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Hugging Face says its new robotics model is so efficient it can run on a MacBook | TechCrunch
"{description} Hugging Face has released SmolVLA, an open AI model for robotics that is lightweight yet powerful, capable of running on consumer hardware, and designed to democratize access to vision-language-action models, furthering their efforts in creating an ecosystem of affordable robotics solutions."
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Open Source AI Agent: Build Full Stack Apps
App.build generates real applications from scratch using the Neon platform, incorporating features like Neon Postgres and Neon Auth. It is an open-source, developer-focused tool that serves as a reference for code generation products aiming to leverage Neon technologies.
2025-06-04 - app.build
Smart Palette
"{description} Smart Palette revolutionizes art creation by allowing users to design unique, professional-quality pieces that match their personal style and space, with the help of intelligent design guidance and technology."
2025-06-04 - smartpalette.io
Trump’s Truth Social continues crypto push with step toward bitcoin ETF launch: CNBC Crypto World
Bitcoin experiences a decline while ether sees an increase, as Bitfarms CEO Ben Gagnon discusses the company's strategic shift towards high-performance computing and AI. Additionally, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino shares insights on global investments and the outlook for stablecoin regulation in the U.S. at a crypto conference.
2025-06-04 - cnbc.com
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Ransomware gang claims responsibility for Kettering Health hack | TechCrunch
"A ransomware attack by the Interlock group on Kettering Health in Ohio led to the theft of over 940 gigabytes of sensitive data, including patient and employee information, as the healthcare system continues to recover and restore its electronic health record system."
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Now Deel is accusing Rippling of spying by ‘impersonating’ a customer | TechCrunch
Deel and Rippling are embroiled in a legal battle over corporate spying allegations, with Deel accusing Rippling of impersonating a customer to access its systems, while Rippling claims Deel paid an employee to spy on its internal network. The lawsuit highlights intense competition and personal vendettas, with both companies hurling accusations and insults, and Deel asserting its profitability amidst the controversy.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
AMD takes aim at Nvidia's AI hardware dominance with Brium acquisition | TechCrunch
AMD has acquired AI software optimization startup Brium to enhance its AI hardware capabilities and reduce Nvidia's market dominance, aiming to create a more open AI software ecosystem by enabling AI software to work across various hardware platforms.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Reddit sues Anthropic for allegedly not paying for training data | TechCrunch
{Reddit is suing Anthropic for allegedly using its data to train AI models without proper authorization, marking a significant legal challenge over AI training data practices, while highlighting existing agreements with companies like OpenAI and Google.}
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Klarna CEO says company will use humans to offer VIP customer service | TechCrunch
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski discusses the company's strategic use of AI to reduce costs and enhance customer service, while emphasizing the continued importance of human employees and addressing challenges like fintech scams and data consolidation.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Your Road to Power BI Certification Starts Here
"{description} Learn Power BI through the new PL-300 livestream series, offering real-time, expert-led sessions designed to enhance your data analysis skills, boost your career with certification, and connect you with a supportive community."
2025-06-04 - powerbi.microsoft.com
RevenueCat and Paddle team up to help app developers profit from web payments | TechCrunch
Payments and subscription infrastructure providers Paddle and RevenueCat have partnered to offer an alternative to Apple’s in-app purchases, allowing developers to process their own payments and manage subscriptions across web and mobile platforms, following a U.S. App Store policy change.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Snap launches Lens Studio iOS and web apps for creating AR Lenses with AI and simple tools | TechCrunch
Snap has introduced a stand-alone Lens Studio iOS app and web tool to simplify AR Lens creation for users of all skill levels, expanding beyond its desktop application for professional developers and reinforcing its commitment to AR technology.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Bloom - Turn questions into insights — 10× faster
"{description} A technical overview of the QuantumFluxCapacitor class, detailing its initialization, energy charging, field stabilization, and temporal displacement capabilities, interspersed with simulated system activity logs and network interface details."
