A recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage that lasted 13 hours was reportedly caused by one of its own AI tools, . This happened in December after engineers deployed the Kiro AI coding tool to make certain changes, say four people familiar with the matter. Kiro is an agentic tool, meaning it can take autonomous actions on behalf of users. …

The Artemis 2 launch is edging closer as NASA has now set a target date for the 10-day mission to get underway. The agency is aiming to launch as soon as March 6 following a successful wet dress rehearsal on Thursday. The first attempt, which took place in early February, failed due to a hydrogen leak. During Thursday’s rehearsal, NASA …

Italy's Jonathan Milan sprints to UAE Tour 2026 Stage 5 win Source link

Threads already has over 400 million monthly users, but Meta wants to push that number even higher. With the launch of a new Threads feature this week, the company is making it easier for Threads users to share posts on the app to their Instagram Stories — a move that could capitalize on Instagram’s larger user base to bring more …

In a deeply personal revelation, Chennai Super Kings’ newest recruit Rahul Chahar has confirmed his separation from wife Ishani Johar, formally ending their marriage after more than three-and-a-half years. The 26-year-old leg-spinner shared the news on Friday, February 20, through an elaborate social media post, stating that the legal proceedings have concluded and the matter now stands settled. Chahar and …

When the first Toy Story movie came out in 1995, Google didn’t exist yet and Apple was on the verge of bankruptcy. No one could have predicted that over thirty years later, Pixar would still be making Toy Story movies, nor could anyone have known that the latest installation in the franchise would pit Buzz Lightyear and a balding Woody …

Australia delivered a commanding all-round performance to thrash Oman by nine wickets in the 40th Match of Group B at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After electing to bowl first, the Aussies bundled Oman out for just 104 in 16.2 overs before chasing down the target in a mere 9.4 overs, underlining their title credentials in the ICC Men’s T20 …

WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court has struck down several of  President Donald Trump’s most extensive global tariffs, overturning a key White House policy initiative and injecting new uncertainty into international trade. In a 6-3 ruling, the court concluded that the law Trump relied on to impose these tariffs, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977, did not authorize …

India joins Pax Silica Initiative, signs Joint Statement on India-U.S. AI Opportunity Partnership Source link

Meta has announced a major update for its immersive virtual world, Horizon Worlds, on Thursday that will see it leave the metaverse behind. The tech giant said it’s shifting focus for Horizons Worlds to be “almost exclusively mobile” and that it’s “explicitly separating” its Quest VR platform from the virtual world. Meta’s Reality Labs division for VR and smart glasses development …

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been hit with a major scare ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 following a frightening incident involving their record-breaking uncapped star. Kartik Sharma, who was acquired for a staggering INR 14.20 crore, suffered a painful collapse while competing in a high-profile Mewar Cup 2026 tournament. This injury has sent shockwaves through the CSK …

Matt Oppenheimer led Remitly for nearly 15 years as co-founder and CEO. He announced this week that he’s moving into the chairman role. (Remitly Photo) Build with intentionality. Lead with authenticity. Prioritize customers over your ego. And focus on the problem you’re solving — with flexibility on the solution. That’s part of the playbook Matt Oppenheimer followed as he helped …

Lucid Motors is laying off 12% of its workforce in a bid to “improve operational effectiveness and optimize our resources as we continue on our path toward profitability,” according to an internal memo that was obtained by TechCrunch. Hourly workers on the manufacturing, logistics, and quality teams are not affected by the cuts, according to the memo, which was sent …

AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated content. Source link

Pre-Series A founders, this is your moment! If your startup is ready to be tested under real pressure, the battlefield is open. We’re still accepting nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200. This is your shot to step into the arena at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and go head-to-head in front of world-class VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. Where breakout companies are forged You’ll compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, …