‘We Really Changed the Brand’: Abercrombie & Fitch’s Stock (and Reputation) Is Surging
The retailer’s surprising Q1 profit has the stock surging over 30%.
The Download: AI replicas, and China’s climate role
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI can now create a replica of your personality Imagine sitting down with an AI model for a spoken two-hour interview. A friendly voice guides you through a conversation that ranges from your…
May 2023
Researchers uncover Russia-linked malware that could immobilize electric grids
Security researchers have discovered new industrial control system malware, dubbed “CosmicEnergy,” which they say could be used to disrupt critical infrastructure systems and electric grids. The malware was uncovered by researchers at Mandiant, who have likened CosmicEnergy’s capabilities to the destructive Industroyer malware that the Russian state-backed “Sandworm” hacking group used to cut power in […]
Researchers uncover Russia-linked malware that could immobilize electric grids by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch
You Can Grow Your Business by Growing Yourself
In order to get where they want to go and achieve the next level of success, so many business leaders are letting go of the status quo and redefining themselves….
Is American Airlines Group, Inc. (AAL) a Hot Buy?
American Airlines (AAL) reported robust financial performance in the fiscal first quarter, steadily improving its balance sheet. Moreover, as the U.S. airline industry is expected to achieve profits this year,…
The revamped MoviePass goes nationwide
As promised, MoviePass is returning. After last year’s Labor Day beta/waiting list launch, the movie theater subscription service is open to all in the U.S. just head of the Memorial Day holiday. After years of rocky history, the company promised to return to the straight and narrow, with a more measured approach to new movie […]
The revamped MoviePass goes nationwide by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch
Arrington Capital-backed group to acquire Celsius assets
Following a bankruptcy process, the assets of the failed crypto lender Celsius Network are about to be acquired by a consortium called Fahrenheit. Behind this name, you will find a group of bidders led by investment firm Arrington Capital. The other members of the consortium are crypto mining firm US Bitcoin Corp., Proof Group, Steven […]
Arrington Capital-backed group to acquire Celsius assets by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch
On the internet, nobody knows you’re a bot
We may be so comprehensively copulated at this moment in time, that digging our way out might prove impossible. Brew a cup of coffee and take a breath; this isn’t going to be pretty.
On the internet, nobody knows you’re a bot by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch
The Points Guy Names the No. 1 Airline in the U.S. Is It Your Favorite Too?
United, American, Delta, Southwest and Alaska were the top five airlines in the nation. Which soared to number one?
Elon Musk’s Twitter: Everything you need to know, from layoffs to verification
Welcome to Elon Musk’s Twitter, where the rules are made up and the check marks don’t matter. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO first announced his bid to buy Twitter in April 2022, zealously driven to rid the platform of spam bots and protect free speech. “This is just my strong, intuitive sense that having a […]
Elon Musk’s Twitter: Everything you need to know, from layoffs to verification by Alyssa Stringer originally published on TechCrunch
Celebrity investors pile into consumer savings startup Checkmate
We’ve all been there. Shopping online and desperately searching for a promo code so that you can save some money on a purchase. Well, at least I’ve been there. Enter Checkmate. The startup wants to make those days of promo/discount/coupon code hunting a thing of the past. And it’s just raised another $15 million in […]
Celebrity investors pile into consumer savings startup Checkmate by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch