Major Regulatory Changes Are Coming to Franchising — Here’s What You Need to Know
The Small Business Administration is enacting changes to its standard operating procedures in 2025.
Trump set to delay TikTok ban with yet another extension
U.S. President Donald Trump will issue another extension to decide the fate of TikTok, pushing it by 90 days, the White House said on Tuesday.
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How to Use Workplace Conflict to Strengthen Team Communication and Build a Better Culture
Workplace conflict is inevitable, but it doesn’t need to be destructive. Follow these steps and learn how to manage conflict to create better teams and a better culture.
Discord explores virtual rewards for its ad product as it prepares for a potential IPO
Discord announced on Wednesday that it’s experimenting with a new virtual reward system aimed at encouraging more users to engage with its interactive ads. This new feature, called “Orbs,” comes on the heels of the company preparing for a potential IPO. Users can earn Orbs by completing “Quests,” Discord’s ad format where advertisers incentivize users […]
With iOS 19 on the way, Apple looks toward mobile gaming
With Apple’s flagship Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event a few weeks away, the company is signaling that it’s paying attention to the opportunity of mobile gaming. Apple already has a subscription-based Arcade product for iOS, which gives users access to various mobile games, including cult-classic indie games like Stardew Valley. But per a Digital Trends […]
The AI Hype Index: College students are hooked on ChatGPT
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Large language models confidently present their responses as accurate and reliable, even when they’re neither of those things. That’s why we’ve recently seen…
Help shape TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Vote for your favorite sessions
We were blown away by the incredible interest in speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. After a thorough review, we’ve narrowed it down to 20 standout finalists—10 for breakout sessions and 10 for roundtables. Now it’s your turn to decide. Audience Choice voting is open through May […]
How to seize the opportunity and compete with an incumbent, with Linear COO Cristina Cordova at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
A familiar problem is facing new entrants in the AI industry: how do you break through when the incumbents are so entrenched? That’s just one of the questions we’re tackling at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, happening June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. We’re not just offering answers — we’re bringing insights from top experts like […]
Data broker giant LexisNexis says breach exposed personal information of over 364,000 people
The data collector said the stolen data includes Social Security numbers.
This One Mistake Could Be Costing Your Business Thousands Every Month
Every missed call could mean a missed customer, and over time, thousands in lost revenue. Discover how AI voice agents are helping SMBs stay responsive, scale faster and serve smarter.
How small businesses can actually benefit from agentic AI, with Tkxel CEO Umair Javed at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch Sessions: AI takes over UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall in just one week — join us June 5 for a full day of networking, learning sessions, satellite events, and more. And we’re adding another excellent speaker to our already-packed lineup: Tkxel Founder and CEO Umair Javed, who will be exploring the potency and potential for […]