Mastodon rolls out quote posts with protections to prevent ‘dunking’
Decentralized X alternative Mastodon adds support for quote posts, but with additional controls.
The Download: AI and coding, and Waymo’s aggressive driverless cars
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. Everything you need to know about AI and coding AI has already transformed how code is written, but a new wave of autonomous systems promise to make the process even smoother and less…
The 3-Step Hierarchy Every Entrepreneur Needs to Fix Business Problems Fast
Understanding this hierarchy can mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving.
Charlie Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, Was Murdered in Utah on Wednesday. Two Days Later, A Suspect Is Now in Custody: ‘We Got Him’
Tyler Robinson, 22, is in custody for the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Last day to amplify your brand: Host your Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The application to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Boost your brand during Disrupt Week in October. Apply now.
How an over-the-air update made Quilt’s heat pumps more powerful
Quilt’s software update unlocked an additional 20% heating and cooling capacity for all of its heat pumps, including those installed in customers’ homes.
Running an Online Business Is Tough — But Doing These 4 Things Will Make It Easier
Nurturing these four qualities will go a long way toward being successful in the ecommerce industry.
Build Confidence in ChatGPT and Automation for Just $20
These courses show you how to integrate AI tools where they matter most.
Apple delays release of iPhone Air in China due to pending approval of eSIM
The eSIM-only iPhone Air’s release is being delayed in China, likely due to regulatory issues around the approval of the embedded SIM.
Microsoft slips unscathed through EU competition probe after promising to unbundle Teams
Microsoft will escape largely unscathed from a major antitrust investigation by the European Commission that could have resulted in billion-dollar fines for the tech giant.
We are entering a golden age of robotics startups — and not just because of AI
The robotics startup market has matured over the last decade and the cost to produce robots has gone down significantly.