Amazon unveils new Echo devices, powered by its Al, Alexa+
Amazon debuts new devices, the Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11, powered by AI.
The US is set to cancel funding for two major direct-air capture plants
The Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon sucking factories that were originally set to receive more than $1 billion in government grants, according to a department issued list of projects obtained by MIT Technology Review and circulating among federal agencies. The projects include the South Texas Direct…
Venmo and PayPal users will finally be able to send money to each other
For years, customers have been using convoluted workarounds to transfer money between the two services.
Ring cameras can now recognize faces and help to find lost pets
Amazon unveiled new AI features for its Ring devices, such as the ability to identify familiar faces and help locate a lost dog.
AI that talks back: Character AI in the spotlight with Karandeep Anand at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character AI, joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss human-like AI companions, ethical and technical challenges, and the legal scrutiny facing conversational AI.
Amazon unveils new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
The new Kindle Scribe has a larger 11-inch glare-free display, is just 5.4mm thick, and weighs only 400g. It’s also 40% faster when writing or turning pages.
Alexa+ comes to new Fire TV devices with AI-powered conversations
Amazon announced new Fire TV devices, 4K Stick and Alexa+ AI features for TV viewers.
Why Are Cybercriminals Going After Smaller Targets?
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins, cybersecurity expert Senthil Ramakrishnan shares his best practices for keeping your business protected.
Why Well-Meaning Leaders So Often Make Things Worse, Not Better
Well-intentioned fixes like reorgs and mission rewrites often backfire. Here’s how leaders can avoid making improvements that make things worse.
Imgur pulls out of UK after data regulator warns of fines
Imgur, one of the web’s most popular image sharing and hosting platforms, has shut off access to its site in the U.K., following a notice of a fine by the country’s data protection watchdog.
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