Google’s mobile operating system, Android, is introducing a new security feature aimed at protecting user data. Starting with the latest updates to Google Play services, Android phones will now if the phone is locked for three consecutive days. A Step Towards Better Security This feature, which was added to Google Play Services under “Security & Privacy,” is designed to strengthen the security of locked phones. The thinking behind this is to prevent unauthorized access to phones by making it more difficult for individuals trying to unlock or extract data using forensic analysis devices. The “Before First Unlock” State When a…
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In Sweden, something magical happens every spring — the Great Moose Migration. Moose cross the Ångerman River, moving from colder regions to warmer summer grounds. Since 2019, has been livestreaming this peaceful journey, giving the world a front-row seat to nature’s quiet rhythm. Nature on Screen More than 30 cameras are placed across forests and rivers to capture the raw beauty of the Swedish wilderness. You may hear nothing but chirping birds, the rustle of trees, or even silence — until a moose appears, moving gently through the landscape. Even at night, night vision cameras keep the journey visible. No…
Car rental giant Hertz has notified its customers of a data breach that involved the theft of their personal information, including driver’s licenses. The breach occurred due to a cyberattack on one of its vendors, software provider Cleo, between October and December 2024. Hertz owns brands such as Dollar and Thrifty, and the breach affects customers globally. TechCrunch reported on the breach details, highlighting its global impact. The stolen data varies by region, but primarily includes customer names, dates of birth, contact information, driver’s licenses, payment card details, and workers’ compensation claims. A smaller subset of customers also had their…
HR tech startup Rippling is encountering significant hurdles as it tries to serve Deel’s CEO, Alex Bouaziz, with legal papers in connection with a high-profile lawsuit against its competitor. The company alleges that Deel paid one of its employees to spy on them. However, the French bailiffs hired by Rippling to deliver the papers have been unable to locate Bouaziz at his listed Paris address, as reported by the Irish newspaper Business Post. Rippling’s legal team is pursuing this lawsuit in Ireland, which includes a dramatic affidavit from the alleged spy that has captured widespread attention. Deel, on the other…
In recent years, delayed marriages and a growing focus on careers have led many women to consider preserving their fertility through egg freezing. However, the steep cost of the procedure, which can range from $10,000 to $15,000 per attempt, makes it unaffordable for many women during their most fertile years—typically in their 20s and early 30s. Enter Cofertility, a startup founded by former Uber executive Lauren Makler and health tech angel investor Halle Tecco, which offers women the opportunity to freeze their eggs for free in exchange for donating half of the eggs retrieved to those unable to conceive. Cofertility’s…
When Elon Musk announced that his AI startup, xAI, had acquired his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), in an all-stock deal, it certainly raised some eyebrows. However, the merger makes a lot of sense in several ways. xAI’s chatbot, Grok, was already deeply integrated into X, and the platform was struggling financially. Musk also needed a way to make his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter appear more like a strategic move for dominance in the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), rather than an impulsive purchase. But beyond the merger itself, this deal highlights a deeper characteristic of Musk’s…
A group of former OpenAI employees has filed a proposed amicus brief supporting Elon Musk in his ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI. The brief opposes OpenAI’s planned transition from a nonprofit organization to a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). The filing was submitted by Lawrence Lessig, a Harvard Law professor, on behalf of 12 ex-OpenAI employees:Steven Adler, Rosemary Campbell, Neil Chowdhury, Jacob Hilton, Daniel Kokotajlo, Gretchen Krueger, Todor Markov, Richard Ngo, Girish Sastry, William Saunders, Carrol Wainwright, and Jeffrey Wu. Key Points from the Brief: Background on the Case: Musk’s Lawsuit: Additional Developments: OpenAI’s Response: Timeline: Also Read : Stripe CEO Says…
Digital payments platform Stripe invites customers to join its management meetings every two weeks to gather “candid feedback,” according to co-founder and CEO. In an April 8 post on X, Collison revealed that a customer participates in the first 30 minutes of the meeting, which includes about 40 senior leaders from across the company. “Even though we already have a lot of customer feedback mechanisms, it somehow always spurs new thoughts and investigations,” he wrote. This initiative underscores Stripe’s ongoing efforts to stay closely aligned with its user base. Founded in 2010, Stripe is considered the most valuable private fintech…
Just a day after it was revealed that is backing the stealth EV startup Slate Auto, a prototype of the company’s low-cost electric pickup truck has been spotted in public. A Reddit user posted an image to the r/whatisthiscar subreddit showing a compact, dark gray, two-seater pickup truck being offloaded from a container near their office in Los Angeles. The vehicle is reportedly one of Slate Auto’s early concept models, according to a source familiar with the company’s vehicle design. That source confirmed the truck seen in the photo is one of the prototypes used to attract investors, including the…
A Waymo self-driving robotaxi caused an unexpected jam at a Chick-fil-A in Santa Monica this week after getting trapped in the restaurant’s narrow drive-through lane. The incident, first reported by KTLA 5, was confirmed by Waymo in an email to TechCrunch. According to Waymo, the vehicle had just completed a passenger drop-off in the parking lot when it attempted a multi-point turn. The close proximity of the drive-through lane and other parked cars made the maneuver impossible, leading the vehicle to block traffic temporarily. No passengers were on board at the time. Thankfully, there were no injuries — just some…
Washington, D.C. — Former Meta executive turned whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams delivered explosive testimony before the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, alleging that the tech giant formerly known as Facebook knowingly targeted emotionally vulnerable teens with advertisements to maximize profits. Wynn-Williams, who served as the Director of Global Public Policy at Facebook, recently released a tell-all book titled Careless People, detailing what she describes as a “shocking level of apathy” from Meta leadership — including CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg — about the real-world harm caused by their platform. Targeting Teens Based on Mental Health During the hearing, held…
OnePlus seems to be preparing for the launch of its next high-end tablet in India. A new device has appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification portal, indicating an imminent release. Though the official name has not been revealed, multiple sources suggest the device could be the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro, a possible rebranded version of the , which is expected to debut in China on April 10, 2025. This would be the second major tablet release from OnePlus following the OnePlus Pad 2, which launched in July 2024. With its improved specifications and premium design, the upcoming…
In a surprising development, Mumbai has overtaken Delhi to become India’s most forgetful city, according to Uber’s 9th Annual Lost and Found Index. This annual report ranks cities based on the frequency of items left behind in Uber rides. While Delhi slipped to second place, Pune climbed to third. On the other end, Hyderabad emerged as the most mindful metro, recording the fewest reports of lost items. Common items like Phone, wallets, and earphones topped the list of forgotten belongings. However, 2024 also saw a range of bizarre items left behind, including a gold biscuit, a wedding saree, 25kg of…
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to acquire io Products, the AI hardware startup co-founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, according to a new report from The Information. The potential acquisition could be valued at around $500 million, though sources say OpenAI may ultimately opt to partner with io Products instead. The startup, which remains in stealth mode, has been exploring innovative AI-powered hardware concepts — including smart home devices. Ive left Apple in 2019 to launch his own design studio, LoveFrom. In an interview with The New York Times last year, he confirmed…
Trevor Milton, the controversial founder of Nikola, is attempting to buy back the bankrupt electric truck company’s assets, according to court filings and a person familiar with the matter. Nikola filed for in February and hopes to sell its business by mid-April. However, Milton’s bid was met with resistance. As previously reported by the Phoenix Business Journal, Nikola blocked him from personally inspecting the Coolidge, Arizona factory earlier this month. Milton founded Nikola in 2014 and took it public in 2020 through one of the first high-profile He stepped down months later amid fraud allegations, was convicted of securities fraud…