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.…

Picsart adds interest-driven communities called ‘Spaces’ for social collaboration

May 16, 2023

Digital creation platform Picsart is launching new in-app communities dedicated to specific topics and interests, the company announced on Tuesday. The communities are called “Spaces” and are described as a place where users can connect and create around the things that they love. In a blog post, Picsart explained that it sees Spaces as collaborative […]

Picsart adds interest-driven communities called ‘Spaces’ for social collaboration by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

US sanctions Russian accused of being a ‘central figure’ in major ransomware attacks

May 16, 2023

The U.S. government has indicted a Russian national for his alleged role in ransomware attacks against U.S. law enforcement and critical infrastructure. U.S. authorities accuse Mikhail Matveev, also known online as “Wazawaka” and “Boriselcin,” of being a “central figure” in developing and deploying the Hive, LockBit, and Babuk ransomware variants. In 2021, Matveev claimed responsibility […]

US sanctions Russian accused of being a ‘central figure’ in major ransomware attacks by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch

Birdwatching tech startup Bird Buddy introduces an AI-powered Smart Hummingbird Feeder and Bird Bath

May 16, 2023

Bird Buddy, the AI-powered smart bird feeder, is bringing the popular pastime of bird-watching into the digital age — and growing its line of products in support of the hobby. With the startup’s original affordable bird feeder, connected camera, and companion mobile app, birdwatching enthusiasts and newcomers alike can view photos and videos of bird […]

Birdwatching tech startup Bird Buddy introduces an AI-powered Smart Hummingbird Feeder and Bird Bath by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

7 Benefits of Outdoor Meetings

May 16, 2023
Most, if not all, companies rely on regularly scheduled meetings to enhance communication and to make major decisions. Truthfully, these meetings are often boring. Meetings can be too long, too…

Google to delete accounts inactive for two years in security push

May 16, 2023

Google, which hosts billions of user accounts, said on Tuesday that it plans to delete accounts that have remained inactive for two years. The decision is part of the internet giant’s ongoing efforts to strengthen security measures for its vast user base, the company said. Starting December this year, Google may delete an account if […]

Google to delete accounts inactive for two years in security push by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Kustomer, the CRM startup acquired by Meta last year for $1B, spins out on a $250M valuation

May 16, 2023

Meta’s grand experiment in building an enterprise-ready customer service platform has come to a close: the parent of Facebook has officially spun out Kustomer, the CRM startup it acquired last year for around $1 billion. The new entity is starting life with a new infusion of $60 million from previous backers Battery, Redpoint and boldstart, […]

Kustomer, the CRM startup acquired by Meta last year for $1B, spins out on a $250M valuation by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch

This European startup is installing 50 traffic-counting sensors across San Francisco

May 16, 2023

Belgian startup Telraam designed a device that lets anyone point out of a window a camera-like device that uses on-board tech to count the number of road users. It is currently installing a network of 50 or so devices in San Francisco, a project the company says is largely funded by Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, […]

This European startup is installing 50 traffic-counting sensors across San Francisco by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch

Personal CRM app Clay introduces an AI helper to help you navigate your relationships

May 16, 2023

Clay, a startup that’s something of a personal CRM, as it’s designed to help people manage their own relationships — including those with friends, family, colleagues, industry peers and more — is now turning to AI to help you derive more insights from your network of contacts. If you ever wanted to ask an AI […]

Personal CRM app Clay introduces an AI helper to help you navigate your relationships by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting: How to watch and what to expect

May 16, 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to take the stage Tuesday afternoon for the company’s annual shareholder meeting, just days after announcing that he had chosen NBCU leader Linda Yaccarino as the next CEO of Twitter — another company that he owns. Tesla shareholders previously raised concerns that Musk’s ownership of Twitter, which became official […]

Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting: How to watch and what to expect by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch