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We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

Researchers say a serious Android vulnerability affecting certain MediaTek processors could let attackers bypass your lock screen and steal data.

Amazon MGM Studios announced the 'Spaceballs 2' release date ahead of CinemaCon 2026.

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The group of influential oil exporters also said it was increasing its production quotas, a largely symbolic move.

On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we debated Elon Musk's vision for data centers in space.

A Rome court found that Netflix violated Italian Consumer Code when raising its prices for several years.

Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

'Saturday Night Live' Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che joke about the Trump administration.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

The rapid evolution of generative AI has finally made these applications good enough to meaningfully impact retailers' bottom lines.

KAIST's humanoid robot sprints, moonwalks and kicks a ball on a soccer field, showing smooth repeatable movement powered by custom motors and AI.

The animated sequel was expected to collect about $371 million worldwide over its first five days in theaters. “Kids love the movie,” a box office analyst said.

Culinary jobs have the potential to be a perfect fit, and a new effort is afoot to help autistic workers land them.

Some environmentalists question using plastic to address rising temperatures.

Some environmentalists question using plastic to address rising temperatures.

The Country Club Plaza’s sale and turnaround plans come at a consequential economic time for Kansas City, Mo., which will soon lose the Chiefs football team.

After seesawing between diplomacy and threats, the president may find it harder to knock down prices by suggesting pauses or progress in talks.

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Discover what a new operating system can do for an old PC with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license.

Trump says the officers were rescued "deep in Enemy Territory" in mountainous terrain.

The transition from wheels to weapons is achievable in part because many of the underlying skills are highly transferable, according to experts. 

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

With the global entertainment business reeling during a period of rapid change, there was little enthusiasm on either side for a costly standoff.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1751 on April 5 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Why did Founders Fund invest $220 million in cattle management startup Halter?

The astronauts said they had lost track of which day it is on Earth on their transit to the moon.

The controversy around Delve appears to have cost the compliance startup its relationship with accelerator Y Combinator.

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., called the market "DISGUSTING" and said bettors were wagering on whether American troops would be saved.

Industrial exoskeletons strap onto workers' bodies to share the physical load, reducing muscle strain and fatigue during overhead work and heavy lifting.

Most AI platforms use your conversations to train their systems by default. Learn how to turn off data collection on ChatGPT, Google, Alexa and Siri.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 featured portraits of its contestants. Fans believe they were AI-generated.

Harassing bots with “funny violence.” Confiding about a broken heart. Chatting with a block of cheese. Filling a void of loneliness.

Harassing bots with “funny violence.” Confiding about a broken heart. Chatting with a block of cheese. Filling a void of loneliness.

It’s about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic’s coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools.

One tool, many workflows.

How did a faceless, five-legged rock spider become a global fan favorite in Ryan Gosling's new film 'Project Hail Mary?'

Ryan Coogler is set to executive produce a Disney+ adaptation of the "Animorphs" series.

As a host at WGN in Chicago for 60 years, he shared news that was essential to farmers in a homespun style that appealed to listeners from the city.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Bill Gates have strained his friendship with Warren Buffett and the Omaha billionaire's annual multi-billion-dollar donations to the Gates Foundation.

Find out how you can maximize your time and take advantage of productivity tools at your disposal.

Mikko Hyppönen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses, worms, and malware, for more than 35 years, he tells TechCrunch why he is now working on systems to stop killer drones.

The White House’s attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach leading scientists.

The damage to Oracle's building comes after Iran warned it would target U.S. tech companies operating in the Middle East.

The Roborock Saros 20 is smarter and more powerful than the 10R, and costs the same $1,599.99. But it's not automatically the best of 2026.

Plus, whether to use A.I. to get ahead at work — if you think the technology is evil.

While the federal deficit has started to shrink under President Trump, his plans could make the long-term situation worse.

Based on hard science fiction, a genre that prioritizes scientific accuracy, the blockbuster gets a lot right but misses a few things, experts say.

A record number of student loan borrowers are in delinquency and default. Some are making the drastic decision to leave the country and abandon their loans.

