Google gets the US government’s green light to acquire Wiz for $32B
Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security company Wiz in March and the deal is now on track to close in early 2026.
These technologies could help put a stop to animal testing
Earlier this week, the UK’s science minister announced an ambitious plan: to phase out animal testing. Testing potential skin irritants on animals will be stopped by the end of next year, according to a strategy released on Tuesday. By 2027, researchers are “expected to end” tests of the strength of Botox on mice. And drug tests…
Epic Games CEO calls Google’s antitrust settlement a win for Android’s ‘vision as an open platform’
The companies on Tuesday reached a settlement that sees the search giant agreeing to Android app store reforms that include lowering fees and enabling more competition.
SoftBank, OpenAI launch new joint venture in Japan as AI deals grow ever more circular
SoftBank’s joint venture with OpenAI that will localize and sell the AI company’s enterprise tech to companies in Japan. And the first customer of this joint venture is going to be SoftBank itself.
Google Maps bakes in Gemini to improve navigation and hands-free use
Google is now baking Gemini into Maps to let users ask it questions while driving, improve navigation, and do more with the app.
The Download: the solar geoengineering race, and future gazing with the The Simpsons
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. Why the for-profit race into solar geoengineering is bad for science and public trust —David Keith is the professor of geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago and Daniele Visioni is an assistant…
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Your Business Isn’t Ready For the Next Crisis — Here’s How to Fix That Fast
Let’s examine three essential systems that separate the triumphant from the struggling: strategic revenue diversification, sound operational flexibility and decision processes that improve with time.
Armis raises $435M pre-IPO round at $6.1B valuation after refusing M&A offers
Armis is hoping to launch its IPO in late 2026 or early 2027, its co-founder and CEO Yevegny Dibrov told TechCrunch.
Are AI-First Teams the Secret Ingredient Behind the Next Billion-Dollar Startups?
Tomorrow’s winners won’t outspend — they’ll out-learn. Here’s how to build an AI-first team that sets you up for exponential growth.
From vibe coding to context engineering: 2025 in software development
This year, we’ve seen a real-time experiment playing out across the technology industry, one in which AI’s software engineering capabilities have been put to the test against human technologists. And although 2025 may have started with AI looking strong, the transition from vibe coding to what’s being termed context engineering shows that while the work…