Apple’s App Store hit with antitrust probe in Spain
Apple faces a new antitrust challenge in Europe as Spain's competition authority, the CNMC, announced the launch of an investigation into the App Store. The investigation centers on concerns that…
Google adds AI-powered comparisons, collections and more data controls to Play Store
On Wednesday, Google launched several new features for its Play Store aimed at encouraging users to engage more with the app store rather than just using it to download apps.…
Google isn’t killing third-party cookies in Chrome after all
Google announced on Monday that it will not eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome. Instead, it will introduce a new experience in the browser that enables users to make informed choices…
Former Tesla humanoid head launches a robotics startup
Mytra has been operating behind the scenes since its founding in May 2022, with a mission to rethink warehouse automation. This startup, founded by automotive veterans from EV firms like…
Microsoft says EU rules made CrowdStrike outage possible
The recent global IT outage, caused by a faulty update to cybersecurity company CrowdStrike's software, resulted in millions of Windows PCs being brought down. This incident caused billions of dollars…
Adobe releases new Firefly AI tools for Illustrator and Photoshop
On Tuesday, Adobe introduced new Firefly tools for Photoshop and Illustrator, providing graphic designers with enhanced capabilities using the company’s proprietary AI models. These new features allow creative professionals to…
Here’s a 12,000mAh power bank cosplaying as a Super Famicom
Ayaneo’s Retro Power Bank delivers 45W charging speeds and ’90s nostalgia for $39.99. Ayaneo’s Retro Power Bank may not be the most powerful portable charger out there, but it certainly…
Made by Google 2024: Pixel 9, Gemini, a new foldable and other things to expect from the event
Google’s next big hardware event is scheduled for August 13 at 10 a.m. PT. This timing provides a roughly two-month head start for the Made By Google event, which has…
CIA AI director Lakshmi Raman claims the agency is taking a ‘thoughtful approach’ to AI
As part of TechCrunch’s ongoing Women in AI series, which aims to highlight the achievements of women in AI, TechCrunch interviewed Lakshmi Raman, the director of AI at the CIA.…
The Asus ROG Ally X turns PC gaming into a portable console
Just over a year after the launch of the ROG Ally, Asus is back with a refined version of its portable device, the ROG Ally X. This Windows-based machine starts…
