Google And Intel Expand Multiyear Partnership To Advance AI And Cloud Infrastructure
Google and Intel announced an expanded multiyear partnership on Thursday, with Google Cloud set to continue using Intel’s AI infrastructure while deepening collaboration on processor development. The agreement underscores the…
StubHub Agrees To $10 Million FTC Settlement Over Alleged Hidden Ticket Fees
StubHub has agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission that the ticket marketplace failed to clearly disclose the full price of tickets, including mandatory…
Volkswagen Ends ID.4 Production In Chattanooga As It Prioritizes High-Volume Atlas SUV
Volkswagen will discontinue production of the all-electric ID.4 at its U.S. factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as the German automaker reallocates resources toward high-volume vehicles such as its upcoming gas-powered Atlas…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Matei Zaharia Receives ACM Prize In Computing For Work On Apache Spark
Matei Zaharia, co-founder and CTO of Databricks, has been named the 2026 recipient of the ACM Prize in Computing, recognizing his contributions to large-scale data processing through the development of…
YouTube Expands Interactive TV Features As Connected TV Viewing Surges
YouTube is increasing its focus on television-based viewing by developing more interactive features for the living room, as connected TV usage continues to grow. New job listings indicate efforts to…