filing with Maine’s…
The U.K. government is continuing its efforts to gain access to encrypted iCloud data. According to a report, British officials have filed a new secret order demanding that Apple build a backdoor. The British newspaper reported that the U.K. Home…
Amazon announced on Wednesday the debut of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand offering a wide range of grocery items. Most products from the brand are priced under five dollars. The selection includes everything from milk and olive oil to…
Mike Prytkov understands what it is like to let stress control your life. While building his first company, he worked long hours and gained weight. After exiting his adtech company, Appness, he tried many methods to lose the pounds, including…
We have reached a point in the AI lifecycle where many new applications follow an “X meets Y” model. For instance, several companies are already releasing apps that combine AI with the short-form video format of TikTok. Now, the Berlin-…
Artificial intelligence is not just about crunching data. It is helping humans dream bigger. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, three leaders from TwelveLabs, Wonder Dynamics, which is an Autodesk company, and PocketEntertainment will explore how machines are becoming co-creators in storytelling,…
