Category: Gaming
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Anduril speeds up launch of defense payloads by buying Apex satellite buses off the shelf
Anduril is expanding even further into the “ultimate high ground.” The company, which is best known for AI-powered defense products that span air, land and sea, is partnering with satellite bus manufacturing startup Apex Space to rapidly deploy payloads on orbit for the U.S. Department of Defense. It is a rare instance of the growing…
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The WordPress vs. WP Engine drama, explained
The world of WordPress, one of the most popular technologies for creating and hosting websites, is going through a very heated controversy. The core issue is the fight between WordPress founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, which hosts websites built on WordPress. WordPress technology is open source and free, and it powers…
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Invesco raises its valuation of Swiggy to $13.3B
Invesco has raised the value of its stake in Swiggy, ascribing an implied valuation of about $13.3 billion to the Indian food delivery and quick-commerce startup. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. U.S. asset manager Invesco has raised the value of its stake in Swiggy, ascribing an implied valuation of…
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VPN providers don’t protect your privacy online. Here’s what can.
You probably don’t need a VPN. Instead, these free and open-source tools, and other services, can help protect your privacy online. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. If you’ve heard that a VPN provider can help protect your privacy and security online, don’t believe the hype. The truth is that…
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How to make your own encrypted VPN server in 15 minutes
The best encrypted VPN is one that you have set up and secured yourself. Here’s how to get started. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. You may have seen plenty of online ads about paid VPN services. However, as we explained in a previous article, it’s not a good idea…
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Think you need a VPN? Start here.
Not everyone actually needs to use a VPN. This simple guide will help you decide if you need a VPN for your situation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. If you’ve landed on this page, there’s a good chance that you’re looking for a VPN, or virtual private network. Perhaps…
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Series, a GenAI game development platform, has quietly raised $28M from Netflix, Dell, a16z, others
It’s been quite the year for game industry exec Pany Haritatos. Last month, he quietly closed an oversubscribed $28 million from Netflix, Dell a16z, and others. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. It’s been quite the year for gaming industry exec Pany Haritatos. Last month, he quietly closed an oversubscribed…
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A Waymo robotaxi stalled in front of VP Harris’ motorcade
A Waymo robotaxi got stuck making a U-turn in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade Friday evening in San Francisco. ABC 7 reported that a San Francisco police officer had to manually drive the vehicle out of the way. Waymo has not yet responded to TechCrunch’s questions, including what went wrong on the backend…
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Cruise gets $1.5 million penalty for keeping pedestrian crash details from safety regulator
General Motors’ self-driving subsidiary Cruise must pay a $1.5 million penalty to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, after its initial reports to the safety regulator about last year’s pedestrian crash omitted that the company’s robotaxi dragged the woman 20 feet. The penalty is part of a consent order announced by the regulator on Monday.…
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iOS 18 Control Center: 18 apps that add useful actions to your iPhone
We’ve compiled a list of iOS 18 apps that users can try in order to take advantage of the redesigned Control Center. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Apple’s iOS 18 software update rolled out earlier this month, and it brought significant changes to the iOS Control Center, which provides…