December 2, 2025

The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again

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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…

Sony’s PS5 streaming Project Q handheld will launch this year

May 24, 2023

Project Q is real, and it’s coming soon, Sony confirmed during today’s PlayStation Showcase event. Jim Ryan, the President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, revealed the upcoming handheld’s existence. “Later this year, we will launch a dedicated device that enables you to stream any game from your PS5 console, using remote play over WiFi,” […]

Sony’s PS5 streaming Project Q handheld will launch this year by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch

A comprehensive list of 2023 tech layoffs

May 24, 2023

Last year’s techwide reckoning continues. In 2023, layoffs have yet again cost tens of thousands of tech workers their jobs; this time, the workforce reductions have been driven by the biggest names in tech like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Meta and Zoom. Startups, too, have announced cuts across all sectors, from crypto to enterprise SaaS.  […]

A comprehensive list of 2023 tech layoffs by Alyssa Stringer originally published on TechCrunch

No tears, only launches now: Virgin Galactic heads back to space as Virgin Orbit goes under

May 24, 2023

In space, no one can hear you cry. That’s probably why Virgin Galactic is headed up there so soon after the untimely demise of its sister company, Virgin Orbit — currently being salvaged for parts. After a nearly two year hiatus, the space tourism company is ready to fly again and plans to do so […]

No tears, only launches now: Virgin Galactic heads back to space as Virgin Orbit goes under by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch

Thermal imaging startup Satellite Vu closes $15.8 million ahead of first launch

May 24, 2023

British startup Satellite Vu has raised £12.7 million ($15.8 million) to develop what it calls “the world’s thermometer”: a satellite constellation capable of monitoring thermal emissions around the world. The Series A-2 round was led by Molten Ventures, with participation from Seraphim Space, A/O Proptech, Lockheed Martin, Ridgeline Ventures, Earth Sciences Foundation, and Stellar Ventures. […]

Thermal imaging startup Satellite Vu closes $15.8 million ahead of first launch by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch