The new Oura Ring 4 Ceramic is made from zirconia ceramic, which the company says allows for durability and lightweight comfort.
TechCrunch
Oura launches Ring 4 Ceramic collection, new charging case, and a 'health panel' feature | TechCrunch
The new Oura Ring 4 Ceramic is made from zirconia ceramic, which the company says allows for durability and lightweight comfort.
 image
Salesforce is also releasing a vibe coding agent named Vibe Codey to help companies foray into vibe coding with enterprise security.
TechCrunch
Salesforce launches enterprise vibe-coding product, Agentforce Vibes | TechCrunch
Salesforce is also releasing a vibe-coding agent named Vibe Codey to help companies foray into vibe coding with enterprise security.
 image
Fortnite maker Epic Games said that Apple’s new installation workflow, implemented in iOS 18.6, has had a positive impact on its user growth, with a 60% decrease in drop-offs. Apple started allowing EU users to install alternative marketplaces earlier this year under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). At that time, the installation process was lengthier […]
TechCrunch
Epic Games says Apple's new install process cuts user drop-offs by 60% | TechCrunch
The company noted that this drop rate is closer to the rate it observes with Windows and macOS users installing its game store.
 image
A new database will make Wikipedia's wealth of knowledge more accessible to AI models.
TechCrunch
New project makes Wikipedia data more accessible to AI | TechCrunch
Called the Wikidata Embedding Project, the system applies a vector-based semantic search to the existing data on Wikipedia and its sister platforms...
 image
The U.S. Department of Energy has taken equity stakes in Canadian company Lithium Americas and its Nevada mining joint venture with General Motors as part of a renegotiation of a federal loan. Under the new terms, the U.S. government will take a 5% equity ownership in Lithium Americas and a 5% ownership in the Lithium […]
TechCrunch
US government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner and its Nevada mining project | TechCrunch
Under the new terms, the U.S. government will take a 5% equity ownership in Lithium Americas and a 5% ownership in the Lithium Americas-GM joint ve...
 image
Starbase is in the business of launching rockets, not policing, according to two new agreements.
TechCrunch
Starbase hires Cameron County to police its streets and jail its offenders | TechCrunch
Starbase is in the business of launching rockets, not policing, according to two new agreements.
 image
Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker's growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustainability, and industrial automation.
TechCrunch
Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage | TechCrunch
Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker's growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustainability, and ...
 image
Known for its blazing fast internet and home to some of the world’s biggest tech giants, South Korea has also faced a string of data breaches and cybersecurity lapses that has struggled to match the pace of its digital ambitions.
TechCrunch
A breach every month raises doubts about South Korea's digital defenses | TechCrunch
Known for its blazing fast internet and home to some of the world’s biggest tech giants, South Korea has also faced a string of data breaches and...
 image
On Sendit, teens can send each other anonymous questions via integrations with Instagram or Snapchat.
TechCrunch
Anonymous question app Sendit deceived children and illegally collected their data, FTC alleges | TechCrunch
On Sendit, teens can send each other anonymous questions via integrations with Instagram or Snapchat.
 image
The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from collecting and selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just federal lawmakers and government officials.
TechCrunch
Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans | TechCrunch
The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just fed...
 image