Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing
The pcTattletale founder escapes a custodial sentence following the first successful prosecution of a spyware maker in t...
Spain’s Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI
The company is also announcing a deal with L3Harris to build the sensors for Xoople's spacecraft....
8 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2026): Bands, Chargers, and More
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite bands, screen protectors, and chargers to go with yo...
The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It’s Using Voter Roll Data
The acting head of the DOJ’s voting section told a judge last week that the agency had not touched the nonpublic voter r...
Robot Mowers Are Actually Good Now
With the rise of affordable and effective robot mowers, maintaining a pristine lawn has never been easier....
Snake Bros Keep Getting Bitten by Their Lethal Pets. Only Zoos Can Save Them
Your venomous serpent bites you, and the clock is ticking. America’s zookeepers—and a cooler full of rare antivenom—are ...
5 Mysteries That the Artemis Missions to the Moon Could Finally Solve
The moon is not just a barren rock orbiting the Earth. The Artemis missions could answer the great unknowns that the sat...
The Ridiculously Nerdy Intel Bet That Could Rake in Billions
Advanced chip packaging is suddenly at the center of the AI boom. Intel is going all in....
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has some impressive add-ons that make snapping photos really fun
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gives you a ton of options to play around with images, including preset filters and hardware add-ons...
Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer
A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm...
Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use
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Claude, OpenClaw and the new reality: AI agents are here — and so is the chaos
The age of agentic AI is upon us — whether we like it or not. What started with an innocent question-answer banter with ...
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft....
TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. T...
Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX?
On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we debated Elon Musk's vision for data centers in space....
In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants
Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment....
Best Apple Watch Bands of 2026: Nike, Hermés, and More
We've actually been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather b...
Heatbit Maxi Pro Review: a Space Heater That Also Mines Bitcoin
Electricity rates have gotten so atrocious that this Heatbit wants to offset your costs with bitcoin mining. But the mat...
3 Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
These smart mowers are expensive alternatives to some good old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to c...
Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.
The current console generation may last longer than anyone expects....
With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid
Amid mass displacement and collapsing trust in institutions, digital wallets are becoming critical conduits for aid, con...
The Hack That Exposed Syria’s Sweeping Security Failures
When Syrian government accounts were hijacked in March, the breach looked chaotic. But it revealed something more troubl...
Peter Thiel’s big bet on solar-powered cow collars
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Embattled startup Delve has ‘parted ways’ with Y Combinator
The controversy around Delve appears to have cost the compliance startup its relationship with accelerator Y Combinator....