Unpacking how Alphabet’s rumored Wiz acquisition could affect VC
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. TechCrunch’s sources heard similar and added that deal discussions could last into next week. If this deal does end up getting done, it would be
Read moreCrowdStrike’s faulty update crashed 8.5 million Windows devices, says Microsoft
Image: The Verge CrowdStrike’s faulty update caused a worldwide tech disaster that affected 8.5 million Windows devices on Friday, according to Microsoft. Microsoft says that’s “less than one percent of all Windows machines,” but it was enough to create problems for retailers, banks, airlines, and many other industries, as well
Read moreMicrosoft says 8.5M Windows devices were affected by CrowdStrike outage
Around 8.5 million devices — less than 1 percent Windows machines globally — were affected by the recent CrowdStrike outage, according to a Microsoft blog post by David Weston, the company’s vice president of enterprise and OS security. These are the first real numbers released by either Microsoft or CrowdStrike
Read moreSome Black startup founders feel betrayed by Ben Horowitz’s support for Trump
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Read moreStrava’s next chapter: New CEO talks AI, inclusivity, and why ‘dark mode’ took so long
TechCrunch sat down with Strava's new CEO in London for a wide-ranging interview, delving into what the company is prioritizing, and what we can expect in the future as the company embarks on its "next chapter." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreLavish parties and moral dilemmas: 4 days with Silicon Valley’s MAGA elite at the RNC
All week at the RNC, I saw an event defined by Silicon Valley. But I also saw the tech elite experience flashes of discordance. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreCrowdStrike outage: How your plane, train and automobile travel may be affected
The CrowdStrike outage that hit early Friday morning and knocked out computers running Microsoft Windows has grounded flights globally. Major U.S. airlines including United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have halted flight operations around the world. According to FlightAware, which is tracking the cancellations live, 7% of United
Read moreTwitch reinstates Trump’s account ahead of the 2024 presidential election
Prior to the ban, Trump's team used his channel to broadcast some of his campaigns. With the ban now lifted, his channel can resume doing so. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreCrypto CEO steps down after posts endorsing political violence and deportations
Photo: Getty Images Ryan Selkis, the cofounder and CEO of the crypto research platform Messari, is stepping down from his position in the aftermath of a social media tirade following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Selkis, an outspoken Trump supporter who attended
Read moreCrowdStrike’s rivals stand to benefit from its debacle
CrowdStrike competes with a number of vendors, including SentinelOne and Palo Alto Networks but also Microsoft, Trellix, Trend Micro and Sophos, in the endpoint security market. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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