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As much of Silicon Valley chases mega-rounds and buzzy AI deals, Stacy Brown-Philpot is running Cherryrock Capital like a throwback to venture capital's earlier days

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.

This week, Alta unveiled its first integration collaboration, teaming up with Public School, a storied New York City brand.

This weekend Amazon has the DKI Mini 4K drone for 20% off

This 57” Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor is 35% off for President’s Day weekend

Hollywood organizations are pushing back against a new AI video model called Seedance 2.0, which they say has quickly become a tool for “blatant” copyright infringement.

Would you feel comfortable giving a dating app your credit score? A controversial new app wants to make financial responsibility a core matchmaking value.

The DHS is flooding social media companies with administrative subpoenas to identify accounts that are protesting ICE. Social media companies have pushed back but are largely complying. Our tech reporter, Sheera Frenkel, explains.

Designer Kate Barton teams up with Fiducia AI and IBM for a NYFW presentation.

One dashboard, total visibility.

Four whistleblowers reveal the extent to which the Department of Homeland Security is pressuring social media companies to identify users critical of government policy.

India’s $1.1B fund-of-funds will invest through private VCs to support deep-tech and manufacturing startups.

The revelation that an upcoming biopic about Bitcoin creator Satoshi will rely heavily on AI has actors and industry creatives worried.

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.

"Start with these questions that invite real answers, stories, preferences, and patterns," says Douglas Boneparth, CFP, president and founder of Bone Fide Wealth.

Professional results in minutes.

Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO likes the surprise course reversal announced this week by the new CEO of Kraft Heinz.

A researcher, professor and federal policy adviser, he guided students who went on to do groundbreaking work in connecting the world online.

Matrix flying car becomes world's largest at 11,000 pounds after successful flight tests near Shanghai by AutoFlight. The electric aircraft can carry up to 10 passengers.

As their stocks tank, software makers are rebranding themselves as A.I. innovators. Sparkle emojis are everywhere, but some efforts have been more successful than others.

Months before the film’s release, there were signals that this wouldn't be the adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic fans were expecting.

A.I. translation has become a huge industry, but how accurate is it? Our tech reporter, Kashmir Hill, explores its successes and failures through a couple who relies on of A.I. translation to communicate.

Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security complaint, and more.

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

Filing taxes is a pain. Here’s how H&R Block DIY performed against other services I tested.

Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.

Looking for the best sexting apps of 2026? We tested dozens of apps for privacy, safety, and features.

From February 14 to 16, these ultra-plush blankets and throws are nearly half off. No exclusions.

ExpressVPN is a dependable and thoughtfully designed VPN with strong privacy practices and servers throughout the U.S.

I’ve tested hundreds of toys, from basic dildos to high-tech vibrators and strokers. See the most mind-blowing toys you can buy in 2026.

As Congress leaves town without funding their department, airport security officers wonder, “How many more times am I going to be able to do this?”

On a remote island in North Macedonia, male Hermann’s tortoises outnumber females 19 to 1, an imbalance driving the population to extinction.

Problems at detention centers operated by CoreCivic extend far beyond recent measles outbreaks.

Grana Padano cheese is trying to capture some of the international spotlight on Italy, appearing on billboards and social media and, of course, in the athletes’ cafeterias.

The artificial intelligence frenzy is creating personal fortunes rarely seen in modern technology and changing people’s attitudes about fairness and money in relationships.

He speaks English. She speaks Mandarin. The secret to their happy marriage: Microsoft Translator.

The Mexican city of Guadalupe, which will host portions of the 2026 World Cup, recently showed off four new robot dogs that will help provide security during matches at BBVA Stadium.

A dad is turning his 3-year-old's meandering stories into adorable, catchy songs.

North America will see a total lunar eclipse this March, with especially good views for people watching on the West Coast: what to know.

If you're not in a committed relationship, you can still celebrate Valentine's Day. Here's how.

Watch the Six Nations for free. Live stream Wales vs. France in the 2026 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch ice hockey for free. Live stream USA vs. Denmark in men's ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world.

Save on an Apple MacBook Air 2017 with a 13.3-inch display, Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD, on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999).

Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro and get a faster, more secure, AI-powered Windows experience for a limited-time low price.

The HP OmniBook 5 14 is the best battery life laptop we've tested to date. It lasts for more than 32 hours on a single charge.

I watched every episode of the viral YouTube dating show 'Pop the Balloon.' Here's what it taught me about love.

