TopTechTrends

Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ feature calls businesses on your behalf to inquire about services, pricing

January 30, 2025

Google is testing a new “Ask for Me” feature that uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. The feature is available on desktop and mobile for users who have opted into the company’s Search Labs experiments. The idea is to help users access information without having to […]

© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

a16z has venture scouts scattered across Europe

January 30, 2025

Despite news that Andreessen Horowitz closed its London crypto-focused office, the VC reportedly still has dozens of scouts in Europe looking for startups.

© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

January 30, 2025

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google. In a statement to TechCrunch, a spokesperson notes, The Platforms & Devices team is offering a voluntary exit […]

© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Boom goes supersonic and Elon promises a self-driving service by summer

January 30, 2025

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company would launch a paid ride-hailing service with a fleet of driverless vehicles in Austin in […]

© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Amazon cuts jobs in Sustainability department

January 30, 2025

Amazon is eliminating roles in its Communications and Sustainability departments, per an internal memo seen by TechCrunch.

© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.