Monthly Archives: April 2025

Google Gemini has 350M monthly users, reveals court hearing

Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, had 350 million monthly active users around the globe as of March, according to internal data revealed in Google’s ongoing antitrust suit. The Information first reported the stat. Usage of Google’s AI offerings has exploded in … Continue reading

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Bring a +1 to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save 50% on their ticket through May 4

You’re not the only one thinking about where AI is headed. So why come alone? From now through May 4, buy your Early Bird ticket to TechCrunch Sessions: AI and save up to $210—plus get 50% off a second ticket … Continue reading

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5 quotes: Elon Musk on robotaxi timeline, Optimus robots, tariffs, energy and Tesla’s future

Elon Musk said the future of the EV maker is autonomous cars and vast numbers of autonomous humanoid robots. 

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Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings

Tesla shares popped 5% after CEO Elon Musk suggested that he will spend more time at the company and tariff optimism lifted broader investor sentiment.

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At Meta’s Antitrust Trial, a Bygone Internet Era Comes Back to Life

In the landmark antitrust case, tech executives have harked back to a Silicon Valley age when social apps like Facebook, Path, Orkut and Google Plus boomed.

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EU Fines Apple and Meta Total of $800 Million in First Use of Digital Competition Law

The European Commission said the Silicon Valley companies violated the Digital Markets Act, a law meant to crimp the power of the largest tech firms.

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Time-Saving New iPhone and Android Features You Might Have Missed

From photo timers to music identifiers, here are a few new iPhone and Android tools to make your life easier.

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At Meta Trial, Instagram Co-Founder Says Startup Was Denied Resources

Kevin Systrom said during testimony in a landmark antitrust trial that he believed Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, viewed Instagram as a threat.

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Tesla Profits Drop 71% Amid Backlash to Elon Musk’s Role Under Trump

The carmaker reported the sharp decline in quarterly earnings after its brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.

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WhatsApp defends ‘optional’ AI tool that cannot be turned off

While Meta says the AI chatbot is a “good thing”, some users have shared their frustrations.

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