HBOh NO!! 🔪 A list of the best horror movies now streaming on Max, including "The Blob," "The Shining," "I Saw the TV Glow," "Scanners," "Sinners," "Weapons," and more.

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of state stressed the importance of cooperation with Europe.

Cuba’s government appears to be on the brink of economic collapse amid a worsening energy crisis.

New AI models launched by China's biggest players underscore how the country's companies are keeping up with the U.S.

The two-story location will sell products from Nothing and the more affordable, mass-market brand CMF.

Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.

More than a decade into Beijing’s push for self sufficiency, Chinese firms are producing fewer, lower-performing chips than their foreign competitors.

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

See the Moon phase expected for February 14, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

A backend flaw in web admin dashboards used by one of India's largest pharmacy chains, exposed thousands of online pharmacy orders.

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" #1701 on February 14 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the company wants to increase its use of large language models for customer discovery, support and engineering.

Family banned for life from cruises after paying $3,556 through Zelle to fake consultant who used stolen credit card. Now she owes double the amount.

Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC for $99.97.

Get lifetime access to Pok Pok for $44.97 and give kids ages 2–8 a calm, Montessori-inspired screen time experience.

A roundup of horror movies that are perfect for single people.

The battle is expected to reach the Supreme Court, which is far more conservative today than it was when the measure was established.

Airbnb has shifted a third of its North American customer service to its AI agent, CEO Brian Chesky said.

As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.

Waymo is paying DoorDash drivers to close doors that are left ajar on their self-driving robotaxis.

The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said.

The company said hackers downloaded “a limited number of files” after breaking into an employee’s account. The hacking group ShinyHunters took responsibility for the breach.

OpenAI retired the GPT-4o model on Feb. 13, the day before Valentine's Day. The AI relationships community is heartbroken.

AI companies have been hemorrhaging talent the past few weeks. Half of xAI’s founding team has left the company — some on their own, others through “restructuring” — while OpenAI is facing its own shakeups, from the disbanding of its mission alignment team to the firing of a policy exec who opposed its “adult mode” feature.  Watch as TechCrunch’s Equity podcast hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony […]

The National Science Foundation said management of the machine, used by researchers for forecasts, disaster warnings and pure science, would be transferred to a “third-party operator.”

Strong jobs data and a soft inflation reading for January are welcome news for President Trump. But the bigger economic picture is less encouraging.

The Japanese sex toy maker said a hacker broke into an employee's inbox and stole customer names, email addresses, and correspondence, including order details and customer service inquiries.

YouTube TV is offering new plans that cost less than the main plan, which is priced at $82.99 per month.

Jonathan Glatzer's ("Better Call Saul," "Succession") "The Audacity" skewers Silicon Valley CEOs. It premieres April 12 on AMC.

The recent request goes against decades of precedent and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.

Roku executives said in a shareholder letter that it marked "our biggest quarter ever" for net adds to premium subscriptions.

As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.

AI search is replacing website visits with instant decisions. Here's why organic traffic is collapsing and what founders must do now to stay visible and competitive.

Pose your questions to a panel of WIRED experts about the future of the electric vehicle industry.

Instead of waiting on a pension that may never come, I'm exploring these pension-like business ideas to build long-term financial security for my family.

The ChatGPT caricature trend has gone mega-viral, but it actually reveals a lot about our relationship with AI and privacy.

Spotify says its developers are using AI for coding now.

Shop these limited-time sales to save on some of our favorite gadgets from Branch, Eufy, and more.

Seasoned franchise leaders know the agreement reveals how a system will grow, govern and respond to pressure long before the first unit opens.

Find out how to watch '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' at home, including when it will be streaming and the best Netflix deals.

Snowpack levels across a wide swath of Western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.

The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior that’s starting to get called out.

Don't be fooled by a slowly dropping price tag, the Acefit are surprisingly capable.

The model is known for its overly sycophantic nature and its role in several lawsuits involving users' unhealthy relationships to the chatbot.

The model is known for its overly sycophantic nature and its role in several lawsuits involving users' unhealthy relationships to the chatbot.

Jon Favreau teases attendees of a Star Wars toy event with details about new toys from "The Mandalorian and Grogu."

Learn what great business leaders and performers share, and how it helps them seize opportunities instead of missing out.

Democrats in Congress have questioned the transparency and legality of depositing Venezuela oil revenue in Qatar.

The financial regulator revealed in a response to a TechCrunch records request that the probe was closed in September 2025.

How to watch FA Cup for free. Live stream Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United in the FA Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Anthropic has appointed longtime executive and political operative Chris Liddell to its board of directors.