Palo Alto Networks has acquired Console, a two-year-old startup specializing in autonomous AI agents for IT help desk automation, in a deal valued at 500 million dollars in cash and stock. Founded in 2024 with 29 million dollars in venture backing, Console will be integrated into the company’s Cortex platform. The integration will allow security […]
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The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, bringing practical insights and strategic advice for startup founders and operators. Industry leaders and venture capitalists will gather to address essential growth challenges, including capital raising, talent acquisition, and navigating the evolving technology landscape. This year’s agenda tackles critical topics such as building resilient businesses outside […]
Continue ReadingConfirmed by 2 independent sources. Apple has officially updated its Apple Maps service to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users within the United States, matching a prior move by Google. The update complies with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump requiring federal geographic databases to reflect the new designation. The altered […]
Continue ReadingInstagram has announced updated policies regarding AI-generated accounts, introducing stricter measures to tackle deception across the platform. The social network is renaming its creator disclosure to the clearer “AI-generated profile” label, helping users easily identify when a featured person is entirely synthetic. Under the updated framework, creators who fail to properly disclose that their profile […]
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Apple has refreshed its computer lineup by introducing new Mac mini and Mac Studio models. These devices feature next-generation processors that deliver enhanced performance, although their starting prices are slightly higher compared to previous generations. Official release dates are scheduled for later in the month. In addition to Apple’s computers, the tech market is seeing […]
Continue ReadingChess.com, the dominant online chess platform, is branching out beyond its traditional domain by launching new companion sites for classic games. The company recently released Gambit, a free online poker platform designed purely for learning and community engagement without any real-money gambling involved. The rapid development of the new platform was heavily accelerated by artificial […]
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on Flock AI surveillance cameras amid a growing bipartisan backlash. The decision precedes an investigation revealing that the state spent over $30 million on these devices, funded largely by fees tacked onto insurance policies ostensibly meant to combat catalytic converter theft. Flock cameras have faced intense scrutiny […]
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Spanish startup Liux is entering the competitive microcar market with the Liux Big, a compact electric vehicle designed with circular economy principles at its core. Amid growing competition from low-cost Chinese imports, the company aims to carve out a distinct niche by prioritizing eco-friendly manufacturing and a novel linen-based biocomposite body. Having secured pan-European homologation, […]
Continue ReadingAt this year’s TechBBQ conference in Copenhagen, Europe’s tech community shifted its focus from what artificial intelligence can achieve to the critical question of who actually controls the technology. Investors, founders, and operators engaged in deep debates about how Europe can build independent infrastructure rather than relying entirely on systems from the U.S. and China. […]
Continue ReadingThe artificial intelligence sector is experiencing a historic wave of acquisitions centered around open-weight model platforms, with tech giants like Nvidia and Stripe committing billions of dollars. Essential developer hubs such as Hugging Face and OpenRouter have become prime targets as major players rush to secure direct access to the developer ecosystem. This consolidation is […]
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