At WWDC 2025, Apple sang developers’ praises amid AI letdowns and App Store battles Apple has yet to deliver on some of the key technology advances that could modernize developers' apps for the AI era.

TechCrunch

At WWDC 2025, Apple sang developers' praises amid AI letdowns and App Store battles | TechCrunch

Apple has yet to deliver on some of the key technology advances that could modernize developers' apps for the AI era.

WWDC 2025: Everything that Apple ‘Sherlocked’ this time Just like every year, Apple has once again built in some features into its operating systems that were previously available through third-party apps.

TechCrunch

WWDC 2025: Everything that Apple 'Sherlocked' this time | TechCrunch

Just like every year, Apple has once again built in some features into its operating systems that were previously available through third-party apps.

Corporate AI adoption may be leveling off, according to Ramp data A healthy chunk of corporate America has eagerly embraced AI, betting that the tech will bring heretofore unrealizable productivity gains. But adoption may be leveling off, according to transaction data from fintech company Ramp.

TechCrunch

Corporate AI adoption may be leveling off, according to Ramp data | TechCrunch

A healthy chunk of corporate America has eagerly embraced AI, betting that the tech will bring heretofore unrealizable productivity gains. But adop...

Major US grocery distributor warns of disruption after cyberattack UNFI, a grocery distributor for Whole Foods and others, warned of disruptions to customer orders after a cyberattack.

TechCrunch

Major US grocery distributor warns of disruption after cyberattack | TechCrunch

UNFI, a grocery distributor for Whole Foods and others, warned of disruptions to customer orders after a cyberattack.

PayPal is adding hotel booking within its app, powered by Selfbook PayPal is partnering with hotel payment provider Selfbook to let users search for and book hotels within the PayPal app. The company said that it will let users pay through PayPal at checkout and offer exclusive discounts to users within the app. Users can also use PayPal Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for select hotels […]

TechCrunch

PayPal is adding hotel booking within its app, powered by Selfbook | TechCrunch

PayPal is partnering with hotel payment provider Selfbook to let users search for and book hotels within the PayPal app.

WWDC 2025: What to expect from this year’s conference At WWDC 2025, Apple will likely focus on the next iOS, which is rumored to have the most significant design change since the introduction of iOS 7.

TechCrunch

WWDC 2025: Everything announced, including Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence updates, and more | TechCrunch

At WWDC 2025, Apple will likely focus on the next iOS, which is rumored to have the most significant design change since the introduction of iOS 7.

Trump fast-tracks supersonic travel, amid spate of flight-related executive orders President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration to lift the 52-year ban on supersonic flight over U.S. soil.

TechCrunch

Trump fast-tracks supersonic travel amid spate of flight-related executive orders | TechCrunch

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration to lift the 52-year ban on supersonic flight over U....

X names Polymarket as its official prediction market partner X announced on Friday that it has partnered with Polymarket, naming it the platform’s official prediction market partner.

TechCrunch

X names Polymarket as its official prediction market partner | TechCrunch

X announced on Friday that it has partnered with Polymarket, naming it the platform’s official prediction market partner.

Startups Weekly: It’s buying season From acquiring stealth startups to larger ones, and from funding Series A to G, buyers and investors made for a busy news cycle.

TechCrunch

Startups Weekly: It’s buying season | TechCrunch

From acquiring stealth startups to larger ones, and from funding Series A to G, buyers and investors made for a busy news cycle.

Google says its updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is better at coding Google on Thursday announced an update to its Gemini 2.5 Pro preview model that the company claims is better at certain programming tasks. The company’s calling it an “updated preview,” building on the upgrade to Gemini 2.5 Pro that Google announced around a month ago. Google says the model will roll out in general availability […]

TechCrunch

Google says its updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is better at coding | TechCrunch

Google says the update to its Gemini 2.5 Pro preview model is better at certain programming tasks and builds on the upgrade to Gemini 2.5 Pro the c...

Apple says 82% of compatible iPhones are running iOS 18 Apple said on Thursday that more than 82% of compatible iPhones are running the latest version of its smartphone operating system, iOS 18.

TechCrunch

Apple says 82% of compatible iPhones are running iOS 18 | TechCrunch

Apple said on Thursday that more than 82% of compatible iPhones are running the latest version of its smartphone operating system, iOS 18.

Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon A major development showcasing the potential for the open social web was unveiled Thursday at the online conference known as FediForum. From the makers of Bridgy Fed, a tool that connects decentralized open social networks, like Mastodon and Bluesky, there now comes a new project known as Bounce that will allow users to migrate their […]

TechCrunch

Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon | TechCrunch

The overall goal at A New Social is to shift the power of social networks back to the people, not the platform makers, by giving them tools that le...

ChatGPT introduces meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, Box, and more OpenAI’s ChatGPT is adding new features for business users, including integrations with different cloud services, meeting recording, and MCP connection support for connecting to tools for deep research. As part of the launch, ChatGPT is gaining connectors for Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive. This allows ChatGPT to look for information across users’ own […]

TechCrunch

ChatGPT introduces meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, Box, and more | TechCrunch

As part of the launch, ChatGPT is gaining connectors for Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive. This allows ChatGPT to look for info...

Rosebud lands $6M to scale its interactive AI journaling app Journaling app Rosebud has raised $6 million in seed funding as it seeks to flesh out its app as an AI mentor for self-reflection and personal growth. 

TechCrunch

Rosebud lands $6M to scale its interactive AI journaling app | TechCrunch

Journaling app Rosebud has raised $6 million in seed funding as it seeks to flesh out its app as an AI mentor for self-reflection and personal growth.

TikTok rolls out AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to limit content you don’t want to see TikTok is rolling out AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to allow people to limit content they don’t want to see on their For You page, the company announced on Tuesday. While TikTok already allows users to use keyword filters to restrict specific content from appearing in their feeds, the new Smart Keyword filters will use AI […]

TechCrunch

TikTok rolls out AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to limit content you don't want to see | TechCrunch

While TikTok already allows users to use keyword filters to restrict specific content from appearing in their feeds, the new Smart Keyword Filters ...

Wispr Flow releases iOS app in a bid to make dictation feel effortless A startup called Wispr Flow feels it can outdo the bigwigs with its dictation tech that supports more than 100 languages.

TechCrunch

Wispr Flow releases iOS app in a bid to make dictation feel effortless | TechCrunch

A startup called Wispr Flow feels it can outdo the bigwigs with its dictation tech that supports more than 100 languages.

Watch Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote right here Apple will host its WWDC developer conference for 2025 from June 9 to June 13.

TechCrunch

How to watch Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote | TechCrunch

Apple is expected to unveil changes to its operating systems iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS at its Worldwide Developers Conference.

TikTok launches ‘TikTok for Artists,’ a new music insights platform TikTok announced on Tuesday that it’s officially launching TikTok for Artists, a new music insights platform that is designed to help artists build their careers. The official launch comes two months after TikTok was spotted testing the platform in select countries. The tool is built to help artists and their teams better connect with fans, […]

TechCrunch

TikTok launches 'TikTok for Artists,' a new music insights platform | TechCrunch

TikTok is officially launching TikTok for Artists, a new music insights platform that is designed to help artists build their careers.

Irish fintech NomuPay lands $40M at a $290M valuation from SoftBank As global trade evolves, there’s an increasing demand for diverse cross-border payment options. That’s why an Irish-based fintech startup called NomuPay has raised $40 million in a Series C round from SB Payment Service (SBPS), a subsidiary of Japanese telco giant SoftBank Corp, at a valuation of $290 million. NomuPay makes it easier for merchants […]

TechCrunch

Irish fintech Nomupay lands $40M at a $290M valuation from SoftBank | TechCrunch

Nomupay makes it easier for merchants to process cross-border payments across the fragmented payment system in Asia, as well as for merchants and t...

Chime, last valued at $25B, aims for $11B in upcoming IPO Chime, whose pending IPO is expected to be one of 2025’s blockbuster hits, issued a share price range on Monday of $24 to $26. That’s an up-to-$11.2-billion market cap. At the mid-range, the company will raise $800 million for itself and a handful of investors, including European VC powerhouse Cathay Innovation, who plan to sell […]

TechCrunch

Chime, last valued at $25B, aims for $11B in upcoming IPO | TechCrunch

There's at least one strong indication that Chime insiders think this will be a blockbuster IPO, despite a modest price range.