CALWIRE Tech Report (Thursday, August 13, 2026)
By Cal Wire Tech Desk
X open sources its ranking algorithm, letting users see if they’ve been ‘shadowbanned’
X is expanding the open source code behind its 'For You' feed and launching new transparency tools that show users when its rankin... — TechCrunch
X is expanding the open source code behind its 'For You' feed and launching new transparency tools that show users when its rankin... — TechCrunch
Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark
The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade. — TechCrunch
The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade. — TechCrunch
Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Dee... — TC AI
Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Dee... — TC AI
Nvidia’s new $500B plan is risky but brilliant, especially for aging GPUs
Nvidia has a plan to make sure its GPUs won't lose value. It wants to convince a new crop of financiers to keep lending for AI bui... — TC AI
Nvidia has a plan to make sure its GPUs won't lose value. It wants to convince a new crop of financiers to keep lending for AI bui... — TC AI
Who really needs a cocktail robot?
Bartesian's cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks. — TechCrunch
Bartesian's cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks. — TechCrunch
Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report
The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ. — TC AI
The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ. — TC AI
In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back'... — TechCrunch
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back'... — TechCrunch
Flock is tightening its rules in response to a growing surveillance backlash
The police-tech giant Flock is announcing today that it will change officers’ access to its nationwide network of license plate re... — MIT Tech Rev AI
The police-tech giant Flock is announcing today that it will change officers’ access to its nationwide network of license plate re... — MIT Tech Rev AI
Can social media start over? Bluesky’s CEO and COO deliver their case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where... — TechCrunch
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined by COO Rose Wang for a Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where... — TechCrunch
How kids feel about AI, in their own words
When we set out to talk to kids about artificial intelligence, we thought we knew what we’d hear. We expected some to tell us they...
When we set out to talk to kids about artificial intelligence, we thought we knew what we’d hear. We expected some to tell us they...
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