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Are real cybersecurity concerns a cover for a bigger problem at the frontier lab?

The two tech giants are looking to co-develop custom chips, at a time where demand for CPUs is high due to a growing global shortage.

Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage.

A long-running conflict in a Ugandan park may provide clues to the origins of human warfare, and how to avoid it.

Motorola's newest budget phones are all way more expensive. What's going on?

The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.

Instagram users can now edit comments, which is a long-awaited fix for anyone who’s ever had to delete and re-post a comment just to fix a typo.

The members of BTS took wildly different approaches to the 'Hot Ones' challenge while talking anime, fishing, food, and their new album 'Arirang.'

Co-founder of Sierra predicts that AI agents will make software interfaces obsolete.

Directed, starring, and co-written by Jonah Hill, "Outcome" sends Keanu Reeves on an apology tour through the past. Movie review.

A Chinese factory is producing humanoid robots every 30 minutes, marking a shift toward large-scale manufacturing and broader adoption.

Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, said the war in the Middle East could lead to another bout of inflation and higher interest rates.

A former jewelry-counter magnate, he served in Hungary under his friend President Trump, strengthening relations between the two countries as Orban tilted rightward.

The proposed timetable for automatic military draft registration came weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.

Trump said the temporary ceasefire is "subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz."

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber demanded a full reopening of the strait, warning that the oil supply disruption will increase if Iran maintains control of the passage.

Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek are back. Plus, many, many more.

The Bluetti Elite 300 is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99, down from the list price at Bluetti of $2,299. That's a 52% discount.

Users can use the in-built voice transcription tool to reply to emails

X Chat brings back Voice Notes to DMs and group chats after removing the option during the upgrade.

Samsung's TriFold phone has been in limited supply, but it's getting one (potentially final) restock on Friday, April 10.

The U.K. energy company said a redirected payment meant for a contractor instead landed in a hacker's bank account.

Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.

Do you have to post sexually explicit content on OnlyFans? Do you have to message back and forth with strangers? Can you actually make money on the platform?

Sami Clarke and Sami Spalter launched their brand during the pandemic.

A traditional RTO order didn't work, so the company got creative.

The Home Depot Spring Black Friday sale has tons of free cordless tools available as part of BOGO sales.

Andy Jassy's annual shareholder letter reads something like a diss track to a wide range of competitors as he defends spending $200 billion in capex.

Tesla is working on a new, smaller electric SUV, new report claims.

The airline's strategy involves three key moves to offset the Iran war-driven fuel spike, and CEO Ed Bastian says it's already working.

Ticket discounts of up to $500 will end tomorrow, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 go up again. Miss this, and you’ll be paying more for the same access to one of the most anticipated tech epicenters of the year. Register now to lock in these savings.

The U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee has issued a scam alert, with less than a week to go until the tax filing deadline.

After a successful flight around the moon, the astronauts are relying on a flawed heat shield to protect them as they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere.

The controls can be used to choose an audio-first experience on the app or a video-enhanced one, Spotify says.

The company is building a foldable iPhone, touchscreen MacBook and AI-powered AirPods, according to Bloomberg.

Instagram first debuted its movie rating inspired content settings in limited countries in 2025.

It was one small step for man, but a giant leap for Nutella, as an unexpected appearance on Artemis II caused the internet to go crazy.

The company's novel rocket engine could be a game changer for the U.S. military.

Collide Capital, founded by Brian Hollins and Aaron Samuels, announced Thursday the close of a $95 million Fund II.

Radify Metals is developing a new way to process a variety of metals that promises to be pollution free.

Two Alphabet-owned businesses are teaming up to find potholes and share that information with cities.

The fragile nature of the Middle East ceasefire agreement sent bonds into reverse on Thursday.

The gauge released Thursday offers the Federal Reserve a snapshot of conditions leading into the Iran war.

The new "affordable" iPhone, Apple's iPhone 17e, addresses some issues with the previous model, but not the camera. Review.

Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks.

AI didn't take agency jobs. It took the busywork. Now it's coming for the operational layer — and the agencies paying attention are already getting ahead.

Pronto's autonomous haulage trucks are about to start operating at Mariana Minerals's Utah copper mine -- the first such deal since Pronto got acquired by Travis Kalanick's Atoms Inc.

The FBI issued an alert warning that some foreign-developed apps may collect and store user data overseas, raising privacy and security concerns.

