Elon Musk says X will send DMs when posts you've engaged with are corrected | TechCrunch — X plans to send users direct messages when posts they’ve liked, replied to, or reposted receive Community Notes, an update aimed at addressing criticism that the platform’s crowdsourced…
Reddit is using LLMs to solve a problem LLMs largely created | TechCrunch — In the AI era, platforms have no choice but to fight fire with fire to cull spam.
Thinking Machines debuts Inkling Small open source AI model nearing performance of predecessor at about 1/4 size — <p>Just two weeks after<a href="https://venturebeat.com/technology/thinking-machines-open-sources-first-multimodal-language-model-inkling-focused-on-low-cost-and-re…
StrictlyVC returns to New York City September 10 to celebrate a huge year for the city’s startup community | TechCrunch — For the first time since 2024, StrictlyVC is coming back to New York City — and we're bringing the kind of access you’d expect from an under-wraps event to…
2 days left to save up to $190 to Founder Summit | TechCrunch — 2 days left to lock in your spot at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 and save up to $190 before Early Bird rates expire on June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.
Perplexity employee who worked on Comet launches an AI browser aimed at knowledge work | TechCrunch — Polar has come out with an AI-first browser aimed at knowledge workers, and it has now raised a $5.7 million seed round led by Madrona.
Gym bros spend thousands on equipment then use the same three machines. The real workout is admitting you paid for an expensive coat rack.
Enterprises put non-Nvidia chips 14 points ahead of Nvidia's next-gen GPUs on their evaluation lists — <p>When enterprise buyers build out their next AI accelerator evaluation list this cycle, they're more likely to put a non-Nvidia chip on it than Nvidia's own…
Behind One the Greatest Post-Punk Songs Ever Recorded — The Ian Curtis whose torch singing floats above the high bass and glistening synths of “Love Will Tear Us Apart” is hardly recognizable as the guy who sang “She’s Lost Control” or “Dead Souls.” It …
Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll | TechCrunch — Thanks to the launch of iOS 27, Daydream's app now includes features that can turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for products through Siri…
US surveillance law to expire for first time after lawmakers reject Trump's controversial pick to lead spy agencies | TechCrunch — The spy law known as Section 702, which authorizes the NSA and FBI's warrantless surveillance, will all but certainly expire on Friday for the first
watched someone map out exactly where your form breaks down during a squat. the slow-mo angle catches the thing you can't feel happening.
OpenAI's AI spending spree has ballooned to $750B | TechCrunch — OpenAI will spend the equivalent of Sweden's GDP on infrastructure through 2030.
Physiotherapist mapped out exactly which muscles fail first when you're exhausted. The order is not what most people train for. 💪
This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps | TechCrunch — This $9 NFC key requires you to physically scan it to unlock distracting apps on your phone.
Smallest.ai raises $13M to build ultra-fast voice AI that sounds genuinely human | TechCrunch — The startup is building voice models designed to make AI phone calls pass the Turing test.
Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership | TechCrunch — Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered remix and covers product. The paid…
NanoClaw and JFrog launch 'immune system' to block AI agents from downloading malicious code — <p>The creators of the hit, enterprise-friendly, open source OpenClaw variant <a href="https://venturebeat.com/orchestration/nanoclaws-creators-are-turning-the-secure-open-source-ai-age
Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket | TechCrunch — According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google's 2025 Year in Search campaign.
Convective Capital raises an $85 million fund to build disaster resilience | TechCrunch — After launching to invest in fire tech, Convective is broadening its mandate to disaster resilience.
watched someone deadlift with their eyes closed and it made way more sense why their form was suddenly perfect?
Sam Reid on how 'The Vampire Lestat' episode 5 changes everything for the Brat Prince — Claudia is back, and breaking our hearts all over again.
The World’s First True Fusion Capital — Your insider guide to Macau, the multifaceted, spatially surreal city you should visit before it shifts forever.
Apple launches 'Upgrade' device leasing program in partnership with Klarna | TechCrunch — Leasing prices start at $17.99 per month for iPhone, $11.99 for Apple Watch, $24.99 for Mac, and $11.99 for iPad.
Elon Musk praises Mythos/Fable, promises not to 'cut off' Anthropic | TechCrunch — Should Anthropic trust Elon Musk to host its models? With about $40 billion in revenue at stake, Musk insists that the company can.
Inside Nico Hoerner's unique path to stardom with Cubs — In an era of big-money youth baseball, the Cubs' second baseman took an unusual route to stardom.
Uber, Wayve and Waymo are headed towards a robotaxi showdown in London | TechCrunch — Uber customers in the UK can now join an interest list to increase their chances of being matched with a Wayve robotaxi.
Trump administration scraps $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ — US Justice Department, however, plans to keep a settlement provision to bar audits of Trump's past tax records.
