July 4, 2025

The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics

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. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…

Google Maps is adding new features to make it easier to explore national parks

April 12, 2023

Google is introducing new Maps features to make it easier for users to navigate national parks using the app. The tech giant says the new updates are designed to help users find the information they need when visiting a national park, such as discovering things to do and finding your way around the park. With […]

Google Maps is adding new features to make it easier to explore national parks by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

So long, Terran 1: Relativity Space makes hard pivot to an even larger Terran R

April 12, 2023

Relativity Space is retiring Terran 1 after just a single test flight to double-down on development of its next generation Terran R rocket, which is now configured to be even larger than previously announced. The six-year-old company is making other significant changes to Terran R: the rocket will no longer be completely reusable, but fitted […]

So long, Terran 1: Relativity Space makes hard pivot to an even larger Terran R by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch

Warner Bros. Discovery to launch ‘Max’ service starting at $9.99/mo on May 23

April 12, 2023

The time has finally come for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to reveal details about its highly anticipated streaming service, which combines HBO Max and Discovery+ content. During a press event today, the company announced the name, launch date, price, new features and upcoming content slate. The new streamer is called Max and is rolling out […]

Warner Bros. Discovery to launch ‘Max’ service starting at $9.99/mo on May 23 by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Microsoft patches Windows zero-day bug used in ransomware attacks

April 12, 2023

Microsoft has patched a zero-day vulnerability affecting all supported versions of Windows, which researchers say hackers exploited to launch ransomware attacks. Microsoft said in a security alert on Tuesday that an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) could gain full access to an unpatched system. Microsoft confirmed […]

Microsoft patches Windows zero-day bug used in ransomware attacks by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch