Monday.com is the latest tech company to blame AI for layoffs — here are 20 others
Monday.com, the Tel Aviv-based work management software company known for its colorful, customizable project-tracking boards, this week became the latest tech company to cite AI as a factor in job cuts. On Wednesday, the company said in an SEC filing that it will lay off about 20% of its workforce, or just over 600 employees, as part of a “restructuring plan” tied to its “ongoing transformation of its product, marketing, and go-to-market strategy” in support of “a leaner, more focused operating model” as it continues investing in its “AI-driven growth strategy.”
Meta launches a storefront platform through Facebook Marketplace - Engadget
It provides AI-powered listing creation, inventory management and other professional sales features.
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Facebook has introduced an app called Seller that effectively professionalizes Facebook Marketplace for users who sell a lot of stuff. The new app provides "dedicated tools like AI-powered listing creation, a unified inbox, inventory management and performance insights in one place," the company wrote in a blog post.
LG promises to stop McAfee spam ads following pressure from Microsoft - Engadget
Users started noticing the issue last week after an automatic Windows Update patch.
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How AI guardrails are impeding the work of offensive cybersecurity researchers
For months, AI giants have devised special vetted programs and strict guardrails to limit the use of their models by malicious hackers. But these limits are now hindering the work of legitimate network defenders, as well as that of offensive cybersecurity researchers.
Meet the judges who will crown Australia’s next breakout startup
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield is coming to Australia — and we’re partnering with Stripe to find the country’s most exciting early-stage startups. On August 19, eight Australian startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney to pitch live in front of investors, press, and the tech community. Three will win prizes. One will earn an automatic ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place in San Francisco from October 13-15.
Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its staff - Engadget
While the company is trying to protect creators from AI, it still thinks the technology is changing how it does business.
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WhatsApp adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades, iPad sign-ups, and more
WhatsApp is rolling out a suite of new features, including a revamped Apple CarPlay and Android Auto experience as part of the Meta-owned company’s broader push to make its app a more complete cross-device communication platform rather than one just used for mobile messaging.
US threatens sanctions against Chinese AI models over IP theft
On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. would examine open source models from China for signs of intellectual property theft, threatening sanctions against Chinese AI companies if IP theft is established.
NTSB investigators confirm Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving system in fatal crash - Engadget
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also investigating the crash.
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Michael Butler, the driver of a Tesla Model 3 that fatally struck a woman in her Texas home, manually overrode the car's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system "by pressing the accelerator pedal to 100 percent," according to a preliminary investigation from the National Transportation Safety Board.
Skullcandy Crusher 1080 review: Haptic bass meets whisper-quiet ANC - Engadget
The new flagship headphones blend Bose audio and big bass.
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RATING : 7.8 / 10
- Solid ANC
- Well-balanced sound
- Unique bass experience
- Dated design
- Heavy for prolonged use
Skullcandy has spent years carving out its own niche in the headphone market. While brands like Sony, Bose and Sennheiser were fighting over which had the best sound quality and noise cancellation, Skullcandy leaned into its reputation on one thing above all else: bass. The Crusher line, with its signature haptic bass system, has always been unapologetically over the top and front and center for the brand.