Airbnb Just Made a Big Change to Its Payment Policy. Here’s What to Know.
Guests can take advantage of the company’s new “Reserve Now, Pay Later” policy.
The Download: Taiwan’s silicon shield, and ChatGPT’s personality misstep
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. Taiwan’s “silicon shield” could be weakening Taiwanese politics increasingly revolves around one crucial question: Will China invade? China’s ruling party has wanted to seize Taiwan for more than half a century. But in…
August 2025
How to Fire a Hire You Love and Move Your Business Forward
Sometimes there’s someone on our staff we adore — they’re wonderful, they’re great to work with, they’re talented … but they just don’t fit in with your company’s short- and mid-term growth goals. How do you let go of someone you hold dear?
Buzzy AI startup Multiverse creates two of the smallest high-performing models ever
It humorously calls this family the Model Zoo because one is like the size of a fly’s brain and the other the size of a chicken’s.
Google pushes AI into flight deals as antitrust scrutiny, competition heat up
Google has launched Flight Deals as its AI tool within Google Flights to help travelers find cheaper fares.
What Does Your Boss Really Think About You? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions to Find Out
All of us want to know what our bosses think of us behind closed doors. Not all of them do a great job of making it known. Here are six things to ask yourself if you want to know where you stand.
AI translation tech Palabra gets backing from Reddit co-founder’s venture firm
Alexis Ohanian and his firm Seven Seven Six are backing Palabra, which is working on a translation engine.
Cohere hires long-time Meta research head Joelle Pineau as its chief AI officer
Cohere has hired Joelle Pineau, Meta’s former VP of AI research who previously oversaw the tech giant’s fundamental AI research (FAIR) lab. In her newly created Chief AI Officer role, Pineau will oversee AI strategy across Cohere’s research, product and policy teams.
Inside the Box: Aaron Levie on reinvention at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Aaron Levie of Box joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in October.
Apple’s blood oxygen monitoring returns to its latest Apple Watches
The change doesn’t affect previously sold models with the original version of the feature or units bought outside the U.S.
Hurry and Get This $440 MacBook Pro Before It’s Gone
Upgrade your office tech without changing your budget.