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IBM and two of its subsidiary companies were allegedly breached during the mid-2010s, which a lawsuit filed by a former cybersecurity executive accuses IBM of not disclosing and actively covering up.

Mythos gave the cybersecurity sector a boost, but upbeat earnings weren't enough for investors in search of an AI payoff.

Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Now’s not the time to wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.

Oil prices would spike if Iran's Houthi allies started attacking ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The S&P 500 fell more than 2 percent on Friday, on course for its worst one-day drop of the year and ending nine weeks of gains.

Ahead of a planned IPO, SpaceX inked a deal to rent compute capacity to Google for $920 million per month for 32 months.

Meta shares dropped after the Financial Times reported that company could potentially raise tens of billions of dollars in a stock offering to help its AI push.

The companies announced the deal on Friday, just one week ahead of SpaceX's historic IPO.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.

The LinkedIn co-founder was a key bridge to Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI, but he also came with some baggage.

I shaved my head 15 years ago and never looked back. This GroWell LED cap changed that.

Releasing sterilized flies can crash a local population of flesh-eating screwworms. But the US currently has limited capacity to produce them.

GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen.

Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.

The forthcoming order echoes President Trump’s decision to repeal executive orders that have protected other public lands from vehicles for decades.

While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction.  Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass. Unlike the AI-free browser crowd, this doesn’t just feel…

Companies are shifting from running everything on the most powerful AI model to matching each task to the right one, a practice called model routing.

Apple heads into WWDC with Tim Cook’s AI legacy, Siri’s future as an agentic platform, and the stock’s rich valuation all on the line.

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said on Friday in an email to their colleagues that they had reached the decision after a period of frustration.

Unemployment is steady and companies are hiring, but wage growth is not keeping up with higher prices.

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said on Friday in an email to their colleagues that they had reached the decision after a period of frustration.

Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms.

The Igloo Kool Tunes (red) is on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the normal price of $139.99. That's a 29% discount.

Meta is building out data centers inside weatherproof tents to speed up construction.

NASA crew shelters in Dragon as Russia halts ISS Zvezda crack repairs, highlighting aging station leaks and joint safety efforts.

The Ecovacs Goat O1000 RTK robot lawn mower is down to just $699.99 at Amazon. That's $300 off and its best price ever.

The Logitech G512 X 98 lets you swap between mechanical and analog switches in an attempt to achieve the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, its solution isn't as well thought-out as I'd hoped.

Following an unexpectedly hot jobs report, prediction market traders see a 52% chance the Federal Reserve increases interest rates this year.

Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms' offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools.

Gold is at a technically precarious juncture, and the good news for you is that options market may be mispricing the risk.

Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small.

Hotels and other service providers pitch themselves as eco-friendly when they’re not. Here’s how to call their bluff.

The actual eco-friendliness of ecotourism varies considerably. One research station in the Peruvian Amazon is out to prove it can bring visitors to the area without disrupting the environment.

As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease.

From San Francisco to Stockholm, a new generation of electric ferries is entering passenger service, marking a tipping point for green maritime technology.

Early Amazon Prime Day deals include the Solix portable power station, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom, and Lego sets.

Tech titans and Silicon Valley transplants changed the Columbus area, but not everyone is thrilled about the rapid transformation.

Samsung is getting ready for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 rollout with a big Samsung Health app update.

Reid Hoffman was one of OpenAI's first donors, and he left its board in 2023 as the nonprofit cozied up with Microsoft.

The new 737 Max final assembly line in Everett, Washington, will serve as a catalyst for increasing Max production to 52 jets per month.

Russian astronauts prepared to make repairs on Friday morning, but after an hour and a half, officials decided no urgent action was needed.

Former DOGE members and Elon Musk allies are backing a startup aimed at using AI to apply "learnings" from DOGE to the private sector.

Microsoft’s AI products aren’t selling and Github’s been plagued with troubles. WIRED spoke with VP Scott Hanselman about whether the company is in catch-up mode.

"The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"

The space agency says Roscosmos has discovered new leaks in the Russian service module that it is trying to repair.

The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.

National Donut Day is June 5 and national chains are celebrating with freebies. Get a free donut at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', others.

The U.S. eavesdropping agency is reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for use in cyberattacks, despite a federal ban on using the AI model maker.

Executive compensation is accelerating while rank-and-file workers lag, widening the pay gap in corporate America.

From talking about sex with JFK Jr. to a surprise show in Times Square, the queen of pop is leveraging Grindr’s “gayborhood” to sell her new album.

Elon Musk’s rocket company, on the cusp of the largest initial public offering ever, will soon end up in index funds after rule changes by Nasdaq and other index providers.

