Anonymous question app Sendit deceived children and illegally collected their data, FTC alleges
On Sendit, teens can send each other anonymous questions via integrations with Instagram or Snapchat.
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Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans
The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from collecting and selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just federal lawmakers and government officials.
Use These 5 Drivers to Make People Actually Care About Your Brand
Traditional marketing is failing — here’s how five proven drivers can help you break through the noise, earn real attention and build lasting brand impact.
OpenAI Made More Money in the First Six Months of the Year Than It Did in All of 2024
The AI startup’s biggest expense was research and development, which incurred $6.7 billion in costs during the first half of 2025.
Former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers raise whopping $300M seed to automate science
Periodic Labs has raised from a tech industry’s who’s who, including Andreessen Horowitz, Nvidia, Elad Gil, Jeff Dean, Eric Schmidt, and Jeff Bezos.
OpenAI is launching the Sora app, its own TikTok competitor, alongside the Sora 2 model
The social app Sora will let users generate videos of themselves and their friends, which they can share in a TikTok-like feed.
The Exit Planning Methodology That Will Position Your Business for a Premium Sale
The major portion of your net worth is in your company. Here’s how to maximize it.
Fubo shareholders approve Hulu Live TV deal
Fubo announced that its shareholders have approved the deal that will combine the streaming service with Hulu Live TV.
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build the Mental Toughness of an Elite Athlete
Mental toughness isn’t a personality trait — it’s a trained discipline. Here’s how founders and executives can strengthen their resilience for whatever business throws their way next.
Hance will demo its kilobyte-size AI audio processing software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Hance is working on low energy-consuming, on-device processing that’s already attracted the likes of Intel.