September 2023

AirPods Pro get USB-C and a few new tricks

September 18, 2023
No name change. The AirPods Pro 2 are still the AirPods Pro 2. Apple’s high-end earbuds got the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it treatment during last week’s iPhone 15 event. In fact, I both blinked and missed it, while heads down on a news story. My suspicion is the company’s failure to give the buds much stage time is […]

TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 opens tomorrow!

September 18, 2023
Buckle up and get ready to take your business to the next level. TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 begins tomorrow — take a peek at what to expect!

The Download: what’s next for AI, and fighting digital censorship

September 18, 2023
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. DeepMind’s cofounder: Generative AI is just a phase. What’s next is interactive AI. DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman wants to build a chatbot that does a whole lot more than chat. In a recent…

4 Ways to Avoid Holiday Staffing Blunders

September 18, 2023
Preparing your payroll now can help you avoid ending up with too many or too few workers. Here’s how to utilize all types of employees to make it through the holiday season.

2 Oil Stocks to Buy Today, 1 to Keep an Eye On

September 18, 2023
Surging oil prices on solid demand worldwide and extended production cuts by Saudi and Russia are driving the energy sector’s growth. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to invest…

iOS 17 includes these new security and privacy features

September 18, 2023
Apple’s long-awaited iOS 17 update for iPhones lands today with a number of new and improved security features. Much of the new features are aimed at protecting iPhone owners who are at greater risk of cyberattacks and spyware, like journalists, activists and human rights defenders. Other iOS 17 features are better suited for the wider […]