January 23, 2026

The Download: chatbots for health, and US fights over AI regulation

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. “Dr. Google” had its issues. Can ChatGPT Health do better?   For the past two decades, there’s been a clear first step for anyone who starts experiencing new medical symptoms: Look them up online.…

Apple acquires Mira, a startup building lightweight AR hardware

June 6, 2023

Apple has acquired Mira, an augmented reality (AR) headset startup, for an undisclosed amount, according to The Verge. Founded by entrepreneur Ben Taft in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, Mira has been making AR headsets for customers, including Universal Studios for attractions at its Nintendo World theme parks. Investors, including Blue Bear Capital, Happiness […]

Apple acquires Mira, a startup building lightweight AR hardware by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

Is Salesforce (CRM) A HOT Buy This Week?

June 6, 2023
Given the growing dependence on the technology sector and the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), tech stocks are well-positioned to witness significant growth. To that end, could Salesforce (CRM)…

Incube wants to bring ‘daylight’ to apartment buildings

June 6, 2023

For anyone designing an office space or learning environment, there’s lots of available research on the best types of lighting setups to help with concentration and productivity in conjunction with our circadian rhythms. When it comes to the home, the same lessons are rarely applied. In Norway — with its long summer days and its […]

Incube wants to bring ‘daylight’ to apartment buildings by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch

Netflix announces LEGO mobile game and a daily version of Cut the Rope

June 6, 2023

Netflix announced Tuesday two new mobile games coming soon to the platform– the LEGO-themed strategy battle game LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed and a puzzle adventure game called Paper Trail. Additionally, the company revealed the release dates of Cut the Rope Daily, a new version of the popular game where players feed candy to a creature […]

Netflix announces LEGO mobile game and a daily version of Cut the Rope by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Instagram might be working on an AI chatbot

June 6, 2023

Instagram may be working on an AI chatbot, according to images leaked by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi. According to the leaks, which reflect in-progress app developments that may or may not ship, these AI agents can answer questions or give advice. Users can pick between 30 different AI personalities, who can also help users write […]

Instagram might be working on an AI chatbot by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

Apple’s new TipKit will help developers teach people how to use their apps

June 6, 2023

Apple is introducing a new developer toolkit that will make it easier to introduce users to their mobile apps by showing them tips on how to get started. Typically, developers have to design their own onboarding or tutorial-type experiences or utilize those provided by a third party. With Apple’s TipKit, they’ll now have the option […]

Apple’s new TipKit will help developers teach people how to use their apps by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch