Figma’s Dylan Field will cash out about $60M in IPO, with Index, Kleiner, Greylock, Sequoia all selling, too
Figma is allowing existing shareholders to sell even more stock than the company will in its IPO.
The Download: AI-enhanced cybercrime, and secure AI assistants
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. AI is already making online crimes easier. It could get much worse. Just as software engineers are using artificial intelligence to help write code and check for bugs, hackers are using these tools…
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Great Leaders Aren’t Just Visionaries — They’re Also Masters of This Powerful but Overlooked Skill
Big ideas may inspire teams, but great leadership lies in the edit, refining the vision, simplifying the message and removing what gets in the way of progress.
Why Many Entrepreneurs Fail at Personal Finance (And How You Can Win)
Entrepreneurs are often seen as risk-takers, visionaries and masters of opportunity. Still, some struggle with their finances.
Chrome for iOS makes it easier to switch between work and personal Google accounts
When users sign in or switch to their work Google account in Chrome, browsing related to their organization will be kept separate from their other browsing on the device.
Apple’s Next Big Launch Is Reportedly Foldable iPhones. Here’s When It Will Be Revealed.
Apple’s foldable smartphones will look similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line, according to a new report.
TechCrunch Mobility: Uber makes a bet on premium robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 9-1-1 calls
Hyper announced Monday a $6.3 million seed round led by Eniac Ventures, as well as an official emergence from stealth.
Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money
Grok’s unfiltered AI companions may be making headlines for their unhinged and NSFW responses, but it’s Grok 4 that’s driven the app’s revenue of late.
Astronomer CEO Resigns After Coldplay Kiss-Cam Scandal. Here’s How the Company—and Band—Have Responded. ‘Before This Week, We Were Known as a Pioneer’
While Chief Executive Andy Byron resigned, Coldplay made fun of the situation at their next show.
Quip is a smart clipboard management app for iOS and Mac
A new app called Quip brings a smart, universal clipboard to Mac and iOS.