Locket’s social app is picking up steam with Gen Alpha
Locket’s social app is using iOS Live Activities to reach Gen Alpha via the iPhone Lock Screen.
The Download: AI to measure pain, and how to deal with conspiracy theorists
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. AI is changing how we quantify pain Researchers around the world are racing to turn pain—medicine’s most subjective vital sign—into something a camera or sensor can score as reliably as blood pressure. The…
Altman and Nadella need more power for AI, but they’re not sure how much
The CEOs of OpenAI and Microsoft are betting that AI will continue to consume more electricity, but they’re not sure how much. That could leave some investors holding the bag.
Apple’s App Store gets a new web interface
Before this update, users could see individual pages for apps on the web, but there was no way to browse within the App Store.
How an ex-L3 Harris Trenchant boss stole and sold cyber exploits to Russia
Peter Williams sold eight exploits to a Russian zero-day broker by smuggling them from his employer’s highly secured air-gapped network. A court document, plus exclusive reporting by TechCrunch and interviews with former Trenchant staff, explains how Williams pulled off the heist of hacking tools.
Lambda inks multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft
This deal was announced just hours after Microsoft announced a $9.7 billion deal with Australian data center company IREN.
Nvidia Just Hit a Record-High Market Value — Now a Leading Analyst Says It’s Poised to Go Even Higher
Loop Capital Markets raised its price target on Nvidia one week after it made history as the first and only company to achieve a $5 trillion market value.
DOJ accuses US ransomware negotiators of launching their own ransomware attacks
Three people, including two U.S. ransomware negotiators, are accused of working on behalf of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.
Waymo’s robotaxi expansion accelerates with 3 new cities
Detroit, Las Vegas, and San Diego are next on Waymo’s robotaxi tick list.
5 Ways to Counter Fraud During Peak Online Shopping Season
The peak online shopping season is also the peak season for ecommerce fraud. Here are five practical tips and considerations for retailers to stay safe online.
The Crypto Industry Is a Mess — But Its Mistakes Hold Lessons for Every Entrepreneur
The crypto industry has lost its way in hype and jargon. Here’s how to make technology meaningful, relatable and accessible to everyday users.