Author: TechBrunch

SNAP is launching a new lens studio tool that AR creators and developers can use to build Bitmoji games, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The company is also releasing new assets for the gaming as well as a Bitmoji suite. With Lens Studio 5.10, the new gaming assets offer developers a new way to build dynamic gaming lenses, the company said. It has a turn-based system to enable interactive gameplay and the ability to respond to challenges in the same game. There are also new customizable character controllers that support a variety of gameplay styles, including third person, first person,…

Indian grocery delivery startup Kiranapro has been hacked and all data has been wiped out, the company's founder confirmed to TechCrunch. The corrupted data included the company's app code and a server that contained a bank of sensitive customer information, including its name, mailing address and payment details. The company's app is online but cannot process orders, TechCrunch discovered. Released in December 2024, Kiranapro operates as a buyer's app on the Indian government's open network of digital commerce, allowing customers to purchase groceries from local stores and nearby supermarkets. Kiranapro has 55,000 customers, 30,000 to 35,000 active buyers in 50…

As Apple prepares to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 on Monday, several rumors have emerged, including a potential new name for the operating system, an all-new design inspired by the Vision Pro. Here is a summary of the most notable features rumored to come to iOS 19. New name Sources told Bloomberg that Apple plans to change the name of the operating system to reflect the year of release, rather than using version numbers. This means that iOS 19 will be renamed iOS 26, just like how you specify iOS 19. This name change also applies to other software…

Want to connect with the over 1,000 founders, investors and technology leaders who are gathering in Boston for all stages of TechCrunch on July 15th? By June 10th, we will apply to hold a side event at TC All Stage Week (July 13-19) and will turn the brand into the forefront and center. We control whether you're planning workshops, cocktail hours, product demos, panels. I'll make your mark. Make a buzz. Please apply here before the deadline. Why host side events? Side events extend the action beyond the main event and give your brand a spotlight. As a host, you…

It is available last two days before the TechCrunch session. AI will integrate the wider AI community on Thursday, June 5th at Zellerbach Hall in Barclays, California. Expect a pack agenda with top speakers, expert panels, top tier networking and side events from partners. One of the speakers is Andrei Papancea, CEO and co-founder of NLX. He shares insights from the company's successful partnership with Toyota. With an event just a few days away, now is your last chance to lock in serious savings. Here's how: Save $300 when registering for a solo. Take guests and get 50% off tickets…

The countdown continues, and if you want to showcase on TechCrunch at all stages that take place in Boston on July 15th, there are only a few tables left, so now is the moment to act. Only 4 days left to reserve a table, until the space is almost completely gone. Why should your startup be in your room? This founder-focused conference is where startups from early stages to IPOs are discovered, funded and quickly tracked. The show floor at TC All Stage depicts investors, founders, media and ecosystem leaders all looking for the following: Image credit: Halo Creative All…

Do you think you know which AI assistants first used natural language processing for their daily tasks? Or, which researchers have created the term “deep learning” that revolutionizes AI? If so, this is your chance to win two TechCrunch sessions. AI tickets are available at one discount. Test AI Smart – Get a chance to participate in TC sessions: AI Mustumble some simple AI trivia questions. Check your inbox when you come up on the top. A special deal may be awaited. Every day brings new rounds of questions, so don't sweat if today cuts you down. There's still time…

In just two days, TechCrunch Session: AI will take over UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall to win a one-day summit built for the hearts that shape AI. Expect tough questions, bold ideas and real insights designed to challenge your assumptions, sharpen your competitiveness, and perhaps to redefine your research, products, or the trajectory of your company. Whether you are an AI researcher, engineer or founder, this summit provides insight into the forefront of AI development and its applications. Don't miss out on the opportunity to interact with leaders who will shape the future of artificial intelligence. Still, you can save $300…

It feels like AI companies want us all to talk to our products more frequently. Meta, Google, Openai and Anthropic have given several names and added the ability to allow users to take advantage of the advances in Speech-tostex technology to naturally talk to AI bots just like everyone else. A startup called Wispr Flow feels that it can outperform Bigwigs with its dictation technology that supports over 100 languages. Today, the company expanded existing Windows and Mac apps with a new iOS app that doubles as a keyboard, allowing voice to be used to input within any app. Now…

Kettering Health, a network with numerous medical and emergency centers in Ohio, is working to recover and return to normal operation two weeks after ransomware attacks prompt a “system-wide technology outage.” Kettering Health said in an update on Monday that it has restored the “core components” of the electronic health record system provided by EPIC. A patient who said he frequently relies on Kettering Health told TechCrunch that they and others were unable to call the doctor's office, problems with restocking medications, and several emergency rooms were closed. “It's all done with hand pens and paper,” the patient said. Do…