Monthly Archives: February 2025

Avride launches sidewalk delivery bots on Uber Eats in Jersey City

Uber Eats customers in Jersey City can now have their orders delivered by one of Avride’s autonomous sidewalk delivery robots. The launch, which kicked off this week in New Jersey, is Uber’s latest foray into autonomous vehicles and represents an … Continue reading

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Musk will withdraw OpenAI bid if ChatGPT maker stays nonprofit, lawyers say

OpenAI was initially founded as a non-profit in 2015, and later converted to a “capped profit” model in 2019.

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Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism

It controversially updated the Gulf’s name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.

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Sophos lays off 6% of workforce following Secureworks acquisition

The layoffs come soon after Sophos completed its $859 million acquisition of Secureworks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apple’s app tracking privacy framework could fall foul of German antitrust rules

Germany’s antitrust watchdog has been investigating Apple’s app privacy framework since 2022. On Thursday, releasing preliminary findings from this probe, the Bundeskartellamt (FCO) said it suspects the iPhone maker may not be treating third-party app developers as equally as the … Continue reading

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How Much Time Does it Take for Hackers to Crack My Password?

Hackers can crack weak passwords in seconds, while strong ones may take years. Learn about the time to crack your password and boost security.

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Telegram releases improved sticker search and video consumption features

Chat app Telegram, which became profitable last year, released new updates to its apps, including improved sticker search, choosing video covers, and the ability to copy videos at the current time. The company first released its AI-powered sticker search in … Continue reading

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Barcelona-based spyware startup Variston reportedly shuts down

Variston, a Barcelona-based spyware vendor, is reportedly being liquidated. Intelligence Online, a trade publication that covers the surveillance and intelligence industry, reported that a legal notice published in Barcelona’s registry on February 10 confirmed that Variston has gone into liquidation. … Continue reading

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Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US

Many people are turning to so-called “sideloading” because the app is unavailable on official stores.

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China’s Salt Typhoon hackers continue to breach telecom firms despite US sanctions

Threat intelligence firm Recorded Future said it had observed Salt Typhoon breaching 5 telcos between December 2024 and January 2025. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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