2025-06-04 - joinbloom.ai
Venmo introduces new debit card benefits and payment options as rival Cash App struggles | TechCrunch
Venmo is expanding its services beyond peer-to-peer payments by introducing new debit card benefits, such as tap-to-pay and cash back offers, and enabling payments with retailers like TikTok Shop and Uber, positioning itself as a more comprehensive fintech platform.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Google delays rollout of its 'Ask Photos' AI search feature | TechCrunch
Google is delaying the rollout of its "Ask Photos" feature for about two weeks due to issues with latency, quality, and user experience, as stated by Google Photos product manager Jamie Aspinall. The feature, which utilizes Google's Gemini AI model to allow users to search their photo libraries using natural language prompts, was initially announced at last year's Google I/O developer conference.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Show HN: Bonvago.com – Shows hidden hotel discounts and bonus rewards
"Bonvago.com is a user-friendly hotel booking platform offering hidden rates, AI-generated hotel review summaries, and BONV points for bookings, with plans to expand into flights, rental cars, and more."
2025-06-04 - news.ycombinator.com
The Washington Post Is Secretly Planning to Start Publishing Articles Created Using AI
The _Washington Post_ is reportedly developing an AI tool called "Ripple" to assist underqualified writers in publishing content, using an "AI writing coach" named "Ember" to guide them through the writing process, raising concerns about the quality and integrity of AI-assisted journalism.
2025-06-04 - futurism.com
Very Small Site - AI Website Generator
"Get a professional single-page website in just 2 minutes using AI, with no signup required, perfect for local businesses, freelancers, and event pages, offering free hosting and easy editing without technical skills."
2025-06-04 - verysmall.site
It's layoff 'season' at Phil Libin's Airtime | TechCrunch
Airtime, a video startup founded by Phil Libin, has laid off 25 employees from its 58-person team as part of its seasonal employment structure, citing a shift in company focus, despite previous assurances that no cuts were planned. The layoffs have caused frustration among staff, as they were informed earlier than expected, and the company's product has struggled to gain traction.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
From $5 to financial empowerment: Why Stash co-founder Brandon Krieg is a must-see at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 | TechCrunch
"TechCrunch All Stage 2025 offers startup founders invaluable insights and tools from industry leaders like Brandon Krieg of Stash, focusing on democratizing investment and scaling fintech startups while maintaining a mission-driven approach."
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Never-Ending Story - Create Your Own 8-bit Adventure
"{description} An engaging introduction to an adventure-themed article, inviting readers to embark on a journey by pressing the start button."
2025-06-04 - neverendingstory.ca
Obvio’s stop sign cameras use AI to root out unsafe drivers | TechCrunch
Obvio, a startup based in San Carlos, California, aims to enhance pedestrian safety by installing solar-powered cameras at stop signs, focusing on reducing traffic violations without contributing to excessive surveillance, and has secured $22 million in Series A funding led by Bain Capital Ventures to expand its operations.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
The Real Technical Challenge Behind NLQ and Why Most BI Tools Miss It
"Explores the challenges and technical complexities of implementing natural language queries in business intelligence tools, emphasizing the need for seamless integration with data layers, application logic, and user experience to provide fast, accurate, and trustworthy insights."
2025-06-04 - thetechblock.com
Rosebud lands $6M to scale its interactive AI journaling app | TechCrunch
Journaling app Rosebud has secured $6 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven platform, which provides personalized mentorship for self-reflection and personal growth, aiming to make quality mentorship accessible to all.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
TC Sessions: AI begins tomorrow—last chance to save on tickets | TechCrunch
"{description} TechCrunch Sessions: AI at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall is a must-attend event for AI leaders, featuring influential speakers and networking opportunities, with final discounted ticket offers available before the event begins."
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Android chipmaker Qualcomm fixes three zero-days exploited by hackers | TechCrunch
Qualcomm released patches to fix vulnerabilities in its chips, including three zero-days potentially exploited in targeted hacking campaigns, with Google’s TAG reporting the issues and urging device manufacturers to apply the updates promptly. Despite the availability of patches, some devices may remain vulnerable due to the distributed nature of Android.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Apple names 2025 Design Awards winners | TechCrunch
"Apple announced the winners and finalists of its 2025 Design Awards, highlighting indie apps and startups, with a notable absence of generative AI apps, and recognized apps like Speechify and Play for their innovative use of Apple's tools."
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Bolttech closes Series C at $147M with a $2.1B valuation to bolster its embedded insurance offerings | TechCrunch
Bolttech, a Singapore-based company specializing in embedded insurance, has raised $147 million in a Series C funding round at a $2.1 billion valuation, with plans to enhance its R&D capabilities and expand in Africa and North America, while forming a joint venture with Sumitomo to offer services in Asia.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
GitHub - vlgithub17/skapi-love-chatbot: index.html and styles.css for the 'How I Built my own AI Boyfriend Using Skapi' video.
