Publishers will be able to opt out of AI Search, thanks to new regulation | TechCrunch
… Google notes that a website’s decision to opt out of generative AI search features will not be used as a ranking signal for traditional Google search. …
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Google's new Universal Cart wants to follow your entire shopping journey across the internet | TechCrunch
… With Universal Cart, users can add products they’re considering from anywhere on Google — while browsing Search, chatting with Gemini, watching YouTube, or reading Gmail. …
YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and 'Auto speed' | TechCrunch
… The new on-the-go mode gives Premium users access to listener-friendly controls designed for activities like running, commuting, or multitasking. Users will get access to quick controls like skipping forward or backward, or jumping to the next episode. …
Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO | TechCrunch
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Indigo brings the open social web to one app | TechCrunch
… Plus, you can access all your custom feeds and lists from across both social networks through the app’s “more” menu, track your notifications across both services, and search across Bluesky and Mastodon using Indigo’s universal search. …
CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target open source software developers | TechCrunch
… This included publishing malicious extensions on a marketplace used by developers; malvertising — where hackers pay for sponsored search results that trick victims into downloading malware; and using credentials stolen in previous hacks, which allowed the hijacking of developer accounts and the pla… …
Flipper unveils a Linux-powered networking gadget built for hackers and tinkerers | TechCrunch
… By doing this, users can play around with software and go back to a clean copy without swapping or flashing SD cards. As part of the development, the company is also making a FlipCTL interface to control small screen LCDs on devices like Flipper One with D-pad and touch controls. …
Five architects of the AI economy explain where the wheels are coming off | TechCrunch
… Meta’s former chief AI scientist, Yan LeCun, signed on as founding chair of its technical research board earlier this year. …
Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models | TechCrunch
… View Bio Most Popular Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes during testing in Florida Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘for…
Users turn to jailbreaking their older Kindles as Amazon ends support | TechCrunch
… Users can also install KOReader, a popular open-source e-book reader for jailbroken Kindles. …