‘Untappable’ encryption edges closer after quantum messaging breakthrough
Researchers at Toshiba Europe have used quantum key distribution (QKD) cryptography to send messages a record 254km using a traditional fibre optic cable network. It’s the first time scientists have achieved a coherent quantum communication using existin…
Instagram’s new ‘Edits’ app now available on App Store following two month delay
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GPU prices are out of control again
Every so often, Central Computers - one of the last remaining dedicated Silicon Valley computer stores - lets subscribers know it's managed to obtain a small shipment of AMD graphics cards. Today, it informed me that I could now purchase a $600 Radeon RX…
Bending to industry, Donald Trump issues executive order to “expedite” deep sea mining
Donald Trump wants to mine the depths of the ocean for critical minerals ubiquitous in rechargeable batteries, signing an executive order on Thursday to try to expedite mining within US and international waters. It’s a brash move that critics say c…
IQM to install Poland’s first superconducting quantum computer
Poland is set to power up its first full-stack quantum computer this year, following a deal with Helsinki-based startup IQM. IQM, Europe’s best-funded quantum hardware company, will install the machine at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology …
DoorDash seeks dismissal of Uber lawsuit
DoorDash has asked a California Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Uber that accuses the food delivery company of stifling competition by intimidating restaurant owners into exclusive deals. DoorDash argues in its motion that Uber’s…
TechCrunch Mobility: Slate’s ‘transformer’ EV truck breaks cover and Tesla’s dueling realities
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Busy week, so let’s get to it. Starting with federal regulations! Woohoo. Exciting stuff…
This VC-backed network is on a mission to tackle well-being crisis with tech
Last year, NN Group and Rubio Impact Ventures launched the NN Social Innovation Startup Award providing grants and mentoring to startups to tackle mental, physical, and financial well-being challenges with tech-backed solutions. Over 360 startups applied…
Anthropic sent a takedown notice to a dev trying to reverse-engineer its coding tool
In the battle between two “agentic” coding tools — Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex CLI — the latter appears to be fostering more developer goodwill than the former. That’s at least partly because Anthropic has iss…
Deel files countersuit against Rippling as rivalry escalates
In the latest development of an increasingly public dispute between HR and payroll services rivals, Deel has filed a countersuit against Rippling. To recap: Rippling publicly announced on March 17 that it was suing Deel over alleged corporate espionage, …
Slate Auto eyes former Indiana printing plant for its EV truck production
Slate Auto, the buzzy new EV startup that broke stealth this week, is close to locking in a former printing plant located in Warsaw, Indiana as the future production site for its cheap electric truck, a review of public records shows. The company is expe…
European climate tech funding sunk to five-year low in Q1 — here’s why
Europe’s climate tech startups raised $2.3bn (€2bn) in the first quarter of this year — the lowest total since Q3 2020, according to Dealroom data. Behind the headline figure lies a complex mix of growing pains, shifting investor focuses, and broader VC …
iOS 18.5 public beta 2 now available, here’s what to expect
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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 …
Startups Weekly: Tech IPOs and deals proceed, but price matters
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week confirmed that deals can still happen in a troubled world, but price considerations and ad…
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied
Kai Chen, a Canadian AI researcher working at OpenAI who’s lived in the U.S. for 12 years, was denied a green card, according to Noam Brown, a leading research scientist at the company. In a post on X, Brown said that Chen learned of the decision F…
Fertility startup ‘rejuvenates’ human eggs to boost chances of conception
German biotech startup Ovo Labs has developed new technologies to “rejuvenate” human eggs, potentially boosting the chances of conception. The therapeutics are designed to enhance in vitro fertilisation (IVF), one of the most transformative advances in r…
TechCrunch StrictlyVC in Athens in May will feature a special guest: the Greece Prime Minister
We’re thrilled to announce that Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be joining us at our upcoming StrictlyVC event in Athens, co-hosted with Endeavor, on Thursday night, May 8, at the stunning Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.…
Boaty McBoatface submarine takes NATO-backed quantum tech underwater
UK startup Aquark Technologies has used Boaty McBoatface — the internet’s best-loved submarine — to test its quantum sensing technology underwater for the first time. The NATO-backed company put its so-called “cold atom” system inside the autonomous subm…
Lawtech startup Noxtua upgrades ‘sovereign legal AI’ amid ‘volatile’ geopolitics
Berlin-based startup Xayn has rebranded itself after its flagship product, “Noxtua” — a “sovereign European legal AI” aimed at law professionals. Alongside its new name, Noxtua has secured €80.7mn in funding to refine its AI models and expand to new mark…
Fusion energy could be ‘decisive building block’ for Europe’s energy security
Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels and renewable energy technologies from foreign powers such as the US, China, and Russia, Europe’s energy security is in a precarious state. One potential fix? Harnessing nuclear fusion — the same atom-colliding r…
‘Electrotech’ can cut Europe’s reliance on fossil fuel imports, report finds
Europe can dramatically cut its dependence on imported fossil fuels by adopting electricity-based technologies, according to a new report. Electric vehicles, heat pumps, and renewables could cut global reliance on imported fossil fuels by 70% when used t…
How the Construction Sector Is Using AI to Cut Waste and Fraud
Artificial Intelligence plays an increasing role in improving efficiency, transparency, and combating corruption in construction procurement. The global construction industry faces challenges like inefficiencies, delays, and corruption, and AI is being a…
Research: How Tencent Built Trust with Users During a Moment of Upheaval
Trust is fundamental to the success of online platform businesses, especially during crises. When China reopened from its zero-Covid policy in late 2022, Tencent launched a mutual aid platform within WeChat to facilitate the exchange of surplus medicatio…
Google Fi turns 10 with international 5G & visual voicemail for iPhone, data-only eSIM
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How to Hold General-Purpose AI Producers Accountable
For the fourth year in a row, MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have assembled an international panel of AI experts that includes academics and practitioners to help us understand how responsible artificial intelligence (RAI) …
Speed, Ease, and Expertise With AI: Lenovo’s Linda Yao
Linda Yao, chief operating officer and head of strategy for Lenovo’s Strategy, Solutions, and Services Group and vice president of hybrid cloud and AI solutions, joins the Me, Myself, and AI podcast to explain the organization’s transition from technolog…
Overcoming AI Hallucinations: Truist’s Chandra Kapireddy
On today’s episode, Chandra Kapireddy, head of generative AI, machine learning, and analytics at Truist, delves into the evolving landscape of AI with a particular focus on how GenAI tools reshape the way Truist and similar organizations must navigate mo…
LSEG’s Turquoise partners with LeveL Markets to offer large block trading
Launch is scheduled for H2 2025, and the offering is expected to provide increased control over block orders. The post LSEG’s Turquoise partners with LeveL Markets to offer large block trading appeared first on The TRADE.
Clear Street partners with OTC Markets to expand 24/6 trading
The collaboration is aimed at giving clients access to multiple overnight trading venues and enhance price discovery and liquidity. The post Clear Street partners with OTC Markets to expand 24/6 trading appeared first on The TRADE.
Deals: M4 MacBook Air new lows up to $100 off, iPad (A16) $320, Apple Solo Loop 3 for $20, more
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Tesla Signals Caution, Says It Will Revisit 2025 Growth Outlook
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Two undergrads built an AI speech model to rival NotebookLM
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Teach AI to Work Like a Member of Your Team
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Billionaire Bill Ackman Has 44% of His Hedge Fund's $13 Billion Portfolio Invested in 3 Outstanding Stocks
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