Boston Side Events lineup at TechCrunch All Stage with Fidelity Private Shares, Women Tech Meetup, Prepare 4 VC, and more

Get ready to amplify your TechCrunch All Stage 2025 experience with the electrifying lineup of Side Events taking Boston by storm during the week of July 13–19. As the countdown to TC All Stage begins, we’re thrilled to share our Side Events lineup, where you can foster meaningful connections within the vibrant Boston tech community. … Read more

ATOM Breaks $4 Resistance as Volume Surges 3%

Despite escalating conflict in the Middle East Cosmos’ ATOM token is showing resilience to the volatility. It currently trades above the $4.00 level of resistance after a break out on significant volume spikes. Technical Analysis ATOM-USD climbed from $3.981 to $4.043, with a notable range of $0.122 (3.07%). Price action formed a clear uptrend with … Read more

TON Breaks $3 Barrier Amid Surging Volume, Riding Telegram’s Growth

The Telegram-native cryptocurrency TON has broken through the psychologically significant $3 barrier, demonstrating robust momentum with exceptional trading volume nearly triple the period average. This surge coincides with growing interest in Telegram’s ecosystem as WhatsApp begins implementing advertisements, positioning TON as a beneficiary of the shift toward ad-free, crypto-integrated messaging platforms. Despite recent volatility, TON … Read more

Startup hiring isn’t just about the pitch, it’s about the package — Pulley, 645 Ventures, and Epigram Legal break it down at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Startups live and die by their early hires. And in a world where top talent has options — and stock options — you’ve got to offer more than a ping-pong table and a pitch deck to bring in the right people. At TechCrunch Disrupt’s 20th anniversary, happening on October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, … Read more

Amazon improves Kindle accessibility with new text spacing adjustments

The latest software update for recent Kindle models greatly expands spacing options. | Screenshot: YouTube/The eBook Reader Amazon released a new software update for several recent Kindle models last week. The company’s release notes only mention “performance improvements, bug fixes, and other general enhancements,” but the update includes notable upgrades when it comes to adjusting … Read more

Microsoft is blocking Google Chrome through its family safety feature

Earlier this month, Microsoft’s Family Safety feature, primarily used by parents and schools as a set of parental controls and filters, started randomly blocking Google’s Chrome browser from opening on Windows. The first reports surfaced on June 3rd, with some Chrome users noticing the browser kept closing or wouldn’t open. Microsoft has introduced a bug … Read more

Tesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat

Tesla has begun sending out invitations for its highly anticipated robotaxi service, but there’s one significant caveat: it’s installing a “safety monitor” in the front passenger seat, as previously reported by Electrek. The invites, which were sent to Tesla influencers and investors, say the human monitor will “accompany you on your trip” when rides begin … Read more

Polkadot’s DOT Bounces 4% After Forming Triple Bottom at $3.47 Support Level

DOT rebounded, gaining 4%, after dropping 3.67% to $3.464, where it found strong support, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The move higher was on strong volume, the model showed. A bullish reversal pattern has formed with consecutive higher lows since the bottom, which suggests further potential upside, according to the model. In recent … Read more

5 Data Breaches That Ended in Disaster (and Lessons Learned)

This article covers 5 devastating data breaches—including TravelEx, MediSecure, and Code Spaces—that forced companies to shut down. Each case reveals how weak data protection, lack of backups, and poor disaster recovery led to collapse. Learn critical lessons on immutable backups, cross-account recovery, and ransomware resilience to safeguard your business.