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For the last two decades, Google has brought people a list of algorithmically selected links from the web for any given search query. At I/O 2025, Google made clear that the concept of Search is firmly in its rearview mirror. On Tuesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his executives presented new ways to bring users the web, this time intermediated through a series of AI agents. “We couldn’t be more excited about this chapter of Google search where you can truly ask anything […] your simplest and hardest questions, your deepest research, your personalized shopping needs,” said Google’s VP of…
The early bird sees the future first — and saves the most. The old saying goes, “the early bird gets the worm.” But in tech — and in life — it’s not really about the worm. It’s about spotting what’s next before the crowd rushes in and the price goes up. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is happening October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. And for the next five days, you can claim your spot — not just ahead of the noise, but at a serious discount. Early Bird rates save you up to $900 — and your plus-one gets…
Shopify is giving its merchants a slew of new AI-powered tools designed to help them enhance the online shopping experience for their customers. This includes an AI store builder for users to set up storefronts using a single prompt, as well as an AI generator for creating elements (such as banners) without knowing how to code. The platform also upgraded Sidekick, its AI commerce assistant, with new voice chat and screen sharing capabilities. These updates were announced on Wednesday during Shopify’s Edition launch day, the company’s biannual announcement that showcases recent changes to the platform. Image Credits:Shopify The goal of…
Summary Destiny 2 Update 8.2.6.2 focuses on bug fixes, including reducing match chance for Trials of Osiris. The smaller update also fixed a bug that dropped Rite of the Nine weapons at zero power Bungie continues to make tweaks to Destiny 2, recently reducing Dungeon rotation to two weeks for Rite of the Nine. Bungie released Update 8.2.6.2 for Destiny 2, making tweaks to numerous activities like Rite of the Nine and more. With Episode Heresy slowly approaching its end this summer, Bungie continues to make changes to the core Destiny 2 experience, with one major recent change being made…
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed the Stablecoin Bill, paving the way for a regulated framework that could position the region as a global leader in digital assets and Web3 development. In a May 21 post on X, Legislative Council member Johnny Ng Kit-Chong said the bill passed its third reading, clearing the final hurdle for adoption.“It is expected that by the end of this year, major institutions will be able to apply to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to become licensed stablecoin issuers,” Ng said.Image of the legislative assembly session. Source: Johnny Ng Kit-ChongAccording to the new Hong Kong…
JPMorgan Chase, the biggest bank in the U.S., is now allowing its clients to buy bitcoin — a big change of heart for an institution whose CEO, Jamie Dimon, has been a long-time critic of the scarce digital asset. Dimon made the announcement on the bank’s investor day, which came as a shift in JPMorgan’s approach to digital assets. “We are going to allow you to buy it,” he said. “We’re not going to custody it. We’re going to put it in statements for clients.” That means clients can buy BTC through JPMorgan but the bank won’t hold or store…
Three years ago, as the pandemic caused chaos for companies big and small, Colgate-Palmolive’s chief supply chain officer Luciano Sieber orchestrated a “logistics blitz.” The result gave Sieber a better understanding of how Colgate-Palmolive moves its products around the world. But it stuck Sieber with another problem: too much data. About a year ago, Sieber says he found a solution to that problem with Uber Freight. The ride-hailing service’s long-running logistics and analytics arm has been developing new ways to wrangle large amounts of data by using artificial intelligence. Colgate-Palmolive became one of the first companies to use one of…
Summary The Xbox Series X/S offers a variety of engaging MMOs, catering to different preferences and play styles. Recommended MMOs on Xbox Series X/S include Fallout 76, Destiny 2, and Warframe for unique experiences. The Elder Scrolls Online is considered the best MMO on Xbox Series X/S, providing vast world-building and captivating quests. MMOs have a niche audience, and that’s even more true for console MMO releases. However, the Xbox Series X/S has a multitude of MMOs available for players to try. Ranging from classic high-fantasy MMORPGs, to relaxing creature-collecting MMOs, there is something available for everyone. Sometimes, players just…
Amsterdam-based Theta Capital Management has raised over $175 million for its latest fund-of-funds, aimed at supporting early-stage blockchain startups through specialized venture capital (VC) firms.The new vehicle, Theta Blockchain Ventures IV, will channel capital into crypto-native VC firms with a track record in backing blockchain innovation, Theta’s managing partner and chief investment officer Ruud Smets told Bloomberg.Smets said the strategy focuses on specialist managers who can outperform generalist investors in the earliest funding rounds.“We’ve always been looking for areas where specialization and active management provide a sustainable edge,” Smets noted. He said that the experience and positioning of dedicated crypto…
European stock markets end where they startedEuropean stock markets ended the day flat, with the Stoxx Europe 600 index dropping only 0.04%.Meanwhile, the FTSE 100 rose 0.06%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.4% and Germany’s DAX rose 0.3%On Thursday, London-listed companies EasyJet, British Land and BT Group are set to report their quarterly earnings.— Ganesh RaoEuropean stocks little changed after hotter than expected UK inflation figuresEuropean stocks were little changed around midday in London, with major bourses and sectors remaining in the red, after M&S, JD Sports, and Curry’s released earnings, while U.K. inflation came in hotter than expected.The regional Stoxx…