Whether you love or hate celebrity culture, the Met Gala is an event. Those less jaded among us get to see all of the biggest stars take their boldest fashion risks of the year — unlike an award show, it’s an event that encourages avant […]
Month: May 2024
Here’s what the long-rumored Sonos wireless headphones will look like
Bloomberg had reported back in February the Sonos’ long-rumored and long-awaited headphones are dropping in June, a month later than the company originally intended due to a software issue. While Sonos itself has yet to release details about the device, its Dutch authorized dealer Schuurman […]
Electricity Maps calculates the carbon intensity of electricity consumption to optimize usage at scale
If you’re an electricity nerd, chances are you’ve already spent quite a few hours looking at Electricity Maps and its mesmerizing export flow animations. This open-source data visualization project has been around since 2016. But companies like Google and Samsung are increasingly relying on this […]
India urges political parties to avoid using deepfakes in election campaigns
India’s Election Commission is urging political parties to refrain from using deepfakes and misinformation amid the country’s ongoing general elections. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Amazon finally puts down e-commerce roots in Africa
Amazon’s highly awaited entry into Africa has come to fruition, with the tech giant announcing the launch of its e-commerce marketplace in South Africa on Tuesday. The e-commerce giant revealed in a statement that its localized platform, Amazon.co.za, will provide customers with access to a […]
Microsoft and OpenAI launch $2M fund to counter election deepfakes
Microsoft and OpenAI have launched a $2 million fund to combat the growing risks of AI and deepfakes in elections. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Boeing Starliner’s first crewed mission scrubbed
Boeing’s Starliner launch tonight has been postponed “out of an abundance of caution” scarcely two hours before the historic liftoff. The scrub is reportedly due to an issue with the oxygen relief valve on the Atlas V rocket’s upper stage. There are backup launch opportunities […]
Proton’s new password monitor update will scour the dark web on your behalf
Proton’s encrypted password manager, Proton Pass, has received a significant update with an emphasis on security. This comes in the form of a new toolset called Pass Monitor, which will alert users of account weaknesses and data breaches. This is done automatically and the system […]
The Net Gala hosts its first event for the stylish and chronically online
Days before the Met Gala, New York’s young and techish partied at The Net Gala. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Boeing Starliner’s first crewed mission scrubbed
Boeing’s Starliner launch tonight has been postponed “out of an abundance of caution” scarcely two hours before the historic liftoff. The scrub is reportedly due to an issue with the oxygen relief valve on the Atlas V rocket’s upper stage. There are backup launch opportunities […]