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The U.K. government is still trying to gain access to encrypted iCloud data, according to the Financial Times, after British officials allegedly filed a new secret order demanding Apple build a backdoor. On Wednesday, the British newspaper reported that the U.K. Home Office sent an order to Apple earlier in September requesting that the tech giant create a system to let officials access encrypted cloud backups of British citizens. Privacy activists have warned that complying with such an order would be a mistake, and something that would impact the privacy of users worldwide. When reached via email, Apple’s spokesperson…
VALHALLA, New York (AP) — Pepsi has a new challenge: keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. Around 40% of its U.S. products now contain synthetic dyes, according to the company.But just as it took decades for artificial colors to seep into PepsiCo’s products, removing them is likely to be a multi-year process. The company said it’s still…
Amazon on Wednesday announced the debut of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand that offers a range of grocery items, most of which are priced under $5. The brand offers everything from milk and olive oil to fresh produce, meat, and seafood. Amazon Fresh grocery items will be available online and at Amazon Fresh stores. The new label combines the Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly lines into one grocery essentials collection, Amazon says. “During a time when consumers are particularly price-conscious, Amazon Grocery delivers more than 1,000 quality grocery items across all categories that don’t compromise on quality or taste…
Mike Prytkov said he knows what it’s like to let stress take over one’s life. While building his first company, he said he worked long hours and gained weight. After exiting his company (an adtech company called Appness), he said he tried many things to lose the pounds: extreme workouts, calorie tracking, and fasting. “While it worked, consistency was the hard part,” he told TechCrunch. What he really wanted was a coach who would keep him accountable, he said. So in 2019, he launched Simple, an AI-powered health coaching app that helps people lose weight. Then, in 2023, he added…
We have reached a place in the AI lifecycle where we’re seeing a lot of “X meets Y” applications. Multiple companies are already releasing “AI meets TikTok” apps, for instance. Now, Berlin- and New York-based startup Deta is marrying AI browsers and something like Google’s NotebookLM in a new knowledge management app called Surf. Deta Surf, which is launching in beta today, is both a browser and a research tool that allows you to create notebooks on different topics. You can use AI to get a gist of a certain topic based on your prompt. You’ll then get a summary…
As part of a commitment to welcome as many families as possible to Disney World, the Walt Disney Travel Company has announced a new package deal for 2026. Beginning September 30, 2025, guests can save up to $250 per night on a 4-night or longer Disney Resort hotel stay with the purchase of a 4-day or longer theme park ticket that includes all of Disney World’s four theme parks. The package deal is available for designated nights between January 4 and July 24, 2026.Those looking for Disney Resort deals alone can save up to 25 percent at select Disney Resort…
AI isn’t just crunching data — it’s helping humans dream bigger. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, three leaders from TwelveLabs, Wonder Dynamics (an Autodesk company), and Pocket Entertainment, at the intersection of creativity and AI, will explore how machines are becoming co-creators in storytelling, film, and media. Together, they’ll dive into how AI is blurring the lines between artist and algorithm, reshaping storytelling, and opening new creative frontiers. Join this AI-infused discussion, only on the AI Stage at Disrupt, with 10,000+ startup leaders, VCs, and tech innovators. Get your discounted 20% off group passes before October 3, or save up to…
Football fans will now have additional ways to get to the biggest game of the year, thanks to American Airlines. The carrier has announced it will increase its operations to the Bay Area, where the Super Bowl is being held in 2026, by more than 450% in February. From February 5 to 10, 2026, American will add 10,000 more seats on routes to San Jose, California (SJC). The airport is just a 10-minute drive from Levi’s Stadium, where Super Bowl LX is scheduled to take place on February 8, 2026.“There’s no better way to see the action than live in the…
Iman Clark, CEO of Prickly Pear Health, says she had an epiphany that eventually led her to TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. It was around nine years ago. She moved from Tunisia to the U.S. for grad school, then joined a company that created gamified experiences for people with neurodegenerative conditions, like dementia. This was done by giving them a tablet or a computer and letting them play games while doctors collected data on them, like their risk of falling and overall range of motion. “I realized that most people, 75-plus, have two to three chronic conditions, and…
LUXEMBOURG (AP) — A monarchy at the heart of Europe is preparing for a generational change. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg will abdicate the throne on Friday after 25 years as head of state in favor of his eldest son, Guillaume. Henri has filled the largely ceremonial role of grand duke alongside his Cuban-born wife, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, as the government steered the country through troubles like the 2008 financial crisis, the greatest shock to Luxembourg’s economy since the 1970s.The tall and reserved 70-year-old Henri was educated in France, Switzerland and at the United Kingdom’s military academy Sandhurst. His…