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Apple is finally embracing Android’s chaos

iOS 18 finally gives users tools to easily customize the app icons on their homescreen — like what Android users have had for a long time.

This climate tech startup wants to capture carbon and help data centers cool down

280 Earth, a startup that spun out of Google’s “moonshot factory” X inked a $40 million deal to capture carbon dioxide for Alphabet, Meta, and other big names.

What is Apple Intelligence, when is coming and who will get it?

Apple Intelligence was designed to leverage things that generative AI already does well, like text and image generation, to improve upon existing features. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

This $1,695 smart bassinet’s best features are now behind a premium subscription

The Snoo bassinet now has some of the best features of its app locked behind a new $19.99 monthly premium subscription.

Sony’s NFL tech overhaul goes from the chain gang to coaches’ headphones

Sony is developing a new set of headphones for NFL coaches that will debut during the 2025 season.

Apple’s Sunny imagines a cozy future where screens fade into the background

Showrunner Katie Robbins explains the sci-fi vision behind the Apple TV Plus streaming series Sunny, which stars Rashida Jones.

NASA cancels its VIPER rover that would’ve searched for water on the Moon

NASA has canceled its VIPER project that would’ve sent a rover to the moon to search for ice. Scheduling delays and increasing costs contributed to its cancellation.

ADT’s new smart security system will unlock your door for a Trusted Neighbor

ADT Plus works with Google Nest’s facial recognition capabilities and the Yale Assure 2 smart lock to allow a “Trusted Neighbor” into your home in an emergency.

Apple signs the White House’s commitment to AI safety

Apple joins 15 other tech companies — including Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI — that committed to the White House's rules for developing generative AI. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mac app was storing conversations in plain text

OpenAI updated its ChatGPT macOS app on Friday after users discovered it stored conversations insecurely in plain text.

Google might fix its fingerprint scanner woes with the Pixel 9

Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 lineup will reportedly feature a faster, more reliable ultrasonic fingerprint scanner that should make it easier to unlock your phone.

The compliance countdown has started for AI companies operating in the EU

Tech companies operating in the EU will soon have a host of rules governing how they do business. The AI Act bans certain uses for AI and puts transparency requirements on others.

The AI Keeps the Score

The governing body of international gymnastics has pushed for an AI-assisted aid for judges. But what justifies the tremendous expense for such a system? The World Gymnastics Championships held an answer, and it might not have anything to do with gymnastics a…

OpenAI is plagued by safety concerns

OpenAI claims to be building ultra-intelligent AI, while internal safety concerns continue to grow.

Senators introduce COPIED Act to push for better watermarking on AI content

Sens. Maria Cantwell, Martin Heinrich, and Marsha Blackburn introduced the COPIED Act to promote transparency around where content came from and if it’s AI-generated.

A few weeks with the Daylight DC-1 tablet: rethinking screen time

Daylight Computer’s first Android tablet uses a reflective LCD screen to try and make tablets less intense and alluring. The tablet isn’t great yet — but the screen might be.

J.D. Vance is anti-Big Tech, pro-crypto

Trump’s VP pick likes FTC top antitrust enforcer Lina Khan, dislikes regulation of crypto, and wants to break Google up for its liberal bias.

Evolve Bank says ransomware gang stole personal data on millions of customers

Google’s AI results are showing up less frequently, a study found

A recent study from an SEO company indicates that Google’s AI-generated summaries in search results are appearing for fewer queries.

Twitch completes its TikTok makeover with new app update

Twitch’s updated mobile app that puts its TikTok-like feed front and center will roll out on Android and iOS over the course of this week.

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