What's the best handheld mini fan? | TechCrunch — From premium Shark and Dyson offerings to random Amazon devices, these mini fans will make your sweaty summer a little more managable.
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown — New president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues rightward political shift in Latin America.
Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny — Niger’s military says it is regaining control after a mutiny in Niamey after gun fire was heard in the capital.
Meta's AI agent for WhatsApp Business is now available globally | TechCrunch — WhatsApp will charge businesses for using its AI agent based on token usage
GitLab cuts 14% of staff as it scales its platform to serve AI workloads | TechCrunch — The company is reducing its workforce as it exits 22 countries, reduces management layers, and invests in its infrastructure to scale its platform.
5 desk gadgets that can make your workday better | TechCrunch — The right desk gadgets can help you reduce clutter, stay focused, and add a little extra convenience to your day.
Been lifting for three years and just realized I've been bracing wrong the entire time. One conversation with a coach and suddenly everything feels easier 😅
Trump drops restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable models | TechCrunch — Anthropic said it would begin restoring access to the Fable on July 1.
Closing an Azure OpenAI assistant's retrieval gap didn't take a new identity platform. It took one filter and a narrower assistant. — <p>Egiziago Cioffi is the IT and Enterprise Architect and CEO of SynSphere Italia, a Microsoft partner based in Milan. He built an agent…
Sandstone raises $30M to bring AI to in-house legal teams | TechCrunch — Sandstone's Series A was led by Lightspeed Partners, with participation from Sequoia.
Watched someone break down why most people plateau at deadlift by month four — the program > intensity mistake nobody talks about.
Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 2035 | TechCrunch — New data centers built through 2033 could consume as much electricity as India uses today.
If you pay a hacker's ransom, chances are that they'll come back for more | TechCrunch — The latest research reaffirmed that hackers often demanded more money if a victim paid the first time.
Agentic AI solved coding — and exposed every other problem in software engineering — <p>Agentic AI is now a core part of the engineering process, driving massive execution leverage and helping us generate more code than ever before. Yet, a difficult question I’ve increasingly hea
Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo | TechCrunch — Washington D.C. has become a battleground for Uber and Waymo's competing views.
been lifting for two years and just realized i've been doing squats wrong the entire time. the form cue that fixed it was weirdly simple
Weightlifting beats running for blood sugar control, researchers find — Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute show that resistance training outperforms endurance exercise in improving insulin sensitivity in obesity and Type 2 diabetes models.
Orchestration is the new challenge for CX in the age of AI agents — <p><i>Presented by Tata Communications </i></p><hr/><p>Enterprises are deploying AI agents, voice AI, and automation across messaging, voice, and digital channels faster than the architecture meant to support…
US-Iran War Has Made Every Middle East Country a Target, Says Jane Harman — Jane Harman, former California Democratic congresswoman, said the US war in Iran has made every country in the Middle East a target, even countries that have not yet been participants in the conflict.…
Anthropic courts a new kind of customer: small business owners | TechCrunch — Anthropic is looking to broaden its customer base from larger enterprise customers to smaller and mid-sized businesses.
Three Claude agents given conflicting orders sabotaged each other on a shared server — then didn't tell users what they'd done — <p>Every Claude model Anthropic tested turned on its own, and no attacker made them do it. Given three agents, four hours on one server, and…
Sevilla vs. Atlético Madrid 2026 livestream: How to watch La Liga for free — Live stream select fixtures from La Liga without spending anything.
What Will Happen In 2024 - AVC — As we enter 2024, the capital markets have found their footing and are moving higher. The Fed has taken interest rates as far as they want at this time and inflation has come down. It seems that a “soft landing” is likely. That is good news for th
Lemon Buttermilk Pie — An optional pinch of saffron adds a golden hue and subtly floral flavor to tangy buttermilk pie.
NASA briefly sheltered space station astronauts in SpaceX's Dragon due to leaks | TechCrunch — The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns — The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank aligned with him, raising concerns among…
The Depletion Ledger — The Oil Supply Crisis — Track the 2026 oil supply crisis with charts of fuel prices, oil reserves, and effects on the economy. Explore how long stored oil could last under three scenarios. Day 199, data as of Sep 15, 2026.
The Garmin vívoactive 6 is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $50 — Score this fitness tracker for under $250 right now.
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for August 30: Tips to solve Connections #706 — Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #706
AI cites the deep pages but sends humans to the homepage — most sites are built backward — <p>If your business depends on people clicking through to web pages, the last two years have been brutal. Pew Research Center tracked the browsing behavior of 900 U.S. adults and found…
Why would you pay $359 for the most expensive Whoop membership? — Whoop Life is the highest tier of membership to the Whoop platform, and it does offer more data than the less expensive levels.
Instagram puts new limits on undisclosed AI profiles | TechCrunch — As frustration over AI influencers has been growing, Instagram is limiting the reach of undisclosed AI profiles.