TechCrunch expands access to CIO, Computerworld, and PCWorld writers

TechCrunch became part of a broader portfolio last year. The outlet now has access to writers and editors from CIO, Computerworld, and PCWorld. This expansion allows TechCrunch to draw on a wider range of specialized perspectives for its coverage.

Recent articles from these affiliated publications highlight specific industry developments. Macworld’s David Price described Apple’s updated iPad mini as a 'world's fanciest horse and cart,' expressing skepticism about the significance of the new OLED screen and faster chip. Meanwhile, Mark Hachman of PCWorld gave a hard pass on the Lenovo Googlebook 15, citing a keyboard he disliked so much he stopped writing the review. He also noted sporadic webcam biometrics and poor battery life for the $479 device.

Computerworld’s Mike Elgan examined the privacy implications of Character.AI’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, noting the company’s 'spectacularly vague' privacy policy. The publication also reported that Bloop, a chatbot parent company, has gone belly up after users shared secrets with it. Additionally, data indicates that the average AI job listing offers around $177,000 compared to $80,000 for non-AI roles. Burnout among tech workers has doubled as daily AI use has quadrupled. Women accounted for just 26% of AI hires in the U.S. last year, compared to 50% in non-AI roles.