Japan’s beer-making giant Asahi stops production after cyberattack
A day after one of Japan’s biggest brewers, Asahi Group, announced it suspended production due to a cyberattack, the company said it has no timeline for its recovery.
The quest to find out how our bodies react to extreme temperatures
It’s the 25th of June and I’m shivering in my lab-issued underwear in Fort Worth, Texas. Libby Cowgill, an anthropologist in a furry parka, has wheeled me and my cot into a metal-walled room set to 40 °F. A loud fan pummels me from above and siphons the dregs of my body heat through the…
Why you can’t miss the aerospace content at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
At TechCrunch Disrupt, the Aerospace Corporation is pulling back the curtain on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the space economy — through bold startups and cutting-edge research.
Amazon unveils new Echo devices, powered by its Al, Alexa+
Amazon debuts new devices, the Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11, powered by AI.
Venmo and PayPal users will finally be able to send money to each other
For years, customers have been using convoluted workarounds to transfer money between the two services.
Ring cameras can now recognize faces and help to find lost pets
Amazon unveiled new AI features for its Ring devices, such as the ability to identify familiar faces and help locate a lost dog.
AI that talks back: Character AI in the spotlight with Karandeep Anand at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character AI, joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss human-like AI companions, ethical and technical challenges, and the legal scrutiny facing conversational AI.
Amazon unveils new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
The new Kindle Scribe has a larger 11-inch glare-free display, is just 5.4mm thick, and weighs only 400g. It’s also 40% faster when writing or turning pages.
Alexa+ comes to new Fire TV devices with AI-powered conversations
Amazon announced new Fire TV devices, 4K Stick and Alexa+ AI features for TV viewers.
Why Are Cybercriminals Going After Smaller Targets?
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins, cybersecurity expert Senthil Ramakrishnan shares his best practices for keeping your business protected.
Why Well-Meaning Leaders So Often Make Things Worse, Not Better
Well-intentioned fixes like reorgs and mission rewrites often backfire. Here’s how leaders can avoid making improvements that make things worse.