Ring cameras can now recognize faces and help to find lost pets
Amazon unveiled new AI features for its Ring devices, such as the ability to identify familiar faces and help locate a lost dog.
The Download: Big Tech’s carbon removals plans, and the next wave of nuclear reactors
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. Big Tech’s big bet on a controversial carbon removal tactic Microsoft, JP MorganChase, and a tech company consortium that includes Alphabet, Meta, Shopify, and Stripe have all recently struck multimillion-dollar deals to pay…
TopTechTrends
AI that talks back: Character AI in the spotlight with Karandeep Anand at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
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.
Amazon unveils new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
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.
Alexa+ comes to new Fire TV devices with AI-powered conversations
Amazon announced new Fire TV devices, 4K Stick and Alexa+ AI features for TV viewers.
Why Are Cybercriminals Going After Smaller Targets?
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins, cybersecurity expert Senthil Ramakrishnan shares his best practices for keeping your business protected.
Why Well-Meaning Leaders So Often Make Things Worse, Not Better
Well-intentioned fixes like reorgs and mission rewrites often backfire. Here’s how leaders can avoid making improvements that make things worse.
Imgur pulls out of UK after data regulator warns of fines
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.
Less than a month until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — do not let competitors steal your exhibit table
Disrupt is where companies meet their first investors, form game-changing partnerships, and spark the ideas that take them to the next level. Book your table now.
Designing CPUs for next-generation supercomputing
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…
Powering HPC with next-generation CPUs
For all the excitement around GPUs—the workhorses of today’s AI revolution—the central processing unit (CPU) remains the backbone of high-performance computing (HPC). CPUs still handle 80% to 90% of HPC workloads globally, powering everything from climate modeling to semiconductor design. Far from being eclipsed, they’re evolving in ways that make them more competitive, flexible, and…