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Truecaller gets into the eSIM business to diversify its revenue streams | TechCrunch
…Truecaller said it is working with global cellular connectivity provider Telna and telecom software provider Telness Tech to operate the eSIM platform. Where there are other eSIM providers like Airalo, Holafly, Roamless…
RSI is the new AGI — and it's just as hard to pin down | TechCrunch
The word “recursion” is the latest buzzword in AI circles. Two separate startups have taken on the name, and many more have started referencing Recursive self-improvement (RSI) in their roadmaps. Like…
Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with criminal investigation | TechCrunch
…The researchers’ accounts on those platforms have been banned. Nightmare Eclipse and Microsoft did not respond to a request for comment. Cybersecurity veterans warn of chilling effect This public spat brings back…
Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399 | TechCrunch
…Oura is also moving beyond insights into offering actual care. The company is partnering with Counsel Health, an on-demand platform that combines AI with licensed physicians to bring care directly into…
Meta's Oversight Board says account bans lack due process, transparency | TechCrunch
…When he tried to appeal, a message on the screen stated, “You cannot request another review of this decision.” The move financially impacted him, he said. Designer Alex Smola also woke up…
Runway started by helping filmmakers — now it wants to beat Google at AI | TechCrunch
…Runway was among the first to develop AI video generation, but world models are a different race with deep-pocketed and well-respected competitors. Google, former Meta chief scientist Yann LeCun , AI…
OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned | TechCrunch
…Any legal move would likely wait until after the conclusion of OpenAI’s ongoing trial with Elon Musk. Still, it’s a reminder of what a difficult partner Apple can be for…
Users turn to jailbreaking their older Kindles as Amazon ends support | TechCrunch
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Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch | TechCrunch
…Still, Lucid executives struck a positive tone during the call, noting that all the development and certifications are moving along as expected. Topics autonomous vehicles , Exclusive , lucid , luid gravity , nuro , Transportation , Uber…