Did bureaucrats in the US plot to cut the crypto industry out of the banking system? An investigation begins.
A new study suggests that the NOVA1 gene may have been a key player in the evolution of human language.
As of Feb. 18, the Sonos Ace headphones are on sale at Amazon for $349. Normally they retail for $449.
Save 29% on a four-pack Apple AirTag bundle at Amazon.
Save 23% on the Apple Pencil Pro at Amazon.
Save 33% on the Beats Studio Buds at Amazon.
The meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov marks the first formal sit-down meeting between top U.S. and Russian diplomats for several years.
The country announced support measures for households and businesses, including vouchers and tax breaks, in its first budget under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Hours after Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI released the latest version of its AI model, Grok 3, X has significantly hiked the price for its top Premium+ subscription plan, which gives users access to the latest model, to almost $50 per month. On the support page that lists X’s premium plans, the monthly subscription price […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has unveiled its latest AI chatbot, Grok 3, as its competition with OpenAI and DeepSeek heats up.
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.
Ironing out the 2026 budget of the euro zone's second-largest economy will prove a "demanding" task, French Economy Minister Eric Lombard told CNBC.
Huawei has made a comeback in China and is hoping to bring that momentum to overseas markets where its business has been badly hurt.
European leaders hastily gathered in Paris to discuss Ukraine peace plans. Defense stocks jumped after EU members were allowed to ramp up spending on security.
2024 was a strong year for wind energy in Germany, but the two parties leading polls ahead of the election later this month have been critical of wind turbines.
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The central bank had held its policy rate steady at 4.35% since November 2023, following an extended period of 13 rate hikes to tame inflation at home.
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, late Monday night, along with new capabilities in the Grok app for iOS and the web. Grok, xAI’s answer to models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini, can analyze images and respond to questions, and powers a number of features on Musk’s social network, X. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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European leaders hastily gathered in Paris to discuss Ukraine peace plans. Defense stocks jumped after EU members were allowed to ramp up spending on security.
The company said the cuts, the first round of broad layoffs in the airline’s 53-year history, would affect mostly corporate employees.
Oxygen is vital to many medical procedures. But a safe, affordable supply is severely lacking around the world, according to a new report.
Top officials are grappling with how to handle potential price increases caused by the administration’s policies.
More than 10,000 protesters gathered in New York City on Presidents’ Day to speak out against the current Trump administration and the actions in particular of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It was one of several protests that took place Monday in major cities across the country and came during the same long […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Social media is often about scale, but Nextdoor bet long ago on something different: that it could grow a big business off smaller, local communities. For years, the plan worked. The 15-year-old company has long been a dominant platform for neighborhood-based conversations, connecting users for everything from lost pet alerts to local business recommendations. Then […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Southwest is cutting about 1,750 corporate jobs in race to cut costs.
A Delta Air Lines flight was involved in an "incident" upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport Monday afternoon, the airport said in a statement.
The newspaper told Common Cause, an advocacy group, that it was pulling its special ad, which would have covered the front and back pages of some Tuesday editions.
Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There's a much simpler explanation.
South Korea has blocked the downloading of DeepSeek due to data protection concerns, following other countries and government bodies that have made similar moves to restrict access.
When hiring for leadership, superficial perks like bean bags and kombucha won't ensure success. Instead, aligning leadership with core company values can foster innovation and collaboration and make room for long-term organizational growth.
This article explores how corporations can effectively hire and integrate entrepreneurs to drive innovation and foster a more dynamic, forward-thinking culture.
In a prerecorded AMA, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman confirmed plans for paywalled subreddits and other changes to monetize the platform.
The GoPro Hero13 Black Creator Edition action camera is on sale at Best Buy for $499.99, down from the normal price of $599.99. That's a 17% discount.
Watch the very best sketches from 'SNL's 50th anniversary special.
It's Presidents' Day and the TCL 75-inch A300W Nxtframe OLED TV is on sale for $1000 off at Best Buy.
The Fed official called for more progress on inflation before the central bank engages in further interest rate cuts.
We all know headphones can be bad for your hearing if you listen to sounds too loudly in such close proximity to your ears. But a BBC report suggests that a new health scare could be emerging around the noise-canceling feature that’s hugely popular in modern earphones. The article considers whether the technology could essentially […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The New York Times is now allowing its product and editorial teams to use AI tools, which might one day write social copy, SEO headlines, and code, reports Semafor. The news came to staff via an email, in which the publication announced the debut of its new internal AI summary tool called Echo. The New […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Confused about which AI model to use? Check out this comprehensive list of the most advanced models out there. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
If you want to keep customers on your site and drive purchases, one marketing strategy could be your game-changer.
Confused about which AI model to use? Check out this comprehensive list of the most advanced models out there. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
As of Feb. 17, you can get the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $139.99 during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale.
The Trump Administration has begun firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure, reports CNN. The firings, which began late Friday night, come as Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been tapped to help create a new air traffic control system. It’s not yet clear how many workers were fired, but the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Shark FlexStyle is down to just $209.99 at Amazon with the on-page coupon. That's a 30% discount.
For President's Day, Best Buy drops the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 Intel Core Ultra 9 24GB RAM 2TB SSD RTX 3050 to $899.99, saving $600.
Omega DataCube automatically backs up your phone's files while it charges — giving busy entrepreneurs one less thing to worry about.
Copyright claims against AI companies just got a potential boost. A U.S. federal judge last week handed down a summary judgment in a case brought by tech conglomerate Thomson Reuters against legal tech firm Ross Intelligence. The judge found that Ross’ use of Reuters’ content to train its AI legal research platform infringed on Reuters’ […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
As of February 17th, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is available for $296.18 — a 34% discount, saving you $153.81 off the list price.
