Is X Down? Elon Musk’s Social Media Site Is Experiencing Major Outages
Thousands of users are reporting outages on X, formally Twitter. Here’s what we know.
Xbox debuts a new AI-powered gaming companion for mobile users
Ahead of the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), Xbox revealed on Thursday that it’s experimenting with an AI-powered gaming sidekick. “Copilot for Gaming,” powered by Microsoft’s AI technology, is a voice-activated assistant designed to enhance the gaming experience and is designed to answer questions, complete tasks, and even criticize if you’re playing poorly. “It can trash […]
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Most Young People Have Abandoned Facebook, But There’s One Big Reason Some Gen-Zers Are Sticking Around
This feature might not be making Meta a ton of cash, but it is driving huge engagement.
Beyond the First Sale — How to Keep Your Customers Coming Back for More
Attracting first-time buyers through promotional offers is challenging, but the real test lies in creating a memorable user experience that fosters repeat purchases.
‘Where Most of the Value Is Generated’: CVS Plans to Open 12 Mini-Stores Centered on Pharmacy, Healthcare
The stores will be less than half the size of a traditional CVS.
Following takedown operation, Garantex invites customers to ‘face-to-face’ Moscow meeting
Russian crypto exchange Garantex has yet to directly address the international law enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of its domains, and criminal charges against two of its administrators.
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Gmail gains an ‘Add to calendar’ button, powered by Gemini
A nifty new Gmail capability powered by Google’s Gemini AI has arrived for Google Workspace customers. Starting Monday, users can add events to a Google Calendar directly from an email. Gemini will automatically detect calendar-related content in an email and present an “Add to calendar” button. After clicking the button, the side panel in Gmail […]
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These 3 Questions Are Plaguing Small Business Owners in 2025 — and Here Are the Answers to Them
Balancing priorities has always been part of entrepreneurship, but 2025 brings unique challenges for business owners looking to grow. Explore the top three questions that surfaced with tips to tackle them for success.
Applications are open for Startup Battlefield 200 — apply today!
Are you a pre-Series A startup founder looking to make your mark on a global stage? This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Applications for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 — the premier startup pitch competition — are officially open. We want to see you showcase your game-changing innovations to the world at TechCrunch Disrupt […]
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Here’s your chance to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
If you want to amplify your brand to over 1,000 AI experts and innovators, there’s no better way than by hosting a Side Event during TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week. From June 1 to June 7, TechCrunch is looking for fun and thought-provoking events to coincide with TC Sessions: AI, which takes place on June 5 […]
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AvatarOS snags $7M seed round from M13 to build an AI-powered virtual influencer platform
A few years ago, several startups with a specific focus on digital avatars appeared because of all the metaverse buzz. While that buzz died down, generative AI has given a new life to avatars as it is easier to spin up different virtual identities. Companies are trying out different use cases for avatars, including D-ID […]
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