Wearable health-tech startup Ultrahuman said hackers gained unauthorized access to customers’ wellness data after stealing an employee’s credentials through malware. On Wednesday, the India-based startup informed affected customers of the incident via email, stating that the breach occurred on March 27 and involved a system used for internal analytics. The company said it detected the…
In what may be one of the more questionable uses of AI to date, Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will display AI-generated images of products within its shopping app based on users’ search queries. That’s right — a retailer where people shop for real-world products thinks that displaying fake photos will “help” consumers better…
The widespread hacking campaign that relied on simply asking Meta AI’s chatbot to take over a victim’s Instagram account appears to have continued even after the company said the issue had been resolved. Meanwhile, the company has been scrambling to secure the targeted accounts and alert victims. Over the weekend, hackers claimed to be exploiting…
Customer support and service are among the hottest sectors in voice AI right now. But building a product that sounds human and responds without noticeable delay turns out to be much harder in some markets than others — and most of the major players weren’t built with Africa and the Middle East in mind. AethexAI,…
TikTok announced on Wednesday that it’s launching a new standalone app in the U.S. dedicated to cultural milestones like the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The new app, called TikTok Pro Events, allows users to engage with other fans, explore trending videos, and access curated creator feeds. Users aged 18 and above can earn “Stars,” which…
When is Amazon Prime Day? This year, Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, June 23, to Friday, June 26. How did we choose these early Amazon Prime Day deals? I spend lots of time writing about health trackers, sleep monitors, and wellness technology. I also think most of these sales events are marginally helpful for…
Meta is testing a new “Series” feature for Reels that’s designed to make it easier to keep up with serialized content on Instagram and Facebook, the company told TechCrunch. Select creators will now be able to create a series using their Reels, both new and old. Each Reel will become an episode in a bigger…
Fusion startup Xcimer Energy on Wednesday flipped the switch on its Phoenix laser system, which the company says is the largest privately owned example in the world. Xcimer’s approach to fusion power is modeled after the National Ignition Facility (NIF), which proved in December 2022 that a controlled fusion reaction could release more power than…
TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026 to spotlight some of the most important conversations shaping the future of artificial intelligence. As part of the collaboration, TechCrunch and VivaTech will also showcase emerging founders through the VivaTech Innovation of the Year competition. The winner will earn a chance to pitch live in Paris and secure a…
Password manager maker Dashlane says hackers have obtained at least a dozen encrypted vaults used for storing customer passwords during a weekend cyberattack. The company said on its website that hackers brute-forced the company’s two-factor authentication system, granting the hackers access to about 20 customer accounts. By defeating its two-factor mechanism, the hackers were able…