WhatsApp is testing a new storage management feature that allows users to monitor and free up device space directly from the chat window. The update, spotted in WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.31.13, aims to simplify storage cleanup by eliminating the need to navigate through multiple app settings. With the new shortcut, users can quickly…
The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re…
In this tutorial, we explore LitServe, a lightweight and powerful serving framework that allows us to deploy machine learning models as APIs with minimal effort. We build and test multiple endpoints that demonstrate real-world functionalities such as text generation, batching, streaming, multi-task processing, and caching, all running locally without relying on external APIs. By the…
Microsoft has rolled out an emergency out-of-band (OOB) update, KB5070773, to address a Windows 11 bug that disabled USB input devices like mice and keyboards in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). The issue surfaced after the KB5066835 security update earlier this month, affecting systems running Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and Windows Server 2025. The…
OpenAI recently launched new app integrations in ChatGPT to allow you to connect your accounts directly to ChatGPT and ask the assistant to do things for you. For instance, with a Spotify integration, you can tell it to create personalized playlists that will show up right in your Spotify app. To get started, make sure…
An investigation by EU regulators has found TikTok and Meta in breach of the Union’s rules concerning illegal or harmful online content. The European Commission (EC) said on Friday that preliminary findings show both companies are not complying with Digital Services Act (DSA) rules that require them to give researchers adequate access to public data….
Two years ago, former SpaceX engineers used rocket tech to develop a power plant capable of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, with a small asterisk. To draw down CO2, it burned plant waste, making it a sort of “vegetarian rocket engine” for the grid. This week, Arbor Energy said it had raised a $55…
Instagram announced on Friday that it will now let you go back and see your previously watched Reels thanks to a new “Watch History” feature. Rival TikTok has had a Watch History feature for a few years now. With the new feature, you can go back and find videos you might not have had the…
With TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 right around the corner, we’re thrilled to introduce the companies hosting Side Events that will extend the buzz and excitement to the thousands of attendees and Silicon Valley locals alike. Whether it’s a fun happy hour, insightful panels, or energizing morning runs, “Disrupt Week” — happening from October 25-31 — offers…
Just 3 days until lift-off for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and the Space Stage is ready to explore the future of space tech (and every other frontier of innovation). Space leaders Adam Maher (Ursa), Dr. Lucy Hoag (Violet Labs), and Dr. Debra L. Emmons (The Aerospace Corporation) will unpack how AI is transforming life in…
