Tech-Savvy Thieves Are Using Bluetooth to Steal Pricey Devices from Cars in New Burglary Trend
Thieves employ Bluetooth scanners to gauge signal strength and identify target vehicles with high-value electronics.
The Download: talking dirty with DeepSeek, and the risks and rewards of calorie restriction
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. It’s pretty easy to get DeepSeek to talk dirty AI companions like Replika are designed to engage in intimate exchanges, but people use general-purpose chatbots for sex talk too, despite their stricter content…
August 2023
Don’t expect an all-electric Volkswagen camper anytime soon, report says
If you’ve been itching for a camper version of Volkswagen’s quirky ID.Buzz electric van, it looks like you’re in for a serious wait. While VW seemed to tease such a model in a 2019 presentation, German publisher Edison reports that a camper van based on the ID.Buzz EV is not coming anytime soon. Maybe not […]
7 VCs explain why the creator economy still has legs
To learn more about the state of the creator economy industry and how investors are thinking, we surveyed seven VCs about where the industry is headed.
SEC to appeal XRP, PayPal launches stablecoin, and Microsoft partners with Aptos
Welcome back to Chain Reaction. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important crypto stories delivered to your inbox every Thursday at 12 p.m. PT, subscribe here. This week was a busy one for crypto (per usual) with the SEC, PayPal, Coinbase and Microsoft leading the headlines. Let’s get into it. This week […]
Turning Ideas into Reality — How Your Everyday Life Inspires Business Ideas
Every great business began as an idea. Here’s how I took my idea from conception to thriving company.
Why Every Company Should Be Thinking About Artificial Intelligence
Here’s why it’s crucial for every company to incorporate AI into their strategies.
Instagram’s code reveals a ‘Meta Verified’ feed filter, but company denies active test
It looks like Instagram may have considered copying another Twitter feature by elevating Verified users to a more prominent spot in the Instagram app, according to a new discovery in the app’s code. According to reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, both the iOS and Android Instagram apps are now showing a new feed filter that would […]
Skydio closing consumer drone business
Skydio today announced that it will be shutting down its consumer drone business. Beginning today, the firm will no longer be selling its Skydio 2+ Starter, Sports, Cinema or Pro kits, although it will continue to offer the Skydio 2+ Enterprise Kit to business customers. Skydio also promises to continue supporting those consumers who have […]
Launching a New Media Company? Here are 7 Things to Know Before the Camera Starts Rolling
Preparation provides a valuable leg up when making a name in the crowded media business.
Pope Francis Issues Warning About the ‘Disruptive Possibilities and Ambivalent Effects’ of AI
The Pope was subjected to an AI-generated deepfake earlier this year.