How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores
Freecash was removed from Apple’s App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.
The Download: storing nuclear waste and orchestrating agents
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. It’s time to make a plan for nuclear waste Today, nuclear energy enjoys rare support across the political spectrum. Public approval has spiked, and Big Tech is throwing money around to…
Is Your Small Business Invisible to ChatGPT and Google’s AI Answers? Here’s How to Get Back on the Map
Discover why small businesses need a GEO strategy to stay relevant and competitive as AI platforms transform the search landscape.
Duolingo’s CEO Sparked Backlash Over Performance Reviews — Now He’s Changing Them
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn altered performance-review metrics after employees raised questions.
In-N-Out’s Owner Says the Chain Will Never Offer Online Ordering. Here’s Why.
The burger chain’s owner says preserving her grandparents’ legacy means saying no to what competitors embrace.
More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here’s Why ‘The IRS Isn’t Going to Catch Me’ Is the New Strategy.
With a quarter of IRS auditors gone and enforcement at its lowest in 20 years, tax lawyers say they’re seeing a shift in taxpayer behavior.
Mark Zuckerberg Can’t Sit Down and Talk to All 79,000 Meta Employees. So He’s Building an AI Version of Himself.
The AI clone is being trained on his mannerisms, tone and public statements so workers can feel more connected to Meta’s CEO.
Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z
Pillar’s investors include a16z, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Crucible Capital and Gallery Ventures.
Google brings its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature to India
The feature lets users connect Google accounts like Gmail and Photos to get personalized answers
Adobe fixes PDF zero-day security bug that hackers have exploited for months
It’s not clear how many people were compromised by this hacking campaign, but a security researcher said the hackers were targeting victims since at least November 2025.
Tesla adds ‘streaks’ and other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software
Tesla has also made it easy to subscribe to the advanced driver assistance system.