Google DeepMind releases AlphaFold 3’s source code to academics, marking a significant advance in AI-powered molecular biology and drug discovery, while balancing open science with commercial interests in the wake of its creators’ Nobel Prize win.
Day: November 11, 2024
Amazon confirms employee data stolen after hacker claims MOVEit breach
Amazon has confirmed that employee data was compromised after a “security event” at a third-party vendor. In a statement given to TechCrunch on Monday, Amazon spokesperson Adam Montgomery confirmed that employee information had been involved in a data breach. “Amazon and AWS systems remain secure, […]
The AI Machine Gun of the Future Is Already Here
The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its standard-issue small arms.
From self-driving cars to AI that writes enterprise software: Cogna founder raises $15M
A founder who was an early mover in the race to build autonomous vehicles has raised $15 million for his next act: a startup that claims its AI can write enterprise software on its own. Cogna — as the U.K.-based startup is called — is […]
Best MacBooks (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?
New MacBooks are here. Having a hard time choosing which Apple laptop to buy? Let us help.
The Morning After: Nintendo sues pirated software streamer for millions
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a streamer called EveryGameGuru, accused of streaming gameplays of pirated games before they were even released — and of providing viewers access to piracy tools and illegal copies of the games. EveryGameGuru allegedly streamed Mario & Luigi: Brothership across […]
This Shin Megami Tensei board game features 72 intricate demon figurines
The popular Shin Megami Tensei video game series is getting a physical board game. A Japanese company called Icrea is behind the effort and is launching a Kickstarter on November 12 to raise funds for the project. SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI THE BOARD GAME (the company […]
GDC 2025 gives 240 passes to Amir Satvat’s games community
The GDC has granted Amir Satvat’s Games Community a total of 240 GDC Expo Passes (worth $108,000) for game job seekers.
X is testing a free version of AI chatbot Grok
Social network X has so far limited its AI chatbot Grok (built by Elon Musk’s other company xAI) to its premium, paying users. However, the platform is seemingly preparing to open up the chatbot to free users. Over the weekend, several app researchers and users […]
X is testing a free version of AI chatbot Grok
Social network X has so far limited its AI chatbot Grok (built by Elon Musk’s other company xAI) to its premium, paying users. However, the platform is seemingly preparing to open up the chatbot to free users. Over the weekend, several app researchers and users […]

