Microsoft leadership has been putting a lot of weight on Game Pass, and several of its business decisions of late appear to center on getting more people into that subscription service. One of those projects was called Keystone, a dedicated streaming device that would let […]
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Opera’s browser adds AI-powered image generation and better multimedia controls
Opera said today it is releasing Opera One’s second version in developer beta with features including new multimedia controls, split tabs, and new AI capabilities. The company is introducing new themes and design elements to give Opera One R2 a fresh look. The company has […]
How the Kaspersky ban will hit resellers in the US
“It’s just a lot of time lost for nothing,” a U.S.-based Kaspersky reseller told TechCrunch. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Rimac Verne Robotaxi: prices, availability, specs
The group’s new autonomous ride-hailing service has a 43-inch widescreen, 17-speaker audio system, and five-position reclining seats. But will it beat Tesla’s rival coming in August?
How to choose the best TV for gaming right now
Nowadays, the best TVs for gaming aren’t much different from the best TVs you can buy as a whole. If you’re hoping to make your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S games look their best on the big screen, though, there are a few key […]
Julian Assange pleads guilty to espionage but defends himself in court
Julian Assange has formally pleaded guilty to violating the Espionage Act at a federal courthouse in Saipan, the capital of Northern Mariana Islands. The WikiLeaks founder was released from prison on June 24 after reaching a plea deal with the US government and quickly boarded […]
Strava to shutter 3D mapping platform Fatmap 18 months after acquisition
Activity tracking platform and community Strava is shutting down Fatmap, the Europe-based 3D mapping platform it had acquired last January. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Forza Horizon 4 will be pulled from digital stores and Game Pass in December
Another notable game is set to vanish from digital storefronts. Developer Playground Games says Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted from the Microsoft Store and Steam on December 15, making it no longer available for digital purchase on either Xbox or PC. You may still be […]
Apple finally adds support for RCS in latest iOS 18 beta
Apple has finally added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to its Messages app. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
CData, which helps orgs use data across apps and to build AI models, snaps up $350M
Artificial intelligence startups continue to dominate the headlines when it comes to VC mega-rounds, but there’s also an interesting opportunity out there for those building tools that enable working with data-heavy apps like AI in the first place – especially for organizations that may still […]