Amazon filed a motion on Friday in the Western Washington district court asking a judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against it. The FTC along with 17 state attorneys general sued Amazon in September, alleging the company uses monopolistic practices that […]
Month: December 2023
Controversial AI image platform Civitai dropped by its cloud computing provider after reports of possible CSAM
OctoML says it has ended its business relationship with Civitai days after an investigation by 404 Media revealed the text-to-image platform was being used to generate images that “could be categorized as child pornography.” Civitai previously relied on OctoML’s OctoAI for image generation. While OctoML […]
System of intelligence — generative AI at the app layer
As generative AI shapes the next generation of application products, we can expect even more sweeping evolution. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Robotics Q&A with Boston Dynamics’ Aaron Saunders
For the next few weeks, TechCrunch’s robotics newsletter Actuator will be running Q&As with some of the top minds in robotics. Subscribe here for future updates. Part 1: CMU’s Matthew Johnson-Roberson Part 2: Toyota Research Institute’s Max Bajracharya and Russ Tedrake Part 3: Meta’s Dhruv […]
2024 KTM 990 Duke: A Masterpiece of Speed and Tech
Join Alvin on Greenground as we take an exhilarating ride into the world of the 2024 KTM 990 Duke. Discover the cutting-edge features, powerful engine, and sleek design of this extraordinary motorcycle. From its impressive 947cc engine to its advanced technology and striking aesthetics, the […]
Controversial AI image platform Civitai dropped by its cloud computing provider after reports of possible CSAM
OctoML says it has ended its business relationship with Civitai days after an investigation by 404 Media revealed the text-to-image platform was being used to generate images that “could be categorized as child pornography.” Civitai previously relied on OctoML’s OctoAI for image generation. While OctoML […]
Beeper Mini team says a fix is ‘coming soon’ and promises to extend users’ free trials
The Beeper Mini team has apparently been working around the clock to resolve the outage affecting the new “iMessage on Android” app, and says a fix is “very close.” And once the fix rolls out, users’ seven-day free trials will be reset so they can […]
Fortnite Festival tries to bring back the heyday of music gaming
Between Fortnite’s propensity for big-name concerts and Epic’s purchase of Harmonix two years ago, the inclusion of some kind of music-making feature in the game was inevitable. What Epic is releasing today is actually far grander: an entirely new mode called Fortnite Festival, a social […]
Apple’s Decision Against Beeper Mini
Introduction:In a move that has stirred the tech community, Apple recently restricted access to Beeper Mini, a service that brought iMessage functionality to Android users. Background:Beeper Mini emerged as a…
13 Great Deals on Headphones, Wireless Earbuds, and Gaming Headsets
Whether you’re picking up a last-minute gift or treating yourself, now’s a great time to snag some headphones on sale.