htc HTC Unveils Budget-Friendly Exodus 1s to Democratize Blockchain Access HTC announces a more affordable version of its blockchain phone, the Exodus 1s, aimed at emerging markets and crypto newcomers. The company also opens the source code for its secure Zion Vault software to outside developers.
facebook Zuckerberg Dismisses Co-Founder Hughes' Call to Break Up Facebook Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against Chris Hughes' plea to split Facebook, arguing that breaking up the company hinders its ability to fight election interference and fund safety measures.
facebook Facebook Shifts Focus From News Feed to Privacy and New Features at F8 Facebook uses its F8 conference to outline a future beyond the news feed, focusing instead on privacy, Groups, and new consumer products. TechCrunch analysts break down how this pivot creates new opportunities for startups and investors.
ai Experts Warn of Eroding Trust Amid Rise of Indistinguishable Synthetic Media AI-based tools now create fabricated imagery and audio that look completely real, raising serious concerns about digital trust. Berkeley and Dartmouth researchers discuss how to detect these deepfakes and navigate a world where anything could be faked.
samsung Samsung Delays Galaxy Fold As TechCrunch Highlights Major Funding Rounds Samsung delays the launch of its Galaxy Fold smartphone due to reported display malfunctions. Meanwhile, TechCrunch's daily roundup covers major moves from Tencent, SiriusXM, Pax Labs, and Sony.
artificial intelligence Founders Discuss the Challenges of Building Startups That Power Artificial Intelligence Leaders from DefinedCrowd, Xnor.ai, and Mighty AI share insights on the difficulties of creating AI infrastructure while running a profitable business. The panel highlights how these companies successfully empower other developers with essential AI tools.
anthony levandowski Anthony Levandowski Discusses Autonomous Driving Future in New Pronto.AI Interview Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski sits down with TechCrunch to discuss autonomous vehicles and his latest venture, Pronto.ai. The interview explores his return to the startup world following his central role in the high-profile Uber and Waymo legal dispute.
fastly Content Delivery Network Fastly Files for IPO Amid Growing Revenue Fastly, a major content delivery network serving clients like The New York Times and Stripe, files for a public offering to raise up to one billion dollars.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics Unveils Production Version of SpotMini Robot Boston Dynamics reveals the final production design of SpotMini, its first commercial robot, featuring 360-degree cameras and a stabilized arm. The company plans to build around 100 units this summer and hopes developers eventually create apps for the platform.
google cloud Google Cloud Next Reveals New Strategy to Rival AWS TechCrunch analysts break down Google Cloud Next announcements, highlighting how the company packages complex AI and container technologies into accessible enterprise products to better compete with AWS.
hq trivia Internal Revolt and Cash Crunch Push HQ Trivia Toward Collapse Over half of HQ Trivia's staff signs a petition to remove CEO Rus Yusupov amid severe financial losses and plummeting morale. The once-popular live trivia app now faces extinction as its cash reserves dry up and investors refuse further funding.
twitter Twitter Slashes Daily Follow Limit to 400 to Combat Spam Twitter reduces the maximum number of accounts users can follow daily from 1,000 to 400 to stop aggressive spam tactics. The change follows recent API bans for services that automate bulk following and unfollowing.
b capital Eduardo Saverin's B Capital Reaches First Close of $406M for Second Fund Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin leads B Capital to a $406 million first close for its second fund, easily surpassing its initial $360 million debut. The venture firm leverages its BCG partnership to invest globally across various industries from its Southeast Asian base.
startups U.S. Startups Raise $30.8 Billion in Record Q1 Funding Surge U.S. startups collect $30.8 billion in Q1 2019, driven heavily by massive late-stage financings. Meanwhile, newly public companies like Lyft face early stock market turbulence.
snap Snap Looks to Asian Messaging Apps by Launching Social Games Snap introduces multiplayer, ad-supported games inside its app to boost user engagement, taking inspiration from successful Asian messaging giants like WeChat.