Monthly Archives: April 2024

Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk

The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain accounts.

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Spotify launches personalized AI playlists that you can build using prompts

AI playlists will initially become available to users on Android and iOS devices in the U.K. and Australia and will be iterated on in the months ahead. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Ripple CEO predicts crypto market will double in size to $5 trillion by the end of 2024

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he expects the entire value of the crypto market to double this year.

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The Pimax Crystal – is it the best VR headset for sim gaming?

Many won’t remember the days before the Meta Quest when the only option for VR was to attach a fistful of cables to our PCs straining US ports and hope we didn’t accidentally punch through our monitors during a stressful … Continue reading

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How to tell if something is written by ChatGPT

As we all come to terms with a world in which artificial intelligence is now mainstream and no longer a fantasy only seen in the movies, the need to be able to know what elements of day-to-day life and experiences … Continue reading

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TechCrunch Mobility: Apple layoffs, an EV price reckoning and another Tesla robotaxi promise

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here — just click TechCrunch Mobility — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Automakers reported auto sales … Continue reading

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Magnets are switching up the keyboard game

The next big thing in mechanical keyboards is magnetic switches. Mechanical keyboards quickly went from a niche product to mainstream during the pandemic, as everybody was looking to upgrade their home offices — and maybe for a new hobby, too. … Continue reading

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Working from home isn’t going away, even if some CEOs wish it would

During the pandemic, many workers discovered they liked working from home, but CEOs want them in the office, and it’s created tension. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Fintech representation in YC’s Demo Days is definitely shrinking

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at just how many fintech companies made it into Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 cohort, how much funding slid in the first quarter, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and … Continue reading

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Oracle’s Larry Ellison thinks every government will want to build a ‘sovereign’ AI cloud in the future

Oracle chairman Larry Ellison envisions a future of ‘sovereign clouds’ powered by AI running governments, and recent work he’s done with Albania is a preview.

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