‘Landfall’ spyware abused zero-day to hack Samsung Galaxy phones
A newly identified Android spyware targeted Galaxy devices for close to a year, including users in the Middle East, researchers exclusively tell TechCrunch.
The Download: China’s dying EV batteries, and why AI doomers are doubling down
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. China figured out how to sell EVs. Now it has to bury their batteries. In the past decade, China has seen an EV boom, thanks in part to government support. Buying an electric…
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The first new subsea habitat in 40 years is about to launch
Vanguard feels and smells like a new RV. It has long, gray banquettes that convert into bunks, a microwave cleverly hidden under a counter, a functional steel sink with a French press and crockery above. A weird little toilet hides behind a curtain. But some clues hint that you can’t just fire up Vanguard’s engine…
Cloning isn’t just for celebrity pets like Tom Brady’s dog
This week, we heard that Tom Brady had his dog cloned. The former quarterback revealed that his Junie is actually a clone of Lua, a pit bull mix that died in 2023. Brady’s announcement follows those of celebrities like Paris Hilton and Barbra Streisand, who also famously cloned their pet dogs. But some believe there…
Tesla delays reveal of production Roadster 2 to April Fools’ Day
Musk said he picked the date so he “could say I was just kidding” if it changes again. He had spent months teasing a reveal by the end of this year.
Chris Sacca’s VC firm is raising a second nuclear fusion fund
With fusion advances showing real promise, Lowercarbon Capital plans to double down.
Tesla to begin Cybercab production in April, Musk claims
Elon Musk said he expects Tesla to be able to put all the Cybercabs it builds on the road, and thanked Waymo for ‘paving the path.’
She Turned a Crippling Fear of Public Speaking Into a Thriving Business
Lynn Smith uses her “brain bully” method and insights from her 15-year news career to help executives and small business owners.
$1K Could’ve Made $2.5M: Meet the ‘ROAS’ King of AI Marketing
RAD Intel’s AI platform is reshaping how global brands predict performance. Now, investors have a limited window to buy in before the next price move.
Accel backs Uber rival Rapido as Prosus boosts stake
TVS Motor booked a 152% return as it sold its Rapido stake to Accel and Prosus.
Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed — again
Perhaps one of the most anticipated video games of all time, GTA VI is now slated for a November 19, 2026 release.