When the production company Particle6 debuted its AI-generated “actor” Tilly Norwood last fall, the move was not warmly welcomed by Hollywood. “Good Lord, we’re screwed,” Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt said in an interview with the industry publication Variety. “Come on, agencies, don’t do that. Please stop.” If only Particle6…
How to Fix “Suspicious Login Prevented” on X or Twitter
Not being able to log in to your X account is not ideal, especially since it is known for posting and receiving the latest updates. Several users online have reported that X blocks them from logging in to their accounts. The X app flags the login attempt as suspicious and…
Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more
Google on Wednesday announced a slew of new gaming-focused updates to Google Play at GDC 2026. The tech giant revealed that Google Play is expanding its catalog to include anticipated paid and PC indie games, launching game trials, introducing “buy once, play anywhere” pricing, rolling out a wishlist tool, and…
WhatsApp has a new AI feature that might help your parents
My experience with WhatsApp over the years has generally been pretty positive, and, like many others, I find it a great way to connect with friends and family, especially if they live in another country. However, one thing that annoys me about WhatsApp, and this happens on other messaging services…
Lovable says it added $100M in revenue last month alone, with just 146 employees
Lovable crossed $400 million in annual recurring revenue in February, the Stockholm company confirmed to TechCrunch. But it declined to say whether it is still projecting to reach $1 billion ARR by year’s end, saying its focus is on “helping builders scale their impact with our platform.” Alongside Cursor, Mercor,…
I made my iPad lock screen a 3D work of art
Since they’ve been woven into almost every aspect of modern life, technology is a very personal thing. You likely have multiple devices — from a smartphone to a laptop, or maybe even a tablet — between your personal and professional routines. Since we spend so much of our time staring…
Quince hits $10B valuation with giant $500M round led by Iconiq
In a sea of massive valuations for early-stage AI startups, today we have a bit of rare news: a jumbo round and valuation step up for an e-commerce company. Quince announced on Wednesday that it raised a $500 million Series E round at a $10.1 billion valuation. The round was…
YouTube Ads just got harder to skip
If there’s one thing I have to point out about YouTube that has made the platform worse over the past few years, it’s the number of ads it now throws at you. I get it — it’s a free video platform, and ads are what keep things running for both…
Drivers in fatal Ford BlueCruise crashes were likely distracted before impact
Two drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2024 while using Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system were likely distracted in the moments before impact, according to new information released Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The safety board released documents for each crash and announced it will hold a…
Your Android phone has a secret update menu
If you’ve been rocking an Android phone or tablet for any amount of time, you’ll be familiar with the over-the-air (OTA) software update trifecta that the operating system encompasses. Firstly, there are system updates, which are linked to major OS security patches and feature upgrades. Secondly, there are Google Play…