Microsoft and Apple distance themselves from OpenAI board amid regulatory scrutiny
As OpenAI faces increasing scrutiny from regulators like the FTC, both Microsoft and Apple are stepping back from the ChatGPT creator.
French Member of European Commission Resigns and Criticizes President von der Leyen
BRUSSELS (AP) — An influential French member of the European Union’s powerful executive branch resigned on Monday, criticizing the leadership of Europ
Google Maps introduces new features without 'pause navigation' option
We've all experienced it before - you're on a road trip and need to make a quick stop, but Google Maps keeps reminding you to get back on track. Despi
NBA mock draft: Frenchmen could go 1-2 in draft, following Wembanyama’s footsteps
This year’s NBA draft may be one of the weakest in years, with no clear-cut choice at No. 1 and an overall lack of depth.
California lawmakers approve legislation to ban deepfakes, protect workers, and regulate AI
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers approved a host of proposals this week aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat
Stock market today: Wall Street sets new records as Chinese stocks close a strong week
U.S. stock indexes are hovering around their records on Friday as there are hopes that the economy can manage to control high inflation without going
Acting Legend Gena Rowlands, Star of Films Directed by Husband John Cassavetes, Passes Away at Age 94
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking m
Mixrift, a Mixed Reality Game Studio, Raises $1.6 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Round
Mixrift, a new studio specializing in games for the Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro, has raised $1.6 million in a seven week long pre-seed funding rou
Former OceanGate Employees to Testify at Coast Guard Panel Hearing
Former employees of the company that owned an experimental submersible that imploded on its way to the wreck of the Titanic are scheduled to testify b
Latest Updates in Fintech: Payoneer’s Acquisition of Skuad, Robinhood’s Strong Q2, and Progress in Payments by X
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at Payoneer’s $61 million acquisition of Skuad, Robinhood and Dave’s second-quarter results, X
Book Review: Emil Ferris Explores Profound Themes Through the Eyes of a Young Girl with a Fascination for Monsters
There are two types of monsters: Ones that simply appear scary and ones that are scary by their cruelty. Karen Reyes is the former, but what does that
UK satellite startup Blue Skies Space to offer astronomy data as a service
A U.K. space startup has revealed plans to launch its first satellite as part of SpaceX’s rideshare program, ushering in what it claims will be a “new
'Strong' Cyberpunk 2077 sales lead CD Projekt's early 2024 profits
Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion were incredibly successful for CD Projekt. The Polish developer saw 226.8 million PLN in revenue, up
Jordan Chiles reacts to panel's decision over Olympic bronze as 'unjust' and 'significant blow'
American gymnast Jordan Chiles called an arbitration panel’s decision that dropped her out of the bronze medal position in the floor exercise at the P
Tesla and its fans intensify the battle over Elon Musk’s $56B pay package
Tesla fans are stepping up their efforts. And Elon Musk has been actively engaging over the past few months.
CrowdStrike apologizes to Congress for global tech outage in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — An executive at cybersecurity company CrowdStrike apologized in testimony to Congress for sparking a global technology outage over t
Indie publisher Shoreline Games launches to promote 'systems-based' games
Indie publisher Shoreline Games has stepped into the spotlight and already has multiple games scheduled for release next year.
Announcing the agenda for the Fintech Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
We are thrilled to announce the addition of a dedicated Fintech Stage to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, joining Space, SaaS, and AI as the other industry-fo
Nicolas Colsaerts and Cameron John share lead at Dunhill Links as star power fades
Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium and Cameron John of Australia shared the lead at the Dunhill Links Championship, where players ranked outside the top 400
Documentary on Incarcerated Fathers and Daughters Reuniting at a Daddy-Daughter Dance on Netflix
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Angela Patton has devoted her career to listening to the needs of young girls. Over a decade ago, the CEO of the nonprofit Girl