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Anjuna Security CEO Shares Lessons On Navigating Layoffs And Rebuilding Growth

Anjuna Security scaled rapidly in 2021 before facing layoffs amid a market downturn in 2022, prompting the venture-backed cybersecurity company to reassess its strategy and rebuild with a more measured…

EFF Exits X As Declining Engagement And Traffic Spark Industry Debate

X’s declining engagement and diminishing ability to drive traffic have intensified scrutiny of the Elon Musk-owned social network, prompting renewed debate among analysts, publishers, and advocacy groups. The discussion follows…

OpenAI Introduces $100 Monthly Pro Plan To Expand Codex Access And Compete With Anthropic

OpenAI announced on Thursday the launch of a new $100-per-month Pro plan, introducing a long-requested mid-tier subscription designed to expand access to its coding tool, Codex. The new offering bridges…

Florida Attorney General Launches Investigation Into OpenAI Over Alleged Risks To Minors And National Security

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Thursday that his office will investigate OpenAI over alleged harm to minors, potential national security threats, and a possible connection between ChatGPT and…

Snap Partners With Qualcomm To Power AI-Driven Specs Ahead Of Wearable Launch

Snap has announced a new partnership between its AR-glasses-focused subsidiary, Specs, and chipmaker Qualcomm as the company prepares to release its wearable later this year. The agreement signals renewed momentum…

Meta Releases Muse Spark AI Model As Downloads Surge And Privacy Questions Emerge

Meta released its new Muse Spark AI model on Wednesday as part of a broader overhaul of its artificial intelligence initiatives, marking a renewed push to strengthen its position in…

Fusion Startups Accelerate Race Toward Commercial Clean Energy

Fusion power is shifting from a long-standing scientific aspiration to a rapidly advancing technology attracting billions in private investment. Once dismissed as perpetually “a decade away,” the field is gaining…

YouTube Raises U.S. Subscription Prices For Premium And Music Services

YouTube is increasing subscription prices for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music in the United States, marking the first adjustment since 2023, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Friday. New Pricing…

France Plans Shift From Microsoft Windows To Linux To Advance Digital Sovereignty

France has announced plans to migrate some government computers from Microsoft Windows to Linux as part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on U.S. technology and strengthen control over…

TechCrunch Partners With SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 To Spotlight Global Innovation And Startup Talent

TechCrunch has partnered with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Asia’s largest global innovation conference, set to take place from April 27 to 29 at Tokyo Big Sight. As part of the…

OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Alleging ChatGPT Enabled Harassment And Ignored Safety Warnings

OpenAI is facing a lawsuit in California alleging that its ChatGPT technology enabled harassment and failed to prevent potential harm, according to a complaint filed in San Francisco Superior Court.…

Anthropic Reinstates OpenClaw Creator’s Account After Brief Suspension Sparks Debate

Anthropic briefly suspended the account of OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger, triggering industry discussion over third-party AI tools, pricing policies, and competition among leading model providers. Account Suspension And Reinstatement Draw…

Ascend Elements Files For Chapter 11 Amid Financial Challenges And EV Market Slowdown

Ascend Elements has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States, dealing a major setback to investors who had committed nearly $900 million to the battery materials startup. Financial…

Vention Introduces Five-Stage AI SDLC Maturity Model To Guide Enterprise Software Development

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a defining challenge for software leaders, as organizations navigate a surge of new tools, productivity claims, and forecasts of automated coding. While demonstrations promise exponential…

NASA’s Artemis II Mission Returns Safely After Crewed Lunar Flyby

NASA has successfully completed its Artemis II mission, with four astronauts returning to Earth after a crewed journey around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. Orion Spacecraft Splashes Down Off…

Picsart Launches Open Creator Monetization Program With Engagement-Based Earnings

Picsart has introduced a creator monetization program that allows users to earn revenue based on how their content performs, with no minimum audience requirements or invite-only restrictions. The initiative positions…

Apple Plans Foldable iPhone Launch Alongside iPhone 18 Pro Models In September

Apple is preparing to introduce its first foldable iPhone as early as September, aligning the launch with its next-generation flagship lineup, according to a report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg.…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Signals AI Chip Push And Expanding AWS Investments In Shareholder Letter

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy used his annual shareholder letter to outline growing demand for the company’s in-house AI chips and broader infrastructure investments, while indirectly addressing competitors including Nvidia and…

Netflix Launches Playground App For Kids Games With Offline Access And No Ads

Netflix has introduced a standalone app called Netflix Playground, offering a library of children’s games tied to its existing content, as the company continues to refine its gaming strategy. The…

Spotify Adds Controls To Disable Videos Across App For All Users

Spotify is introducing new settings that allow users to turn off video content across its app, offering a choice between an audio-focused experience and one that includes video. The update…