Monthly Archives: August 2024

5 days left to secure ticket savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

The clock is ticking! You’ve got just 5 days left to lock in discounted tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Save up to $600 on individual ticket types. This limited-time offer ends on August 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT— after that, prices … Continue reading

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Waymo is developing a roomier robotaxi with less-expensive tech

Alphabet-owned Waymo has revealed details about its newest “generation 6” self-driving technology as it looks to scale its robotaxi operations in the U.S.

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GM cuts 1,000 software jobs as it prioritizes quality and AI

General Motors is cutting around 1,000 software workers around the world in a bid to focus on more “high-priority” initiatives like improving its Super Cruise driver assistance system, the quality of its infotainment platform and exploring the use of AI. … Continue reading

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Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products

Popular iPad design app Procreate is coming out against generative AI, and has vowed never to introduce generative AI features into its products. The company said on its website that although machine learning is a “compelling technology with a lot … Continue reading

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British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch reported missing after superyacht sinks off Sicily

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is missing after the sinking of a superyacht off the coast of Sicily, sources familiar with the matter told CNBC.

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ElevenLabs’ text-to-speech app Reader is now available globally

ElevenLabs, which develops AI-powered tools to create and edit synthetic voices, is making its Reader app available globally with support for 32 languages. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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CyberGhost vs ExpressVPN (2024): Which VPN Is Better?

While CyberGhost VPN presents an impressive amount of servers, ExpressVPN’s consistent VPN speeds and strong third-party audits give it the edge.

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AMD to acquire infrastructure player ZT Systems for $4.9B to amp up its AI ecosystem play

AMD, the chipmaker hot on the heels of Nvidia in the AI computing race, today announced a big acquisition to boost its position as an “ecosystem” partner for companies building big artificial intelligence computing businesses: it announced that it will … Continue reading

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From Beginner to Bookkeeper: Build a Strong Financial Foundation With This Accounting Bundle

Master essential accounting skills anytime, anywhere, and streamline your financial management with courses in Excel, Xero, bookkeeping, and HR.

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Amazon considers moving Amazon Pay into a standalone app in India

Amazon is considering shifting its payments offerings in India into a standalone app, three sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, as the e-commerce giant aims to boost usage of Amazon Pay in the country. Amazon Pay is currently housed … Continue reading

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