Whiz co-founder says Trump’s Chicago crackdown scares delivery workers on the streets
The video was impressive. Food delivery workers scramble on his e-bike across a Chicago bridge and are chased by armed, masked federal agents executives. “Let’s get him!” cried the workers before they finally slip. This week, the viral clip became the rally’s point for critics of President Donald Trump’s deportation machine. For Mike Peregudov, co-founder […]
Openai’s new social app is full of scary Sam Altman Deep Fakes
In videos from Sora, a social media app like Openai’s new Tiktok, Pink Pig’s never-ending factory farm is frustrated and snorted by the pen. The terrifyingly realistic Sam Altman stares directly at the camera, as if he’s making eye contact with the viewer. AI-generated Altman asks, “Does my piggy enjoy their slops?” This is like […]
Waymo can continue testing Robotaxis in New York until the end of 2025
New York City regulators have extended Waymo’s self-driving vehicle testing permit by the end of the year, the company said Wednesday. The permit was first granted in August to allow Waymo to test Robotaxis in the city until the end of September. The conditions for the extension are the same. Waymo can deploy up to […]
Meet the end-of-life planning startup co-founded by NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook
When Donnell Beverly Jr. decided to launch Leand-of-Life Planning startup Eazewell after losing both his parents, he knew exactly who to call to help launch his business: longtime friends and nine-time NBA All-star Russell Westbrook. “How does the main paper with Russ across all the businesses he touches have an impact on people?” Beverly Jr. […]
Where Creative Machines and AI will meet imagination in 2025
AI doesn’t just crunch data. It helps humans dream bigger. In 2025, three leaders from TechCrunch, Twelvelabs, Wonder Dynamics (Autodesk Company) and Pocket Entertainment will explore how machines are co-creators in storytelling, film and media at the intersection of creativity and AI. Together, they dive into how AI blurs the line between artists and algorithms, […]
Amazon launches grocery brands with most products under $5
On Wednesday, Amazon announced the debut of Amazon Grocery, a new private label brand that offers a variety of grocery items. The brand offers everything from milk and olive oil to fresh produce, meat and seafood. Amazon Fresh Grocery items are available online and in Amazon Fresh Stores. The new label combines Amazon’s fresh, happy […]
Data breaches at Canadian airline Westjet affect 12 million passengers
Westjet, Canada’s second-largest airline, said the personal information of 1.2 million passengers was stolen earlier this year in cyberattacks and data breaches. The airline has revealed the number of passengers affected by a submission to the Maine Attorney General. According to the notice, the stolen data may include passenger names, date of birth, postal address, […]
Google unveils AI-powered nest indoor and outdoor cameras, and announces new doorbells
As part of the Google Home event on Wednesday, the company announced an improved lineup of Nest Devices (Google’s smart home security cameras and doorbell brands). All devices are designed to showcase Google’s AI assistant Gemini AI on Smart Home, with all three coming with 2K HDR video. This is a high-resolution format that provides […]
Meta plans to sell targeted ads based on AI chat data
Meta announced Wednesday that data collected from user interactions with AI products will soon be used to sell targeted ads across social media platforms. The company will update its privacy policy by December 16th to reflect the changes and notify users in the next few days. The new policy applies globally, except for users in […]
Google updates home apps with Gemini Smarts
Google has acknowledged that the Google Home app for managing Smart Home Devices doesn’t offer the best experience, and now they are aiming to change it. On Wednesday, along with new nested devices and upcoming Google Home smart speakers, Tech Giant announced a redesigned version of the Google Home app. While AI could be a […]