General Motors gives up on BrightDrop electric vans
A chaotic four-year program comes to an end after GM struggled to sell the electric vans at scale.
Apple alerts exploit developer that his iPhone was targeted with government spywareÂ
A developer at Trenchant, a leading Western spyware and zero-day maker, was suspected of leaking company tools and fired. Weeks later, Apple notified him that his personal iPhone was targeted with spyware.
The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage revealed: Where the future of tech breaks firstÂ
The Disrupt Stage, only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, is where tech’s biggest bets get made, live and unfiltered. It’s where startup dreams turn into $100,000 prizes in Startup Battlefield 200, and where the
Aura introduces a $499 e-ink digital photo frame that lets you go cordless
Aura, founded by early Twitter employees, has launched the $499 Ink frame, its first 13-inch color e-paper photo frame. Using Spectra 6 e-ink technology, it offers a cordless design with up to three months of
HBO Max just got more expensive
For new subscribers, the updated prices go into effect on Tuesday, while existing customers will see the change on their first billing cycle on or after November 20.
Veeam acquires data security company Securiti AI for $1.7bn
Veeam plans to offer Seucriti’s data command center product alongside its existing data resiliency products.
Only 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increaseÂ
Less than 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West! The countdown is on for the year’s biggest gathering of founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of tech.
X is testing a pay-per-use pricing model for its API
Two years after revamping its developer programs and pricing, X is expanding the closed beta of a pay-per-use plan for its API to more developers.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 Found To Generate False Claim Videos 80% of the Time
New research by NewsGuard has revealed that the latest version of OpenAI’s video creation tool Sora 2 can be prompted to advance false or misleading information 80% of the time. The post OpenAI’s Sora 2 Found
Airbnb is becoming more social by allowing users to connect with fellow travelers
Airbnb is adding social features like connections and messaging to create a social network of fellow travellers.