What ClickUp’s mass layoffs say about the future of work
AI’s biggest advocates have argued for some time that the technology will usher in an era of unprecedented productivity gains, greatly rewarding workers who leverage AI and displacing those who don’t. Zeb Evans, CEO of collaboration software startup ClickUp, argues that this change is imminent. Last Thursday, Evans announced on X that the company, which […]
Pope’s AI encyclical isn’t actually about AI
Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical on Monday. The book, titled Magnifica Humanitas, is about the protection of humans in the age of artificial intelligence. And while AI is the hook, the problems Leo focuses on are older and more widespread. Inequality, war, erosion of democracy, and the concentration of power in the hands […]
The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20 million when VCs only wanted AI
Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something no one had ever done before. He secured prominent public investor Cathie Wood and her ARK Invest Venture Fund to lead the startup funding round. Lucra announced last month that it had raised $20 million in Series B led by ARK Fund with […]
Everyone is navigating AI security in real time, including Google
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Francis de Sousa, COO of Google Cloud, backstage at an event in Los Angeles. Speaking in the calm, measured tone of a university professor despite the din, De Souza offered some useful advice for companies trying to navigate the AI security era we’re all experiencing. “There’s […]
Google’s smart glasses partner Xreal thinks it has finally conquered this notoriously tricky industry
The smart glasses industry has long been a tormented dream of Silicon Valley. The premise is appealing enough. What if people no longer had to stare at their phones all day to enjoy the benefits of mobile computing, but instead could simply wear a lightweight computing device on their face? Science fiction fans (with a […]
TechCrunch Mobility: Robotaxis reality check
Welcome to TechCrunch Mobility. A central hub for news and insight on the future of transportation. To receive this in your inbox, sign up for free here. Just click on TechCrunch Mobility. Robotaxis are here! But that’s not the case. That contradiction perfectly captures Waymo’s current reality. Anyone walking around San Francisco can rightfully declare […]
I tried Amazon’s Bee wearable and was intrigued, but also a little creepy.
I recently had a chance to test Bee’s wearables. It’s an AI wrist gadget that Amazon acquired last year and has since updated with a number of new features. Like other AI wearables, Bee is designed to be a kind personal assistant. It records, transcribes, and summarizes your conversations throughout the day, giving you continuous […]
Dreamy Alarm Clock helped me stop using my phone in bed
I achieved the unthinkable. You can now sleep soundly throughout the night without having to put your phone next to your pillow. Please refrain from applause. I don’t know if this superhuman feat would have been possible without the Dreamy Alarm Clock. If you feel like you’re bragging about how you brushed your teeth this […]
These phone and app special features help protect you from spyware
Spyware attacks against journalists, human rights activists, and political dissidents are no longer rare or uncommon. In early 2025, WhatsApp notified around 90 users, many of them journalists and civil society members across Europe, that they had been targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions. A few months later, Apple sent a threat notification to […]
Ferrari uses IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans
Two years ago, IBM noticed one glaring gap in its roster of sports partnerships. That’s F1. F1 has become one of the most popular sports in the world, especially in the US, where Netflix’s Drive to Survive chronicles the working lives of F1 drivers and turned them into mainstream celebrities. This tech-centric sport has also […]