Tech & Ai

Cracks are forming in Meta’s partnership with Scale AI
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 30, 2025
It’s only been since June that Meta invested $14.3 billion in the data vendor Scale AI, bringing on CEO Alexandr Wang and several of the
Apple Contends UK’s ‘EU-Style’ Antitrust Regulations Harm Users and Developers
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 30, 2025
In a statement to TechRepublic, Apple also says the UK regulations threaten the security of its products. Source link

Best Apple MacBook Pro deal: Save over $1,000
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 30, 2025
TL;DR: Upgrade your laptop with this Apple MacBook Pro, on sale for just $324.97 (reg. $1,499) now through Sept. 7 while supplies last. Don’t let

SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation Email Mysteriously Disappeared From Inboxes
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 29, 2025
On Friday, the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer, Chuck Borges, sent an email to agency staff claiming that he had been forcibly removed from

Spotlight on AI at TechCrunch Disrupt: Don’t miss these sessions backed by JetBrains and Greenfield
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 29, 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt isn’t just about showcasing the startups of tomorrow — it’s also about surfacing the boldest ideas shaping technology today. Thanks to the support
Shoppers Face Higher Import Costs Starting Today: ‘Every Shipment Subject to Duties’
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 29, 2025
All shipments to the US now face duties, with the White House ending exemptions to curb fentanyl, close trade loopholes, and reduce deficits. Source link

How to use Instapaper on Kobo to save and read online articles
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 29, 2025
When Pocket shut down earlier this year, it hurt more than just folks who wanted to save articles easier. Kobo users could no longer read

41 Best Labor Day Sales on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 29, 2025
Labor Day weekend is here, and with it comes cold beer, hot dogs, and a boatload of deals. The unofficial end of summer brings with

Meta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 29, 2025
Meta says it’s changing the way it trains AI chatbots to prioritize teen safety, a spokesperson exclusively told TechCrunch, following an investigative report on the
Microsoft Will Start Delivering Windows Quality Updates During Setup Soon
- By Abigail Avery
- . August 29, 2025
Microsoft says these Windows 11 out-of-box experience quality updates should help improve security and stability. This new system does come with a trade-off. Source link