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Washington Post confirms data breach linked to Oracle hacks | TechCrunch

Washington Post confirms data breach linked to Oracle hacks | TechCrunch

The Washington Post has said that it was one of the victims of a hacking campaign tied to Oracle’s suite of corporate software apps.   Reuters first reported the news on Friday, citing a statement from the newspaper that said it was affected “by the breach of the Oracle E-Business Suite platform.”  A spokesperson for the Post did not immediately respond …

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I tried the Apple Crossbody Strap. It’s convenient, but the phone looks silly when the strap is removed. | TechCrunch

I tried the Apple Crossbody Strap. It’s convenient, but the phone looks silly when the strap is removed. | TechCrunch

Alongside the launch of the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air in September, Apple also introduced its first crossbody strap, which allows you to wear your iPhone similar to how you’d carry a small shoulder bag, with the strap lying diagonally across your body. The $59 accessory so far has received mixed reviews, with some saying it’s useful and convenient, …

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Social Security Employees Grill Management During Tense Shutdown Meeting

Social Security Employees Grill Management During Tense Shutdown Meeting

As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its second month, agency leaders at the Social Security Administration (SSA) are becoming increasingly worried about how the key government department, which provides benefits to roughly 70 million Americans, will continue to operate. WIRED obtained meeting notes from a Thursday SSA call for the administration’s field offices, where over a thousand managers from …

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TikTok Shop Is Now the Size of eBay

TikTok Shop Is Now the Size of eBay

Despite the never-ending drama over whether to ban the app, President Donald Trump’s volatile tariff regime, and executive shake-ups, TikTok’s ecommerce division is still seeing massive growth. TikTok doesn’t disclose aggregate sales figures, but the price and sales volume of individual products are visible on the app. Based on that data, the analytics firm EchoTik estimates TikTok Shop sold $19 …

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Startup Battlefield 200: Celebrating outstanding achievements | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Startup Battlefield 200: Celebrating outstanding achievements | TechCrunch

This year, TechCrunch Disrupt showcased the incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas of our 2025 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 had the opportunity to pitch and demonstrate their solutions live over …

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Kim Kardashian says ChatGPT is her ‘frenemy’ | TechCrunch

Kim Kardashian says ChatGPT is her ‘frenemy’ | TechCrunch

Celebrities: They’re just like us? In a Vanity Fair interview, Kim Kardashian — who has been studying to become a lawyer — discussed her “toxic” friendship with ChatGPT, admitting that she has failed law exams after it told her false information. “I use [ChatGPT] for legal advice, so when I am needing to know the answer to a question, I …

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