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Spyware Discovered Behind Fake Android Snooping Apps Government Allegedly Used

Spyware Discovered Behind Fake Android Snooping Apps Government Allegedly Used

Researchers report a new spyware case tied to government authorities using a fake Android app to infect a target phone. The alleged developer was previously unknown for selling this kind of surveillance software, suggesting spyware supply chains may be broader than expected and harder to track once malware is disguised as everyday tools.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
DeepSeek claims its new AI model almost closes the gap with frontier reasoning giants

DeepSeek claims its new AI model almost closes the gap with frontier reasoning giants

DeepSeek has previewed a new AI model, arguing it “closes the gap” with today’s leading frontier systems. The company says efficiency and performance improve over DeepSeek V3.2 thanks to architectural changes, and that the model nearly matches current top reasoning results across both open and closed models. The preview sets up what could be a serious shift in the race toward stronger reasoning.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026

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Bluesky boosts photo limits with sharper uploads up to 4000 by 4000

Bluesky boosts photo limits with sharper uploads up to 4000 by 4000

Bluesky has raised its photo upload limits, allowing users to post higher-quality images than before. The new cap increases maximum file size to 2MB and expands the maximum resolution to 4000 x 4000, making it easier to share detailed photos without heavy compression or cropping.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Salmon secures 100M for digital credit in the Philippines targeting underbanked borrowers

Salmon secures 100M for digital credit in the Philippines targeting underbanked borrowers

Salmon has raised $100M in equity and debt to expand digital credit for underbanked Filipinos, including people with little or no credit history. The startup is also aiming at borrowers frustrated by the reliability gaps of incumbent lenders. With the funding, Salmon plans to widen access to credit while navigating a market where traditional underwriting can leave many behind.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Redwood Materials loses COO and multiple VPs as restructuring triggers layoffs

Redwood Materials loses COO and multiple VPs as restructuring triggers layoffs

Redwood Materials has suffered leadership shakeups after a recent restructuring and layoffs, according to TechCrunch. The company’s COO, former Tesla executive Chris Lister, is retiring, and at least three other VPs have also left. The departures point to a broader reset in how the recycling and battery materials firm is organizing its leadership and operations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Porsche to sell all electric Cayenne Coupe this late summer

Porsche to sell all electric Cayenne Coupe this late summer

Porsche says it will begin selling the Cayenne Coupe Electric in late summer, expanding its lineup with an all electric version of the popular coupe-style SUV. The company hasn’t detailed pricing or specifications in the provided update, but the timing signals an imminent step toward a more electrified range.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026

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Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs signaling a new chip race begins

Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs signaling a new chip race begins

Meta has secured a major deal for Amazon’s homegrown CPUs to power AI agentic workloads, rather than relying on GPUs. The move suggests companies are shifting the chip battlefield beyond accelerators toward general-purpose processing engineered for AI tasks. As demand for agentic systems grows, this CPU-driven sprint could redraw how the next generation of AI infrastructure is built.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
X shuts down Communities citing low usage and rampant spam

X shuts down Communities citing low usage and rampant spam

X is shutting down Communities, saying only a small fraction of its users were actively using the feature and that a large portion of that activity was spam. The company’s decision effectively ends Groups-style discussion spaces within the platform, underscoring how moderation and engagement challenges are reshaping X’s product lineup.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Microsoft proposes voluntary retirement buyouts for some US employees hitting age and service rules

Microsoft proposes voluntary retirement buyouts for some US employees hitting age and service rules

Microsoft is offering a voluntary retirement buyout to certain US employees who meet a specific age-plus-service threshold. The company says eligibility is based on years worked at Microsoft and current age adding up to 70 or more. Workers who qualify may choose retirement early under the program, reshaping workforce planning and payroll costs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Meta is revamping cross app management with a new Meta Account system

Meta is revamping cross app management with a new Meta Account system

Meta is replacing its Accounts Center with a new Meta Account aimed at simplifying how users manage their experience across multiple Meta apps and devices. The change is designed to consolidate settings and make cross-app control more seamless, reducing the need to revisit different menus as you switch platforms within Meta’s ecosystem.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026

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Bob Iger returns to Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit

Bob Iger returns to Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit

Bob Iger, the former Disney CEO who has exited the company, is rejoining Thrive Capital as an advisor. He already holds a stake in the venture firm and previously served as a venture partner there, making his return less of a debut and more of a homecoming for the investor behind major media turns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Special forces soldier arrested for alleged Polymarket win using classified Maduro operation details

Special forces soldier arrested for alleged Polymarket win using classified Maduro operation details

Authorities have arrested a special forces soldier accused of using classified government information to place a wager on Polymarket, the prediction platform. Prosecutors allege the bet was tied to an operation involving Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, and that the soldier could have profited up to $400,000 by acting on information not meant for public markets.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Vercel finds customer account data was stolen earlier than its latest hack

Vercel finds customer account data was stolen earlier than its latest hack

Vercel says it has evidence that some customer data and accounts were compromised before its recent, widely reported incident. After expanding an investigation tied to an early-April breach, the company identified a second wave of unauthorized access affecting customer accounts. Vercel’s findings raise new questions about when the intrusion began and how much data may have been exposed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC backed AI startup Fragment to sharpen customer service agents

Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC backed AI startup Fragment to sharpen customer service agents

Bret Taylor’s AI customer service startup Sierra has acquired YC-backed French company Fragment. The deal signals Sierra’s push to expand the capabilities of its customer support agents by bringing Fragment’s AI technology in-house. Details of the acquisition were shared by Sierra, underscoring continued consolidation in AI tooling aimed at improving service speed and quality.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026

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Instagram tests Instants app for disappearing photos viewed once or within 24 hours

Instagram tests Instants app for disappearing photos viewed once or within 24 hours

Instagram is testing a new “Instants” app designed for more fleeting sharing. Users can send disappearing photos to friends that are viewable only once, while the shared content stays accessible for up to 24 hours. The trial hints at Instagram leaning further into time-limited privacy and quick-hit social moments.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Countries move to ban social media for children as regulators tighten youth protections

Countries move to ban social media for children as regulators tighten youth protections

Australia kicked off the trend in late 2025 with a ban aimed at shielding children from social media pressures and harms. Regulators cite risks like cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators—concerns now driving other countries to consider similar restrictions. The policy wave is reshaping how platforms will handle youth access and age verification.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
OpenAI launches GPT 5.5 aiming for a super app future with broader faster capabilities

OpenAI launches GPT 5.5 aiming for a super app future with broader faster capabilities

OpenAI has released GPT 5.5, positioning it as another step toward an AI “super app.” The company says the new model delivers increased capabilities across a wide range of categories, signaling a broader shift from single-purpose chat toward more general, app-like AI experiences. Details on performance and use cases are expected to follow as adoption ramps.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
Era raises 11M to build software powering the next wave of AI gadgets

Era raises 11M to build software powering the next wave of AI gadgets

Era has raised $11M to develop a software platform designed to run across multiple form factors of AI hardware. Instead of betting on one device, the company expects a proliferation of AI gadgets, including glasses, rings, and pendants, and wants its platform to connect and unify the experience.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026

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Trump pick to lead US cyber agency CISA asks to withdraw amid leadership chaos

Trump pick to lead US cyber agency CISA asks to withdraw amid leadership chaos

Sean Plankey, Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA, has asked to withdraw his name. The move follows a turbulent year marked by chaotic temporary leadership and instability in the agency’s direction. Plankey’s request raises questions about what comes next for CISA’s permanent leadership and whether the agency can regain steady footing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 24 Apr 2026
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