Google’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search experience, AI Mode, has received a critical statement from the News/Media Alliance. On Wednesday, the US-based non-profit trade association issued an official statement criticising AI Mode, and called it “the definition of theft.” This came just a day after the Mountain View-based tech giant announced the expansion of AI Mode to all users in the US at its annual Google I/O event. As per a report, the company is also not in favour of letting publishers opt out of the AI Mode.News Publishers Urge US DOJ to Address Their ConcernIssuing the statement, Danielle Coffey, President…
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Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! For those U.S.-based readers out there, enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend, and if you’re on the road, expect it to be crowded. AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period, from Thursday to Monday. About 39.4 million of those folks will use a car. Let’s get to it! This edition has news on loads of companies, including Aurora, Uber, Tesla,…
Konami has confirmed that Silent Hill f is a standalone game in the seriesThe studio says the upcoming game is “a completely new work independent of the series”It also adds that players who have never played Silent Hill can experience Silent Hill f without worryKonami has offered some insight into where Silent Hill f stands in the overall Silent Hill series.In a new post shared on the Japanese Silent Hill X / Twitter account, Konami clarified that the upcoming horror game is a standalone title in the Silent Hill timeline, suggesting it won’t have any connection to any previous games…
Twelve South’s PowerCord is so simple, with a wall plug on one end and a USB-C on the otherIt’s a one-stop solution for charging small to medium-sized devicesWith the cord, you can effectively ditch the power brick as it’s integratedWhen it comes to charging our devices right now, you generally need a wall plug that goes into an outlet and a cable. For phones – iPhone or Android – that means, say, at least a 20-watt wall plug and then a USB-C to USB-C cable. It doesn’t need to be like this, especially for those who travel.Twelve South, known for…
Motorola has finally confirmed a launch date for its Razr 60 in India. The company has also revealed the colourways and RAM and storage options of the Indian variant. The Motorola Razr 60 will go on sale through Flipkart in the country. It was unveiled in global markets last month and is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X SoC. The Razr 60 has an IP48-rated build and a 4,500mAh battery with support for wired and wireless charging. Taking to its official X handle, Motorola confirmed its plans to launch the Motorola Razr 60 On May 28 at 12pm IST in India. A…
The ROG Zephyrus series from Asus has always been special. In most cases, gaming laptops do come with state-of-the-art features and specifications. Still, they are usually quite bulky and heavy to carry around. And the Zephyrus series does solve this problem. The laptops broke the stereotypes with a sleek and lightweight design while still packing a powerful performance. The company is back with the 2025 iteration of the Zephyrus series with the launch of Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and Zephyrus G16.While the G16 does come with its own set of perks, the ROG Zephyrus G14 packs a compact design and…
After the massive base experience with Elden Ringplus the huge Shadow of the Erdree DLC, we still haven’t had our fill of FromSoftware’s greatest work. ELDEN RING NIGHTREG takes the base mechanics of the main game and transforms it into a co-op survival game with roguelike elements. While you can play alone, this is a game built for you and your friends to conquer together, although the lack of cross-platform support is a big downer. All the trailers and footage make this game look like a greatest hits of FromSoftware, with tons of returning bosses, armor sets, and locations that…
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) academic lab today launched an artificial intelligence world model and agent, two large language models (LLMs) and a new research center in Silicon Valley as it ramps up its investment in the cutting-edge field.The UAE’s Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) revealed an AI world model called PAN, which can be used to build physically realistic simulations for testing and honing the performance of AI agents.Eric Xing, President and Professor of MBZUAI and a leading AI researcher, revealed the models and lab at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California today. The…
Meta signed another big solar deal on Thursday, securing 650 megawatts across projects in Kansas and Texas. American utility and power generation company AES is currently developing the solar-only projects, with 400 megawatts to be deployed in Texas and 250 megawatts in Kansas, the company told TechCrunch. Meta said it signed the deal to power its data centers, which have been expanding to support its growing AI operations. The company already has more than 12 gigawatts of capacity in its renewable power portfolio. AES typically signs new power purchase agreements two to three years before they begin commercial operations, and…
KRAFTON India has rolled out a new batch of redeem codes for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) players on May 21, 2025. These codes offer players the opportunity to grab free in-game gun skins, cosmetics, and in-game gear to boost their customisation options without spending real money. These codes are accessible only through BGMI’s official website and will remain valid until June 6, 2025. Each code has a limit of 10 redemptions, so players need to act quickly to claim their rewards.The rewards from these redeem codes include weapon and character skins, outfit sets, and exclusive items that players can use…