Nobody Wants Another Useless AI Tool — Here’s What to Build Instead
With so many options flooding the market and customer skepticism at a peak, it’s not enough to have AI capabilities. If you’re in the AI game, you must also bring value.
Roundtables: A New Look at AI’s Energy Use
Big Tech’s appetite for energy is growing rapidly as adoption of AI accelerates. But just how much energy does even a single AI query use? And what does it mean for the climate? Join editor in chief Mat Honan, senior climate reporter Casey Crownhart, and AI reporter James O’Donnell for a conversation exploring AI’s energy…
Amazon Announces $4 Billion Plan to Reach Small Town Americans Faster
Amazon released extensive plans to improve deliveries to rural America by 2026. The news comes a day after President Donald Trump called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos a “good guy.”
Read the juiciest bits from the court ruling against Apple over its anticompetitive App Store practices
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers is pissed off at Apple. Really, really pissed off. In Rogers’ newly released 80-page decision, she took Apple and its executives to task for defying the court’s orders in its original case with Fortnite maker Epic Games. Though Apple largely won that round, as it was determined the tech giant was […]
Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality
Google is expanding access to AI Mode, its experimental feature that allows users to ask complex, multi-part questions and follow-ups to dig deeper on a topic directly within Search. The tech giant is also adding more functionality to the feature, including the ability to pick up where you left off on a search. Google launched […]
Is Remote Work Making Us Lonelier? How Employees Can Break Free with a Support Network
Maintaining genuine connections in a virtual environment can be challenging. Can employees and leaders still foster a sense of belonging amidst the transactional focus of remote work?
Duolingo Says AI Completed Work in 12 Months that Took Humans 12 Years
Duolingo announced it was replacing human contract workers with AI — and then launched 148 new AI-written courses.
Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch Sessions: AI is just over a month away! We’re doing a last call for exceptional volunteers to join us in bringing this event to life. If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of tech events, now’s your chance to get involved. Volunteer spots are limited, so don’t miss out. Apply before the May […]
Xbox consoles, controllers, and games are getting more expensive
Microsoft announced price increases on Thursday for its Xbox consoles, controllers, and some games. The affected consoles, which include Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S models, will increase in price between $80 and $100 each, depending on the console. These consoles were first released almost five years ago, with the basic Xbox Series S […]
Instacart acquires Wynshop to provide tools for grocers and retailers
Grocery-delivery giant Instacart announced Thursday the acquisition of Wynshop, a provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions for grocers. The deal will help Instacart improve its enterprise solutions, enabling retailers to enhance their online experiences. The company didn’t disclose deal terms. Wynshop launched its platform in 2020 and provides online storefronts for grocers, working with clients such […]
Fortnite plans return to the US iOS App Store next week
Epic Games’ mega-popular Fortnite is returning to the US iOS App Store next week after a surprising ruling in a years-long legal battle with Apple. The dispute between Epic and Apple began in 2020, when Apple removed Epic Games from the iOS store. Because Apple takes 30% of all in-app purchases, Epic had introduced support […]