Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) review: A powerful desktop replacement
On Monday, Bloomberg reported on Apple’s plans to fully overhaul its laptop line. That’s exactly the kind of rumor you don’t want to drop in the week between the announcement and launch of a new MacBook Pro. A deeper dive reveals that the planned revamp is coming at some point
Read moreLucid Motors starts taking orders for its existential Gravity SUV
Lucid Motors has officially started taking orders for its electric Gravity SUV, a critically important vehicle that’s supposed to go into production by the end of this year. Interested buyers can now place $1,000 refundable deposits on the “Grand Touring” trim, which starts at $94,900, on the company’s website. Similar
Read moreAutomattic’s new site tracks how many websites left WP Engine following feud with Matt Mullenweg
A new website called WP Engine Tracker shows how many sites have moved away from hosting provider WP Engine since the company’s feud with WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg began in September. Automattic confirmed it created this site, but didn’t provide any further details. The site’s full URL is WordPressenginetracker.com, which
Read moreiMac (M4) review: a mini upgrade to Apple’s entry-level all-in-one
iMac is the rock of Apple’s desktop line. Over the past decade we’ve seen the iMac Pro come and go, Apple struggling to crack the Mac Pro, and largely forgetting the Mac Mini existed for more than a decade. With two years and two models under its belt, the jury
Read moreApple Mac Mini (M4) review: more power in a tiny package
For years, the Mini was the odd man out in the Mac desktop lineup. Apple has given plenty of love to the iMac over the years. The Mac Pro has had a few false starts, but the company is clearly committed to offering a true professional-grade desktop experience. The Studio
Read moreNo code, only natural language: Q&A on prompt engineering with Professor Greg Benson
Will prompt engineering replace the coder’s art or will software engineers who understand code still have a place in future software lifecycles?
Read moreSouth African Cloud Provider Sets Sights on Global Expansion
Global Micro, South Africa’s cloud provider with over 30 years of experience, plans to establish physical offices in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These offices streamline Microsoft licensing and compliance across Europe and the United States. The company is particularly positioned to assist organizations dealing with compliance
Read moreStartup Battlefield 200: Celebrating outstanding achievements
This year, TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 showcased the incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas of our 2024 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort. Out of thousands of applications, we selected 200 of the most promising startups, each bringing unique innovations to their respective industries. The competition culminated in an electrifying event where these startups
Read moreUlysses is using robots to restore seagrass populations
Seagrass punches above its weight. The marine plant only occupies 0.1% of the ocean floor but can be credited with supporting marine ecosystems of plants and fish, filtering ocean water and capturing quite a bit of carbon. Seagrass is also being destroyed, due to climate change and other factors, with
Read moreSocialCrowd raises $2.5M seed round as interest in future of work software remains
Back in February, when TechCrunch spoke to Raphael Akinsipe, he described his company SocialCrowd as a “Fitbit but for work.” As CEO and co-founder, he explained that the product allows companies to set goals for employees and then reward them when those expectations are met. “For example, we had a
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