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Netflix says the app gives children access to an "ever-growing" library of games for kids.

NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" feature, saying that only a fraction of cases resulted in an incident, and that no incidents resulted in injury. Tesla has also issued a number of software updates.

Iran said it will target U.S.-linked data centers with new missile strikes, as the war between the U.S. and Iran escalates.

Microsoft's terms of service for Copilot AI has some very surprising language about the AI chatbot.

Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees on external payments.

The new tax-sheltered savings and investment accounts will start accepting deposits this summer.

The Artemis II mission's close lunar flyby brings Earthset, a rare long solar eclipse, and Earthrise for the astronauts on April 6.

The government is supposed to let many vendors compete for contracts, to get the best deal for taxpayers. We are looking at cases where it did not.

NASA's Artemis II crew is about to get their closest brush with the moon today, April 6. Here's what they'll see on the far side.

An apparent North Korean worker was caught visibly stumped during a remote job interview when asked to insult the country's leader.

The Shark CryoGlow LED face mask and charging stand are on sale on Shark's website, saving you $39.99.

North Korean hackers pushed out malicious updates to a popular open source project by hacking a top developer's computer in a long-running campaign.

Shop the new 50-inch Hisense CanvasTV at Amazon for $1,299.99.

The crew of four will become the humans who have traveled farthest from Earth at 1:56 p.m. Eastern time. Later, the astronauts will pass behind the moon.

As of April 6, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for $289.99 at Amazon, down from $349.99.

NASA's Artemis II crew is going viral in space thanks to iPhone selfies, Instagram Reels, and a "Full House"-inspired video.

It's Artemis II moon flyby day. Here's how to watch the flyby live and witness history being made.

As of April 6, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are on sale for $248 at Amazon, putting them just $5 away from their record-low price of $243, and slashing $151.99 off their price overall.

NASA's Artemis II crew brought iPhone 17s onboard to document their journey. See the first images they just sent back.

"The Boys" fifth and final season is the show's darkest, most dour outing yet. Review.

OpenAI proposes taxes on AI profits, public wealth funds, and expanded safety nets to address job loss and inequality, blending redistribution with capitalism as policymakers debate AI’s economic impact.

As of April 6, you can snag the Eufy E25 robot vacuum-mop combo for $599.99 at Amazon, down from $999.99.

The Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $58.99, down from the normal price of $109. That's a 46% discount.

With new systems from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, hackers can attack with greater speed. The defense is more A.I.

Companies are scrambling to deal with the glut.

The Sonos Ace headphones are on sale for $100 off at Amazon, just $20 away from their best price ever.

With funding from ARPA-H, three teams of researchers have regrown bone and cartilage, even entire knees, in animal studies. Human trials are not far off.

While organizations in the developing world were nearly shut out, the big aid agencies DOGE had called wasteful received huge infusions of cash, a new analysis found.

Shocks to natural gas supplies are spurring countries in Asia and elsewhere to rethink their rejection of nuclear energy after the 2011 disaster in Fukushima, Japan.

The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the war, is reportedly being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators.

The sweet spot for Americans to retire comfortably has risen by $200,000 from last year — and most people aren’t even close to it.

To celebrate 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' Nintendo is discounting the games it's based on if you buy them with a Switch 2.

The Apple M5 MacBook Air just dropped to its best price since last month's launch. Save $149 on both base models at Amazon.

Nominate your startup, or one you know that deserves the spotlight, and finish the process by applying. Selected 200 have a chance at VC access, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K for Startup Battlefield 200. Applications close on May 27.

Amazon Prime members can save 20¢ per gallon on fuel every Friday until the end of May at bp, Amoco, and participating ampm and Thorntons gas stations.

Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

Starting today, you have 5 days to save nearly $500 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. This offer disappears Friday, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to secure these low rates.

Nearly one in five consumers who've used AI for customer service saw no benefit — a failure rate four times higher than AI use in general.

Online brands like Edikted and Princess Polly are opening brick-and-mortar stores, fueled by teens who film social media videos there.

Fraudsters are using texts offering jobs to target phones, often posing as Amazon with suspicious contact details and no hiring process.

The pcTattletale founder escapes a custodial sentence following the first successful prosecution of a spyware maker in the U.S. for over a decade.

The company is also announcing a deal with L3Harris to build the sensors for Xoople's spacecraft.

If banks want a piece of one of the largest IPOs in history, they have to buy subscriptions to Grok, his controversial AI chatbot.

In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, said investors and businesses faced a series of challenges.

Contrary to popular belief, cutting out procrastination isn't a matter of willpower or even self-discipline. You don't need to punish yourself. You need a system.

Seattle startup Edo is helping utilities turn office buildings into virtual power plants as AI demand and extreme weather add pressure to the grid.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders noted the country's 250th anniversary and called for a broad recommitment to American ideals.

The anchor is set to join the show’s cast on Monday for the first time since the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy, who remains missing.

For the families of the Artemis II astronauts, the mission “begins at assignment.”

From our jokes and slang to the White House’s policy messaging, internet “brain rot” has escaped our phones to take over … well, everything.

A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent and the real world never intrudes.

This lifetime subscription to the PDFToolKit Unlimited Plan handles all your PDF needs for life.

A lifetime subscription to AdGuard Family Plan safeguards nine devices for just $15.97.

Katie Aselton and Mark Duplass create a glorious hangout movie for theater kids with "Their Town," starring Chosen Jacobs and Ora Duplass. Review.

India has resumed oil and gas imports from Iran after seven years, in a bid to rebalance its ties with Tehran and secure supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gives you a ton of options to play around with images, including preset filters and hardware add-ons.

President Trump taunted Iranian leaders on Sunday, threatening to escalate attacks if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.

Investors head into what could be the most consequential week of the Iran conflict, scrambling to position for binary outcomes: an imminent deal or further escalation.

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.

Rapid technological advancements and the huge sums of money flowing into the data center are posing both risks and rewards for insurers.

The journey around the moon of three Americans and one Canadian is going into its sixth day, but it’s not too late to get caught up on it.

Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.

Zhang Xuefeng helped people navigate the country’s unforgiving higher education system. The public outpouring after his death was a quiet rebuke to the punishing process.

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

Ahead of a lunar flyby on Monday, the crew celebrated the astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s first spaceflight and got a special message from Charlie Duke, the Apollo 16 moonwalker.

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" #1752 on April 6 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Oil prices rise again as President Donald Trump steps up his threats against Iran if Tehran does not come to a deal on the Strait of Hormuz.

In an expletive-filled social media post, Trump also vowed to bring "Hell" to the country after the U.S. forces had rescued an American airman shot down in Iran last week.

President Donald Trump warned Sunday in an expletive-filled social media post that Iran would be "living in Hell" if they do not open the Strait

Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $49.97 with a lifetime license.

Investors should look beyond short-term volatility and consider these growth stocks that analysts see upside for, according to TipRanks.

A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran.

AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.

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

Anthropic announced that Claude subscribers will now have to pay extra to use third-party tools like OpenClaw.

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.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 helped my team code faster and with fewer errors.

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.

This reputation management tactic ensures your digital footprint is consistent, compelling and aligned with who you are today.

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.

AdGuard VPN + Ad Blocker is helping professionals secure their online activity at incredible prices.

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.