In August 2025, Wang Lei decided it was finally time to say goodbye to his electric vehicle. Wang, who is 39, had bought the car in 2016, when EVs still felt experimental in Beijing. It was a compact Chinese brand. The subsidies were good, and the salesman talked about “supporting domestic innovation.” At the time,…
Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character AI, joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss human-like AI companions, ethical and technical challenges, and the legal scrutiny facing conversational AI.
The new Kindle Scribe has a larger 11-inch glare-free display, is just 5.4mm thick, and weighs only 400g. It’s also 40% faster when writing or turning pages.
Imgur, one of the web’s most popular image sharing and hosting platforms, has shut off access to its site in the U.K., following a notice of a fine by the country’s data protection watchdog.
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In Seattle, a meteorologist analyzes dynamic atmospheric models to predict the next major storm system. In Stuttgart, an automotive engineer examines crash-test simulations for vehicle safety certification. And in Singapore, a financial analyst simulates portfolio stress tests to hedge against global economic shocks. Each of these professionals—and the consumers, commuters, and investors who depend on their insights— relies on a…