Apple has reversed its decision to ban Epic Games’ developer account after it emerged that European Union officials were investigating the issue. And the EU is currently fining Apple for almost two billion dollars, so it’s probably wise to pay attention. This means Epic can […]
Month: March 2024
Rivian’s big bet, Waymo goes driverless in Austin and the Chevy Blazer EV returns
TechCrunch Mobility is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click TechCrunch Mobility — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the […]
Elon Musk says xAI will open-source Grok this week
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI will open-source Grok, its chatbot rivaling ChatGPT, this week, he said, days after suing OpenAI and complaining that the Microsoft-backed startup had deviated from its open source roots. xAI released Grok last year, arming it with features including access to “real-time” […]
British monarchy rocked by bad Photoshop job
Screenshot by Alex Cranz/The Verge After months of speculation on the whereabouts of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales and future Queen of England, the Royal Family released an image today that appears to have been edited. It’s so edited that the Associated Press and […]
The Kate Middleton Photo Controversy Is an Inexplicable Mess
Apparent manipulations to an official image of the Princess of Wales led wire services to issue a “kill notice” on the photo.
Damsel Decoded: A Modern Tale of Dragons and Destiny | Netflix
Dive into the heart of “Damsel” with Alvin on GreenGround, where elegance meets entertainment. This episode unravels the Netflix sensation “Damsel,” a film that flips the damsel-in-distress narrative, featuring Millie Bobby Brown in a story of bravery, cunning, and unexpected alliances. Discover how this film […]
The Morning After: Apple reinstates Fortnite creator’s developer account after two-day ban
Apple has reversed its decision to ban Epic Games’ developer account after it emerged that European Union officials were investigating the issue. And the EU is currently fining Apple for almost two billion dollars, so it’s probably wise to pay attention. This means Epic can […]
Beyond human intelligence: Claude 3.0 and the quest for AGI
Claude is another step towards matching or exceeding human-level intelligence, representing progress towards artificial general intelligence.
Activision Blizzard’s ex-CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly wants to buy TikTok
Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard who stepped down at the end of last year, is apparently interested in buying TikTok as a new bill in the US threatens to ban the app or force its sale. According to a report by The […]
We’re officially getting another Super Mario Bros. movie in 2026
Riding the success of 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo and Illumination are releasing a second animated film in the franchise that’s expected to come out April 3, 2026. The news comes from series creator Shigeru Miyamoto himself, who tweeted it from the Nintendo […]