Get the Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Display for $109.49 at TCGplayer, below market price, and $10 cheaper than Amazon.

The major AI infrastructure was announced in September in partnership was with Nvidia and Nscale.

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.

Singer-songwriter Leith Ross posted that they're doing a year without screens. Here's how it's impacted them.

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

Answers to each clue for the April 9, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

NASA has released a tracker website and app for people to follow the Artemis II mission, a 10-day test flight around the moon and back.

As of April 9, the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop has dropped to $279.99 at Amazon, 44% off its list price of $499.99.

Donald Trump has announced a "double-sided ceasefire" with Iran, and Stephen Colbert had thoughts on the term during "The Late Show."

See the Moon phase expected for April 9, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 40% on the Mova Z60 robot vacuum at Amazon.

Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 48% on the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni at Amazon.

The Hormuz disruption is hammering Asian economies with surging energy costs and weakening currencies, but a repeat of the crisis three decades ago is unlikely.

Get the best TV deal. Save 27% on the Sony Bravia 5 65-inch at Amazon.

Score the Samsung Galaxy S26 for under $100 at T-Mobile. Here's how to claim your heavily discounted handset.

An entrepreneur behind drones that make the final strike themselves epitomizes the transformation of Ukraine’s civilian technology industry into a defense powerhouse.

A conference near the White House drew dozens of people who reject the scientific consensus on climate change. The mood was triumphant.

An energy shock stemming from the fighting has added a layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve’s decision-making around interest rates.

Populations are declining as climate change causes the sea ice the birds need for survival to retreat, according to researchers.

Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.

The ascent of ube has little to do with the purple yam’s taste or Filipino origins. It’s the color, flavor experts say.

New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.

These gentle giants forage in shallow waters, primarily along the coast of Florida, and often have fatal encounters with boats. What can be done to help them?

NASA will run the Artemis II crew through an obstacle course after landing to test how quickly they can work in lunar gravity.

Get a Grade A refurbished Lenovo Chromebook for $59.50—a compact, durable backup laptop built for everyday use.

Travel lighter with the GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable.

NeeDoh toys have taken over the internet. The fidget toys have gone viral and are now widely sold out across all retailers. So what's the deal with NeeDoh, and why are they sold out?

What’s new to streaming for the week of April 10, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.

Scams to avoid on Adult Friend Finder. Watch our for Phishing scams, Identiy Theft, Bots, and much more.

Mashable will explore how AI is being used in medical care, in hospitals, in doctors' offices, in fitness, and at home, and the ways we can protect our data and health when we use these tools.

OpenAI's new ChatGPT model, ChatGPT Health, raises privacy and regulatory concerns — and may signal a first step toward legal immunity for AI.

Startup Sonorus is using AI to analyse heart sounds to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD) before patients experience symptoms.

U.S. Treasury yields held steady early Thursday as investors prepared for several key economic data releases.

TCGplayer has the Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection for $119.76, under market price and cheaper than Amazon.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has yet to see a meaningful rebound and this could continue for weeks, warn shipping experts.

Buy the Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle for $39.81 at TCGplayer, just $0.15 above market price and below Amazon.

BYD announced Wednesday a partnership with KFC China to develop a network of "nine-minute" drive-thrus across the mainland.

The mission is seen as a key step toward resuming crewed lunar landings. Artemis II’s four astronauts are scheduled to land in the waters off Southern California on Friday.

Investors were in a more sober mood after sharp moves on the previous day.

In an annual foreign policy speech, Cooper is expected to say that shipping must be toll-free through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega star in "Big Mistakes," about two siblings who are thrown into the criminal underworld.

Shares in Europe are poised to open in mixed territory on Thursday, as the fragile truce agreed between the U.S. and Iran already shows signs of strain.

President Trump touts his "next conquest" amid increasing concerns over the fragility of the ceasefire agreement with Iran.

An unusually powerful El Niño weather event could take shape later this year, exacerbating global food security fears.

The statement came a day after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, which halted six weeks of fighting.

A new study from Gallup found that young adults have grown less hopeful and more angry about artificial intelligence.

Vessels are wary of passing the coast of Iran in the strait, given the fragile agreement, and the number of ships traveling through it has even dropped.

Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page deliver a radiant, feel-good rom-com with "You, Me & Tuscany." Review.

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

Trump has set his eyes on Greenland again while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from Iran war exposed rifts in the security alliance.

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.