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Day: April 30, 2025

Google and Duolingo think AI can change the way we learn languages. Are they right?

AI continues to expand its reach into our lives, and language learning is next on the list. This week brought big developments from both Google and Duolingo on that front. On Google’s end, the search giant launched new Gemini-powered AI tools for users to learn foreign languages. Dubbed Little Language Lessons, the experimental feature offers […]

Apple sends out spyware attack notifications to targeted users

Apple has just sent out another round of notifications to iPhone users who may have been targeted in sophisticated and wide-ranging spyware attacks. Two separate users, Italian journalist Ciro Pellegrino and Dutch right-wing political commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek, both shared on Wednesday that they had received an urgent alert from Apple. TechCrunch first noticed Pellegrino’s article […]

Meta lobbies Apple and Google to take over age verification for young people online

With pressure mounting from parents and lawmakers over social media age verification, a legal showdown between tech giants is beginning to take shape in Washington. The showdown centers on a seemingly simple question, but one with huge implications for the future of the web: Who is responsible for age verification? As Emily Birnbaum reports for […]

I tried the new Meta AI app: 3 unexpected features

Meta has spent the better part of a year integrating Meta AI with Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and its other existing services, but hadn’t yet launched a standalone experience for Meta AI fans. That all changed yesterday at LlamaCon, the company’s inaugural AI developer conference, when the company finally launched the Meta AI app. The new […]

Can AI fix Californias epic traffic jams?

California continues to invest in its tech prowess, as Governor Gavin Newsom announces new generative AI initiatives that sick the technology onto some of the state’s biggest man-power burdens. Part of the leader’s executive order on AI, which directed state agencies to implement the new technology in the name of efficiency, three new agreements will […]

Twitch is lagging behind TikTok, YouTube in livestreaming wars

Twitch may be the platform most people associate with livestreaming, but the numbers tell a different story. According to new data from Stream Charts, Amazon’s livestreaming giant has slipped to third place globally. The Global Livestreaming Landscape report for Q1, released April 29, puts TikTok Live ahead of Twitch, trailing only YouTube Live at the […]

Trumps new automotive tariff exemption benefits one company: Tesla

President Donald Trump’s tariffs have already had a huge impact on the U.S. economy — so much so that the Trump administration appears to be backing off a bit on some tariffs. As President Trump celebrated the 100th day of his second term, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that Trump would ease the 25 percent […]

Score a retro-inspired 8BitDo Retro 87 mechanical keyboard for $90 at Woot

SAVE 25%: As of April 30, you can get the retro-style 8BitDo Retro 87 mechanical keyboard for $89.99, down from $119.99, at Woot. That’s a 25% discount for $30 in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: 8Bitdo Store 8BitDo Retro 87 mechanical keyboard $89.99 at Woot $119.99 Save $30 Get Deal Tech design has […]

Amazon deal of the day: Our favorite budget earbuds are on sale for under $65

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day on April 30: OUR TOP PICK EarFun Air Pro 4 noise-cancelling earbuds $63.99 (save $32 with on-page coupon) Get Deal BEST SMARTWATCH DEAL Google Pixel Watch 3 $299.99 (save $50) Get Deal BEST SMARTHOME DEAL Amazon Echo Hub $129.99 (save $50) Get Deal BEST GAMING DEAL […]