"Our experience of robots is that it's actually driven up employment rather than the reverse," Amazon executive John Boumphrey told CNBC.

The stronger-than-expected report offers President Trump a talking point for the midterms, even as it also reduces the odds that the Federal Reserve may cut rates.

Madonna performed a pop-up concert in Times Square that she announced on Grindr.

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said his forecast of artificial super intelligence arriving in ten years was "conservative" and thinks it will be here sooner.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.

The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.

Third-party services charge fees to help renters bypass some upfront costs of signing a lease. Unlike traditional deposits, the money won’t be returned to tenants.

Third-party services charge fees to help renters bypass some upfront costs of signing a lease. Unlike traditional deposits, the money won’t be returned to tenants.

A hydrogen-powered helicopter has completed its first piloted flight, marking a significant step toward more sustainable aviation.

The artificial intelligence giant said a “brake pedal” was needed to protect humanity from self-improving models. The proposal could have big consequences.

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order Booster Bundle from $48, giving collectors six packs from the Mega Evolution expansion.

Grover and Elmo came to the Mashable to studio to reveal their answers to some "Sesame Street"-inspired "Would You Rather..." prompts.

Officials at the Federal Reserve have turned their focus to resurgent inflation.

Seth Meyers has broken down Donald Trump's sleeping habits on "Late Night".

A rebound in the digital currency, or characteristic dip-buying by investors, is yet to take place.

As of June 5, the Sony ULT Wear headphones in black are on sale for $144.95 at Amazon. This is 42% off their full price of $249.99.

Carnival Corporation data breach affects nearly 6 million people after a social engineering attack exposed names, emails, passport numbers and more.

The world's fastest growing major economy, India, has been facing major headwinds due to the conflict in Middle East that began end of February.

EveryPlate is an actual budget meal kit whose plates taste delicious. Options and ingredients are fewer, but simplicity can also be a virtue.

“We are on track to see what might be the three biggest I.P.O.s of all time.”

Anthropic took a big step this week towards pipping bitter rival OpenAI to a public market listing.

Amazon has the MTG Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box for $129, dropping each pack to $4.30 before launch.

Data are pointing toward recovery after a stagnant 2025, though slow work force growth may keep a lid on growth.

“Why wouldn’t you want to be in both Pepsi and Coke?” says one venture capitalist. “It’s the same here.”

As of June 5, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $299. This is 25% off its list price of $399.

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle for $51.98, with lower prices also live at TCGplayer and Walmart.

Orbit Robotics built Helios, a four-armed robot designed for zero gravity that grips and braces inside spacecraft while performing maintenance tasks.

From battery life to privacy, there are many hurdles to the idea taking off.

"Backrooms" director Kane Parsons has given Jimmy Fallon tips on how to survive in the nightmarish dimension on "The Tonight Show".

As of June 5, the Bluetti AC70 portable power station has dropped to $328.99 at Amazon. This is 23% off its full price of $429.

These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.

Find the best robot lawn mower deal. Save 47% on the eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 at Amazon.

An “urban explorer” tells WIRED their mother checked in to make sure they weren’t one of the people seen scurrying out of a manhole with their friends.

Dua Lipa has become a very specific kind of modern pop star: beautiful, erudite, successful, and in love with life.

Get the best streaming deal. Save 20% on the Google TV streamer 4K at Amazon.

Everything you can and can't do with a free eharmony account.

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Here’s why farmers and scientists are concerned over the New World screwworm’s unwelcome return to the United States.

Sydney Ember, a Times business reporter, has been speaking with recent college graduates struggling to find work. She explains how starting a career in a weak job market can leave lasting scars on wages and opportunities.

"The Daily Show" host Michael Kosta has mocked Trump talking about the size of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Americans — especially American men — love trucks, and high gas prices aren’t swaying automakers. Ram has a new line of fuel-guzzling muscle trucks, and some in-your-face ads to sell them.

New premium pit stops are giving fliers a place for a quick bite and drink without having to line up for increasingly crowded traditional lounges.

“Masters of the Universe” will test whether Mattel can cement itself as an entertainment powerhouse with a hypermasculine character from the 1980s.

The full impact of graduating into this hiring downturn will not come into focus for years, and much remains uncertain, especially about A.I.’s role.

We asked three farmers to tell us how new technology is revolutionizing the way they work.

Stephen Hanson, whose empire included Blue Water Grill and Ruby Foo’s, performed an array of tasks, including arranging jobs, visas and entertainment for women.

AI companies are using serif to project humanity. Critics are calling it “tasteslop.”

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