Explore GitHub's suite of tools and features designed to enhance coding efficiency, security, and collaboration, including AI-powered code assistance, automated workflows, and advanced security measures. Discover resources like learning pathways, events, and community stories to further engage with the GitHub ecosystem.
2025-06-04 - github.com
Ask HN: How is the latest Open AI Codex?
A comparison between the latest version of Codex and Claude Code, focusing on user experiences and performance differences.
2025-06-04 - news.ycombinator.com
Show HN: Tiptap AI Agent – Add AI workflows to your text editor in minutes
"{The Tiptap AI Agent simplifies the integration of AI into rich text editors by providing tools to handle complex document structures, prompt input, and AI-generated changes, while supporting collaboration and user-defined tasks. It works with OpenAI or custom backends and includes features for reviewing and managing AI edits.}"
2025-06-04 - news.ycombinator.com
AI coding startups are at risk of being disrupted by Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI; a source says Microsoft's GitHub Copilot grew to $500M+ in revenue in 2024
"Sponsor Posts" highlights various AI and tech solutions, including Google's Veo 3 for video generation, Tribe AI's insights on AI adoption and challenges, Zoho's strategies for improving hybrid team collaboration, and IDrive's cloud data protection services. "Featured Podcasts" showcases a selection of tech and business podcasts, offering insights from industry leaders and exploring topics like AI debates, investing, company building, and visionary leadership.
2025-06-04 - techmeme.com
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI integration gives China supply chains an even greater advantage
{The article discusses the increasing reliance of American businesses on Chinese factories, which are rapidly adopting advanced technologies like AI and robotics for cost-cutting and quality control, and highlights the competitive landscape and digital transformation in China's manufacturing sector.}
2025-06-04 - cnbc.com
AI coding startups are at risk of being disrupted by Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI; source: Microsoft's GitHub Copilot grew to over $500M in revenue last year
Explore the latest sponsor posts and featured podcasts, including insights on AI video generation with Google Gemini, AI adoption challenges from Tribe AI, creative opportunities with Zoho, and data protection strategies with IDrive. Additionally, discover a range of tech and business podcasts covering topics from AI debates to interviews with industry leaders like Airbnb's CEO and Salesforce's Bret Taylor.
2025-06-04 - techmeme.com
One of Africa’s most successful founders is back with a new AI startup and already raised $9M | TechCrunch
Co-founders Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani, after selling their startup Expensya, have launched Thunder Code, a generative AI-powered software testing platform, securing $9 million in seed funding and aiming to revolutionize the software testing market with AI-driven solutions.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Windsurf says Anthropic is limiting its direct access to Claude AI models | TechCrunch
Windsurf, a coding startup reportedly acquired by OpenAI, faces challenges as Anthropic reduces its access to Claude AI models, forcing Windsurf to seek alternative compute providers and complicating access to Claude 4 for its users. Despite reaching $100 million ARR, Windsurf's growth may be hindered by limited access to Anthropic's models, prompting some users to switch to competitors like Cursor.
2025-06-04 - techcrunch.com
Business Insider slashes 21% of workforce amid strategic pivot toward AI – NaturalNews.com
_Business Insider_ is laying off 21 percent of its workforce as part of a restructuring strategy focused on AI-powered content production, streamlined operations, and a narrower editorial focus, drawing criticism from the Insider Union for prioritizing automation over journalism.
2025-06-04 - naturalnews.com
Anthropic's AI is writing its own blog — with human oversight | TechCrunch
Anthropic has launched "Claude Explains," a blog showcasing AI-generated content refined by human editors, highlighting a collaborative approach between AI and human expertise in creating educational resources.
2025-06-03 - techcrunch.com
Ask HN: Most (Writing) Tools Are AI-Enabled, Not AI-First. What's Still Missing?
Explores the limitations of current AI writing tools and seeks input from frequent users to identify real-world challenges and desired features for developing an AI-first writing editor.
2025-06-03 - news.ycombinator.com
Google places another fusion power bet on TAE Technologies | TechCrunch
TAE Technologies has raised an additional $150 million in funding to advance its fusion power technology, with significant contributions from Google, Chevron, and New Enterprise Associates, as the company aims to achieve commercial fusion power by the early 2030s.
2025-06-03 - techcrunch.com
LinRush - Track AI Product Recommendations
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2025-06-03 - linrush.com