The upcoming StrictlyVC event in San Francisco is set to be more exciting with the addition of Uber's Chief Technology Officer, Praveen Neppalli Naga. This event, taking place on April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center, marks the beginning of this year's TechCrunch events. Attendees can look forward to hearing from Naga and other speakers about how technology is evolving, especially in...

Sandberg, Clegg join Nscale board as this ‘Stargate Norway’ startup hits $14.6B valuation Amid growing demand for data centers that can deliver AI compute at scale, Nvidia-backed British AI infrastructure company Nscale is now valued at $14.6 billion. This makes it one of Europe’s latest decacorns alongside Helsing and Mistral AI. Nscale has bet on vertical integration, from energy and data...

iPhone 18: Everything We Know About Apple's Most Ambitious Lineup Yet Key takeawaysFeatures: Dynamic Island could be smaller and cameras might have a variable aperture -- plus, there are rumors of a bigger battery. However, some components could be downgraded due to memory component shortages.Colors: Apple could launch red, burgundy, purple and brown versions or variations thereof.Price: There...

Amazon's New AI Creators' Fund Sees Prime Video Greenlight 3 TV SeriesAmazon is continuing to integrate generative AI technology into its business, and next, Prime Video subscribers will get to experience it on the entertainment side with three new TV series. During its AI on the Lot event on Wednesday, the company announced the launch of its new Gen AI Creators' Fund, under Amazon MGM Studios...

Police arrest SMS blaster crew that sent malicious messages to thousands across Toronto Police have arrested and brought 44 charges against three men for allegedly operating an SMS blaster in downtown Toronto. The scheme, which began in November 2025, is the “first known instance” of an SMS blaster operating in Canada, according to the police report. In a statement, the Toronto Police Service...