Instagram tests a reposts feature
Instagram is testing the ability for users to repost posts, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday.
The Download: Google DeepMind’s DNA AI, and heatwaves’ impact on the grid
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. Google’s new AI will help researchers understand how our genes work When scientists first sequenced the human genome in 2003, they revealed the full set of DNA instructions that make a person. But…
Instagram users complain of mass bans, pointing finger at AI
Instagram users report that their accounts were banned even though they had not violated the company’s terms of service or other policies.
Don’t Wait for a Breach — Here Are 5 Easy Steps to Fortify Your Cybersecurity
Cybercrime could drain over $639 billion from the U.S. in 2025 — and hit $1.82 trillion by 2028. Is your enterprise ready, or is a single careless click all it takes to bring it down?
Build a Brand That Gets You Noticed—Starting with This One Tool
Learn how technology can help entrepreneurs and professionals craft polished, authentic digital identities.
Your ‘Midlife Crisis’ Isn’t a Failure — It’s Your Chance to Pivot With Purpose
A midlife crisis should not define you. Use it to make a change in your life and see where a pivot can take you.
Deadline day: Startup Battlefield 200 applications close at midnight
Battle it out in front of 10,000+ startup leaders, investors, and media at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. It’s your moment to be seen, funded, and remembered — and maybe even walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding.
Threads is testing spoiler text, Zuckerberg says
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, is testing spoiler text, according to a post from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Spoiler text refers to words (or images) that are greyed out in a post and only become readable if you manually click to see them. As the name suggests, spoiler text is often used on platforms like Discord […]
The Overlooked AI Advantage That’s Helping Businesses Move Faster and Smarter
While the AI race is focused on scale, the next breakthrough advantage isn’t in bigger models—it’s in smaller, smarter ones.
How David Beckham and Shaun Neff Are Creating Buzz Around Their New Snack Brand BEEUP
Soccer superstar David Beckham and serial entrepreneur Shaun Neff teamed up to launch BEEUP, a new fruit snack powered by honey.
Patreon will increase the cut it takes from new creators
Patreon is bumping its take fee from creators from 8% to 10%, but only for new signups.