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View the articleLaid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no.
Some found out they didn't qualify for WARN Act protections like two-months notice because the company had classified them as remote workers.
View the articleSan Francisco’s housing market has lost its mind
The invisible force behind all of this is no mystery to anyone paying attention to the city's tech economy. San Francisco is home to some of the most valuable private companies in the world, and their...
View the articlePrime Video follows Netflix and Disney by adding a TikTok-like ‘Clips’ feed in its app
The Clips feed aims to enable discovery by offering users a scrollable feed with short snippets of shows and movies.
View the articleIntel’s comeback story is even wilder than it seems
Intel's stock has risen a stunning 490% over the past year, a bet by Wall Street that may be running well ahead of the company's actual turnaround.
View the articleCloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high
Cloudflare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn't need as many support roles.
View the articlePorsche shutters e-bike, battery, software subsidiaries as part of company overhaul
More than 500 people will be affected by the closures. “We must refocus on our core business,” Porsche CEO and executive chair Michael Leiters said in a statement. "This is the indispensable found...
View the articleMother Ventures is looking at moms as the ‘economic engine’
The VC firm, which focuses on mothers as consumers, raised a $10 million debut fund.
View the articleUber partner Avride is under investigation for self-driving crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Avride after identifying more than a dozen crashes and one minor injury.
View the articlePoland says hackers breached water treatment plants, and the U.S. is facing the same threat
A report by Poland’s top intelligence agency accused Russia of sabotage and hacking activities against the country’s military and civilian infrastructure.
View the articleUS defense contractor who sold hacking tools to Russian broker ordered to pay $10M to former employers
Former cybersecurity executive Peter Williams stole several surveillance and hacking tools and sold them for $1.3 million to a Russian broker that works with Putin’s government.
View the articlePentagon releases UFO files on new website
The initial set of files housed on the site will include those containing unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire U.S. government. T...
View the articleNick Bostrom Has a Plan for Humanity’s ‘Big Retirement’
The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”
View the articleThere’s a Long-Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AI
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.
View the articleTruecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales
Truecaller's ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs.
View the articleLive only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Why most founders are already behind on raising a Series A in 2027
Learn what it takes to build a Series A in 2027 from top VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Register today to hear this session live on t...
View the articleLast 24 hours to get 50% off a second pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to buy one pass and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Bring a partner, co-founder, or colleague at half off. Register now.
View the articleLime, the Uber-backed micromobility company, files for IPO
After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets.
View the articleThe biggest US power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy
PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it's up to the task.
View the articleAirbnb says AI now writes 60% of its new code
Airbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent.
View the articleThe New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.
View the articleWhy you can never get your doctor to call you back
Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the foun...
View the articleMusk v. Altman Evidence Shows What Microsoft Executives Thought of OpenAI
Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.
View the articleRamp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching $32B
The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 billion.
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