Waymo taps Avis to manage robotaxi fleet in Dallas
Avis will handle general depot operations, including charging and maintaining the vehicles. Users will be able to hail a robotaxi through the Waymo app.
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Flexport sells former freight unicorn Convoy’s tech 2 years after buying it
The assets of Convoy are now in the hands of DAT Freight & Analytics.
Anthropic unveils new rate limits to curb Claude Code power users
The new rate limits will go into effect August 28 for subscribers to Anthropic’s $20-per-month Pro plan, as well as its $100- and $200-per-month Max plans.
Microsoft Edge is now an AI browser with launch of ‘Copilot Mode’
Microsoft’s Edge browser introduces an AI-powered “Copilot Mode” for smarter web browsing.
New York state cyber chief calls out Trump for cybersecurity cuts
The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump’s budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves.
Why Dispo’s co-founder made the leap from social media to steelmaking
Daniel Liss, co-founder of the social network Dispo and the dating app Teaser AI, is convinced he’s onto the next big thing: steelmaking. It all started a few op-eds he wrote for TechCrunch about anti-trust enforcement in social media.
Amazon disputes report that it raised prices of popular items since Trump took office
Amazon published a lengthy rebuttal to a WSJ report that found that Amazon prices had increased since Trump announced tariff plans.
Google Chrome adds AI-powered store summaries to help US shoppers
The feature will display a pop-up that informs consumers about the store’s reputation for things like product quality, shopping, pricing, customer service, and returns.
End of Bitcoin’s 4-Year Cycle? Bitwise CIO Sees Safer Market Ahead Amid Rising Inflows and Altcoin Momentum
For years, Bitcoin’s price behavior has followed a four-year cycle—halving events led to bull runs, followed by market corrections. But according to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, that narrative no longer fits the current market landscape. Related Reading: Ethereum Now More Valuable Than HSBC And American Express Combined “The four-year cycle […]
Bitcoin Mining Power Nears New Record: 7-Day Hashrate Hits 942 EH/s
On-chain data shows the weekly average Bitcoin Hashrate has surged to 942 EH/s, putting it within striking distance of the all-time high (ATH). Bitcoin Hashrate Has Gone Through A Recovery Run The “Hashrate” refers to a Bitcoin indicator that keeps track of the total amount of computing power that miners have currently attached to the […]