Apple is expected to launch a new version of the iPhone SE this Wednesday, but it might be called something else. Here are the details.
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is blocking links to Signal.me, a URL shortener used by the private messaging app Signal that allows users to send out a link that’s used to contact them directly through the service. The blocks, which impact direct messages, public posts, and profile pages, were first spotted by the blog Disruptionist. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
No one should navigate a crisis alone. These five critical strategies will help you lead under pressure, keep your team supported and emerge stronger on the other side through a natural disaster.
Here’s our guide to the best Theraguns and Therabody gadgets to enhance your recovery routine, alleviate muscle pain, and boost your overall wellness.
The Times was honored for an investigation into extremism in Israel, coverage of the civil war in Sudan and a narrative about a Russian soldier who defected from the war in Ukraine.
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you ensure a smooth online experience with a reliable, secure home network setup.
The state will no longer require some truckers to shift away from diesel semis but hopes that subsidies can keep dreams of pollution-free big rigs alive.
House Republicans are preparing to adopt a plan that puts a $4.5 trillion limit on the size of the tax cut, but even that will not be enough for some of President Trump’s promises.
See how companies are responding to the major themes of Trump's campaign and early days in office.
As of Feb. 17, the HP Envy 2-in-1 16-inch laptop is on sale for $449.99 in the Best Buy President's Day sale. That’s $400 off its regular price.
TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. Just this past month, the app experienced a temporary outage in the U.S. that left millions of users in suspense before […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
As gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft continue to grow in popularity among young children, and with platforms like YouTube consuming hours of their daily screen time, edtech companies face challenges in capturing their attention. Polymath aims to tackle this by combining gamified mechanics inspired by these popular games with adaptive math lessons to make […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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A team at the University of Oxford succeeded in getting two quantum processors to connect to each other and work together with particle entanglement.
You need aluminum to make an iPhone, but Trump's 25 percent tariff shouldn't directly affect the price.
Adam Sandler's "SNL" 50th anniversary song was a moving moment dedicated to the show and its cast.
For SNL's 50th anniversary special, Rachel Dratch brought back Debbie Downer with Ayo Edebiri, Drew Barrymore, Robert De Niro, and Jimmy Fallon.
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with air purifiers tested firsthand by WIRED.
The next frontier for large language models (LLMs), one of the key technologies underpinning the boom in generative AI tools, might be geographical. On Monday, Paris-based AI startup Mistral — which is vying to rival the likes of U.S.-based Anthropic and OpenAI — is releasing a model that’s a bit different from its usual LLM. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
So many 'SNL' stars, so little time to butcher "Les Misérables" and "Hamilton."
SNL's "Bronx Beat" met "Coffee Talk" at the show's 50th anniversary special on Sunday, in a mashup sure to delight fans.
As of Feb. 17, Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $328 in Amazon's Presidents' Day sale. Normally they retail for $399.99.
As of Feb. 17, the Lenovo Duet 11 Chromebook is on sale for $249 in the Best Buy President's Day sale. That’s $130 off its regular price.
The British film industry has spoken.
3 ways it’s okay to use AI on dating apps, 3 ways it isn’t
When Amy Poehler and Tina Fey opened up their audience Q&A for "SNL50", we didn't see that Ryan Reynolds moment coming.
Comparing AI features for Bumble, Hinge, and Tinder
This 800-degree countertop pizza oven nails crust but can’t air fry or toast bagels well enough to be your everything.
Europe is vying for a say in fast-advancing Russia-Ukraine peace talks after the U.S. over the weekend exacerbated fears that Brussels would be absent from the high level negotiations.
For the 50th anniversary special of SNL, "Weekend Update" had a bunch of special guests. But where's Bill Hader?
Regulators said they would suspend the app until they could be sure it complied with the country’s data protection laws.
Answers to each clue for the February 17, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.
The 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch7 normally retails for $299.99. As of Feb. 17, it's on sale for $239.99 in Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale.
As of Feb. 17, the Peloton Bike is on sale for $1,195 in the Amazon President's Day sale. That’s $250 off its regular price.
"SNL" legend Laraine Newman took a stroll through Studio 8H for the show's 50th anniversary special with Pete Davidson's Chad.
Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about Vollebak’s Shielding Suit, which blocks EM radiation, infrared and tracking for privacy.
Early Presidents' Day deals are here! Shop discounts on TVs, laptops, iPads, and much more.
Many Presidents' Day sales are live a week early. Save 40% on select Tempur-Pedic mattresses, up to 70% on washable rugs at Rugs USA, or grab the AirPods Pro for $169.
For SNL's 50th anniversary special, Andy Samberg sings to Bowen Yang about anxiety on the show. And it's a banger.
Presidents' Day mattress deals on top brands like Purple, Avocado, Nectar, Casper, and more take hundreds of dollars off a new mattress.
Molly Shannon's SNL character Sally O’Malley returned to the stage during the show's 50th anniversary special with Emma Stone.
Samsung's Presidents' Day sale is live ahead of the actual holiday on Monday, Feb. 17, and we've scoped out all of the best deals on TVs, smartphones, wearables, laptops, and other gadgets.
Save up to 63% on the best Presidents' Day streaming deals, including Peacock, Starz, and YouTube TV.
Presidents' Day deals are already live at Walmart, here are the best deals on iPads, Samsung TVs, laptops, and more in 2025.
This Presidents' Day, Best Buy is dropping big deals, and many are live now, including TVs, laptops, headphones, and other tech.
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