UK home healthcare provider Cera raises $150M to expand AI platform
All over the world, public health care systems have struggled to reset post-pandemic, and in particular, the aging population of Western countries is putting pressure on services, not least in the UK where 'NHS in crisis' is a regular headline in the media. . As a result, private companies, many with technology, see a gap in the market. Against...
CES set the stage for robotic vacuums to reach new heights
There are a variety of innovations in robotic vacuums on the CES show floor this year, from hands and feet to movable mops, movable towers, and new navigation systems. , it can be hard to see the functionality through all the hype. I spent last week in Las Vegas with my robot friends to find out how to get...
Watch Duty was downloaded 2 million times during the LA fires this week
The Watch Duty fire tracking app has become an important source of information for Los Angeles residents threatened by the ongoing wildfires. As TechCrunch's Maxwell Zeff explained, the app relies on a network of active and retired firefighters, first responders, official government reports, and volunteer journalists who monitor radio scanners to offer real-time updates on active wildfires. During this...
CES 2025: Self-driving cars are everywhere, as are other transportation technology trends
Even before CES 2025 starts some trends are starting to emerge – or rather, some gaps are emerging. All the US and some European automakers that helped turn CES into an auto show were absent. Several Chinese automakers are filling the void, notably Zeekr, an EV brand owned by China's Geely Holdings. Wey, the premium brand of Great Wall...
Is Mark Zuckerberg changing Meta for the Trump era
At this point, it's pretty clear what Donald Trump wants from Mark Zuckerberg. But what does Zuckerberg, who has now moved to Mar-a-Lago twice since the November election, want from the President-elect? They all described Meta's relationship with the outgoing Biden administration as incredibly hostile. It's safe to assume that Zuckerberg wants to reset the MAGA regime, especially since...
What’s next for our privacy?
Data brokers and their clients defend these transactions by saying that most of this data is anonymized—though it's doubtful that can be done in the case of geolocation data. Additionally, anonymized data can easily be re-identified, especially when combined with other personal information. Digital rights advocates have for years raised the alarm about this clandestine industry, particularly the...
Apple may add iPhone Air to its lineup
Apple's next major iPhone upgrade will include a new model called the iPhone 17 Air, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This seems like an obvious way to expand the lineup, given Apple's success with the Air moniker for thinner MacBooks and iPads (I'm typing those words on a MacBook Air), and it might even be better than the iPhone...
Here are five of the best founder tips I’ve learned as a Found host
After more than two years — and nearly 100 episodes — as the host of TechCrunch's recently ended podcast Found , I've learned a lot about how founders approach building startups. I've heard stories about how founders know when the time is right to expand their core product, about how startups approach hiring, what makes entrepreneurs take the leap...
How to turn off notification summaries powered by Apple Intelligence
With iOS 18, Apple launched Apple Intelligence, which includes an AI-powered feature to summarize notifications. If you get a lot of notifications from one app, the feature summarizes the contents of all notifications in one card that appears on the lock screen. You can remove the stack after reading the summary, or tap to check individual notifications. However, these...
Open source licensing: Everything you need to know
Open source drives the tech world forward, shaping 90% of the modern software stack through frameworks; library; database; operating system; and countless standalone applications. The benefits of open source software are well understood, promising greater control and transparency. However, there is a constant struggle between open nature and ownership, which has led many companies to withdraw from open source...