A long stay in intensive care can bring physical, cognitive and mental health challenges that can take months or longer to resolve.

As fuel costs go up, making a living as a gig driver is harder than ever.

The Artemis II mission elicited deep feelings for many Americans, particularly in Houston, the home of mission control.

The law Republicans passed last year has so far been largely imperceptible to most Americans. That’s changing as tens of millions file their taxes this spring.

Sonos Play is the company's new portable speaker, sitting in between the massive Move 2 and the smaller Roam 2. We've spent a week with it so far.

In the AI community, there's a long-held taboo against anthropomorphizing AI. In a new research paper, Anthropic argues that maybe we should.

NASA's Artemis II lunar flyby mission is carrying mementos on the 10-day journey around the moon in the Orion spacecraft.

How to get free iPhone. Get the Apple iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in an eligible device and sign up for the Experience More plan.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon. That's the record-low price at Amazon.

Get lifetime access to 1min.AI’s all-in-one platform for $99.99 and streamline everything from writing to video creation in one place.

Enjoy Microsoft Office apps with AI capabilities thanks to this Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business lifetime license.

Bring home a MacBook Pro for only $429.97 (reg. $1,999) now through April 19.

Jay Duplass' latest drama, "See You When I See You," is hurt by his leading man. Review.

From Grindr to Scruff to Archer, here's our unfiltered guide to the best gay dating apps.

Ticket prices across airlines in Asia increase in the midst of Iran War tensions, Asian travelers look elsewhere to relax

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1750 on April 4 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more active — with Anthropic the hottest trade around, OpenAI losing ground, and SpaceX's looming IPO poised to reshape the landscape for everyone.

Lucid said it has resolved the problem and is not changing its guidance for 2026.

You're not prompting anymore. You're delegating.

When Fizz quietly debuted in Saudi Arabia, founder and CEO Teddy Solomon wasn’t expecting the app to catch on like it did.

Simplify working with AI thanks to this lifetime subscription to ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan.

Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.

Obsessed with Wordle, Spelling Bee, and other word games? Try these strategies.

Raw Farm, a dairy producer in California, denies that its products have caused the outbreak, which has sickened people in three states.

Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from Washington and shuts 57 research stations.

Tesla's headcount fell from 21,191 workers to 16,506 workers in 2025, according to a report, as it grappled with its second straight year of declining sales.

In addition to Lightcap's new role, OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch will be stepping away from the company to focus on cancer recovery, with a plan to return when her health allows.

It's the 40th anniversary of 'The Legend of Zelda,' and there's never been a better time to play a bunch of old 'Zelda' games.

Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, according to The Information and Eric Newcomer.

The astronauts traveling in the Artemis II spacecraft were allowed to bring smartphones with them. Sadly, they can’t connect to the internet.

With the midterms right around the corner, the new group is positioned to back candidates who support the AI company's policy agenda.

OpenAI President Greg Brockman will oversee product in Simo's absence.

There are many iPad apps to help you organize recipes, sync tasks across devices, be more productive, and manage your notes.

California governor Gavin Newsom announces first customer of new state broadband network, pledges to connect indigenous and rural communities.

Meta, Microsoft, and Google are all betting big on new natural gas power plants to run their AI data centers. They may regret it.

Meta, Microsoft, and Google are all betting big on new natural gas power plants to run their AI data centers. They may regret it.

Almost all CES Samsung TVs slated for 2026 are available to buy. Shop the budget-friendly S85H OLED or the gallery chic S95H OLED.

A new poll shows that the debate over data centers is far from settled.

A federal judge last month questioned the legitimacy of the panel and overturned its recent work. A notice suggests that it may be revived on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s terms.

If you've ever experienced problems with Microsoft Outlook, just know that you're in the same boat as a literal astronaut.

Nicole Glabman's business inspiration stemmed from a "very real frustration."

Most founders make the same early marketing hiring mistake. Here's what to consider before building your team.

Nearly half of college students are actively rethinking their majors, and one in six has already made the switch.