OpenAI said on Thursday (March 19, 2026) it will buy Python toolmaker Astral, as the ChatGPT maker seeks to strengthen its portfolio against rival Anthropic to gain more share in the artificial ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook has recently clarified several controversies surrounding him, clearing the air on various rumors, including speculation about his retirement as the leader of the Cupertino-based ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook visited China this week. His visit comes days after the company reduced App Store fees for developers in the country following regulatory pressure. With this move, the ...

In the memo, Sweeney clarified that the reason for the cuts is not AI-related. Instead, they are aimed at improving overall productivity and stabilising the company’s finances after a period of ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook raised eyebrows after urging people to spend less time on their iPhones, saying users shouldn’t be staring at screens more than they’re connecting with others. During an interview ...

Tim De Chant is a senior climate reporter at TechCrunch. He has written for a wide range of publications, including Wired magazine, the Chicago Tribune, Ars Technica, The Wire China, and NOVA Next, ...

The iron-core transformer is the 140-year-old technology that props up both the electrical grid and AI companies. The devices are clunky but reliable, which explains why they’re still in use: If it ...

Apple cut its China App Store commission from 30% to 25% after pressure from Beijing regulators, but the Communist Party's official newspaper says the company needs to go further. Sales of iPhones in ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off his first tour of China this year on Wednesday, while the iPhone maker’s chief operating officer visited key suppliers, including Foxconn and Sunwoda, in a sign of the ...

John Ternus has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Tim Cook, according to Mark Gurman. Ternus now oversees key hardware and design teams, has taken on high-profile product launches and media ...

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