Apple plays catch-up at WWDC | TechCrunch
…For the past two years, Apple has been racing to catch up in AI while frustrations with its core software quietly added up: a design overhaul users hated, a search function that…
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CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target open source software developers | TechCrunch
…This included publishing malicious extensions on a marketplace used by developers; malvertising — where hackers pay for sponsored search results that trick victims into downloading malware; and using credentials stolen in previous hacks…
Apple's long-awaited AI Siri overhaul is finally here | TechCrunch
…dynamic island to search or to start a conversation with Siri by typing, and say “Hey Siri,” or use the side button to get an in-depth answer. Users will be able…
Cash App launches a wand for tap-and-pay | TechCrunch
…The Block-owned fintech introduced accounts for teen users in 2021 , and this year, it launched a parent-controlled debit card for kids aged between six and 12 years. Topics Apps , Cash…
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Flipper unveils a Linux-powered networking gadget built for hackers and tinkerers | TechCrunch
…touch controls. The company said that with network connection drivers, users can use Flipper One as a router, a VPN gateway, or a bridge between. Plus, they can plug in a monitor…
Pinterest bets on creators with Amazon Storefront integration | TechCrunch
…user base and led to many complaints about “AI slop.” The company last year rolled out a series of new tools to fight the AI content and put users in control, but…
Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off | TechCrunch
…Autonomous vehicles, defense drones, mining equipment, agricultural machines — these manifest in the real world in ways governments can’t ignore, raising questions about safety, data collection, and who ultimately controls systems that…
Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models | TechCrunch
…In one case, a Rivian R1 driver suddenly lost control at highway speeds, swerved into another vehicle, and then “collided head-on with the guardrail,” according to the complaint they submitted. In…
Users turn to jailbreaking their older Kindles as Amazon ends support | TechCrunch
…After that, either type ";log mrpi" in the search bar on the Kindle or go to the settings and select "Update Your Kindle" to start the installation process. Install the Kindle Unified…
Ramp raises $750M at $44B valuation as investors hunger for fintechs with an AI story | TechCrunch
…AI token usage and costs have lately come into focus as companies look for ROI in AI and control expenditures from AI usage. Uber recently set a cap of $1,500 per…