Google took a month to shut down Catwatchful, a phone spyware operation hosted on its servers

July 25, 2025

Google has suspended the Firebase account of Catwatchful following a TechCrunch investigation. The spyware operation was caught using Google’s own servers to host and run its surveillance app, which was stealthily monitoring thousands of people’s phones.

Apple Is Letting You Test (and Complain About) the New iOS 26 Before It Comes Out. Here’s How.

July 25, 2025

Apple is letting iPhone users try its new iOS 26 in advance to see what interface changes to expect when it’s released in the fall.

This Big Tech CEO Just Became a Billionaire for the First Time

July 25, 2025

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has officially hit billionaire status, a rare achievement for a non-founding CEO.

Lyft to add autonomous shuttles in 2026 as Uber inks more self-driving deals

July 25, 2025

It’s one of just a few similar partnerships Lyft has struck, while rival Uber has an increasingly long list of robotaxi deals.

His Teenage Side Hustle Made $200 on a Good Night — Now the Business Earns $20 Million a Year: ‘Like Having X-Ray Vision’

July 25, 2025

Charles Eide got his start in the wedding industry before following his entrepreneurial drive into a lucrative business.

Want to Scale Your Business? Start With These 3 Core Elements

July 25, 2025

The fundamental purpose of building systems in your business is to shift from reactive to proactive operations.

Tesla is reportedly bringing a limited version of its robotaxi service to San Francisco

July 25, 2025

There will be an employee in the driver’s seat — a big change from how things have been working in Austin.

Apple broadens App Store’s age rating system

July 25, 2025

Apple has expanded its age rating system to include 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings, in addition to the existing ratings for younger users.

How This Entrepreneur is Turning the ‘Cat Lady’ Trope Into a Pop Culture Powerhouse

July 25, 2025

Entrepreneur Susan Michaels transformed the negative “cat lady” stereotype into a thriving pop culture phenomenon with CatCon, the world’s largest cat-focused event.

Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year

July 25, 2025

Tesla is behind on its goal to produce at least 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots by the end of 2025.

The Download: Early adopters cash in on China’s OpenClaw craze, and US batteries slump