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We still don’t know much about how the situation was handled or whether or not it was even amicably resolved, but Reuters reports that on April 23 and April 24, during the night shift from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., many workers in the Samsung factory complex in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, skipped work in order to protest. For reference, like pretty much every foundry out there, this facility works 24/7 on three shifts. Details, as we said, are scarce, but according to the workers’ union, the attending workers demanded higher wages. While we don’t know whether those demands were…

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Tesla earnings came and went, and much of it fell into the “we expected this” category. Investors seemed surprised by the $1.4 billion in free cash flow, which gave shares a brief bump, and revenue met or slightly exceeded expectations, depending on which batch of analysts you reviewed.  The earnings call, however, did deliver one eyebrow-raising moment that prompted readers (including some ex-Tesla engineers and other…

The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II delivers stunning audio detail! HomeComputer AccessoriesTurtle Beach Stealth Pro II Gadget Flow EditorsTurtle Beach Stealth Pro IIImmerse yourself in 3D sound with the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II, featuring Dolby Atmos and dual-driver audio performance.Hi-Res Wireless Audio: Certified by the Japan Audio Society, the headset delivers 24-bit/96kHz audio over an ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz connection. Every detail in your game or music comes through with exceptional clarity.CrossPlay 2.0 Multiplatform Switching: Supports up to four USB wireless transmitters, letting you switch between Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and more at the press of a button, without unplugging anything.60mm…

Samsung has released the April 2026 security patch for two more smartphones – the Galaxy A37 and the Galaxy A56. The April 2026 security patch addresses 47 security issues, and it’s rolled out for the Galaxy A37 with a software update having firmware version A376BXXS2AZC2, while the Galaxy A56 receives the security patch with an update having firmware version A566BXXSABZD2. Samsung Galaxy A37 The software update for both smartphones is currently seeding only in Europe, but the rollout should expand to other regions soon. If you live in Europe and haven’t received the security update on your Galaxy A37 or…

Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco. Homeowner and investment banker Storm Duncan has created a LinkedIn page for the home, which he said he’d “like to exchange […] for Anthropic equity.” The San Francisco Standard reports that Duncan described this as a “diversification play,” as he’s “under-concentrated in AI investments relative to the importance of AI in the future, and over-concentrated in real estate,” while a young Anthropic employee might be “in the exact opposite scenario.” Duncan is asking potential buyers to email him to discuss deal specifics, but…

Toshiba Canvio Flex is your cross-device storage solution! HomeAndroid AccessoriesToshiba Canvio Flex Gadget Flow EditorsToshiba Canvio FlexThe Toshiba Canvio Flex is a 2.5-inch portable hard drive for anyone who works across multiple devices and operating systems.Universal Device Compatibility: Connects to smartphones, tablets, Macs, and Windows PCs right out of the box and uses exFAT, so you skip reformatting when switching platforms.Two Cables Included: Package includes a USB-C to Micro-B cable and a USB-A to Micro-B cable. Plug into both older and newer devices without a separate adapter.Direct Smartphone Backup: You can drag and drop files and photos from a phone…

Huawei unveiled its new-look Pura series this week. The Pura X Max foldable caught the most eyeballs with its shorter and wider design, which many think matches the much-anticipated iPhone Fold. The Huawei Pura X Max features a 5.4” cover and 7.7” internal display. The relatively square inner display supports the M-Pen 3 Mini stylus. It fits in a special case for the phone. The Pura X Max packs a 5,300mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, and runs a Kirin 9030 Pro SoC. The Pura 90 Pro Max and 90 Pro also caught readers’ attention. They were…

Series, a social networking app, announced that it raised a $5.1 million pre-seed round, with investors including Venmo co-founder Iqram Magdon-Ismail, Pear VC, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, and GPTZero founder Edward Tian. The company was founded early last year by Yale students Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow, both still seniors at the university.  Series considers itself to be a next-generation social networking platform, rather than an AI app, and hails itself as one of the first to work entirely through iMessage, Johnson, the CEO, told TechCrunch. Users text a phone number (Series AI) on iMessage, explaining who they are and…

Summarize This Article:ChatGPTPerplexityGrokGoogle AIThere’s a fresh new leak of Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII. Yes, Sony still makes smartphones, and the new leaks for the Xperia 1 VIII showcase a bold and strong new look, as expected. The device has a slim and tall form factor- a staple design seen on a ton of Xperia smartphones.The new renders for the Xperia 1 VIII have been shared by OnLeaks via My Mobiles.Looking towards the front part of the upcoming Xperia 1 VIII, the front selfie shooter is housed in the bezel instead of the commonly seen punch hole design on many other…

Cohere, the Canada-based enterprise AI unicorn, announced Friday that it would merge with the Germany-based enterprise AI company Aleph Alpha. The deal, which has yet to close, will value the newly formed company at $20 billion, the FT reported. Schwarz Group, one of Aleph Alpha’s top backers, will also invest $600 million in Cohere’s Series E round, which is expected to close later this year, CNBC reported. A handful of Silicon Valley players continue to dominate the AI commercial landscape, which is busy with consolidation activity. A press release announcing the Cohere-Aleph Alpha union said one goal of the merger was to…