Timef 05/20/2025

Google is gearing up to hold its largest developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and May 21. CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind CEO and co-founder Demis Hassabis, and executives in charge of Search, Cloud, and Android will announce major updates to Google’s product offerings. We’re expecting Google I/O 2025 to focus […]

We’re thrilled to announce that Danielle Perszyk, the leader of Amazon AGI SF Lab’s human-computer interaction efforts, will be taking the main stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. The AGI SF Lab is at the forefront of developing foundational capabilities for AI agents that can operate in the […]

Apple sent invites for its developer-focused event, Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which will be held from June 9 to June 13 with an “On the horizon” tagline. The company will likely announce new versions of its operating systems, namely iOS 19, iPadOS 19, WatchOS 12, macOS 16, and visionOS 3. The developer conference is both […]

The world’s richest person, who spent more money than anyone else last year as he helped elect President Trump, has indicated lately that he wants to turn back toward his business empire.

Our rebranded Boston summit, TechCrunch All Stage (formerly Early Stage), is back on July 15! And we are looking for some incredible volunteers to help us make this event happen. If you are interested in finding out what goes into building tech events, apply to volunteer. If you are selected, not only will you get […]

AI software company Builder.ai is entering insolvency proceedings, a company spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch. The Microsoft-backed unicorn, which has raised more than $450 million in funding, rose to prominence for its AI-based platform that aimed to simplify the process of building apps and websites. According to the spokesperson, Builder.ai, also known as Engineer.ai Corporation, is […]

Manus, the once-buzzy AI agent platform, on Tuesday launched a plan aimed at small businesses and organizations. The plan, dubbed Manus Team, starts at $39 per seat per month with a five-seat minimum, totaling $195 per month. Each team gets 19,500 credits in a sharable pool, as well as access to certain features in beta, […]

In the U.S., a number of startups aim to be the corporate spend manager of choice for small and large businesses. Brex, Ramp, and Mercury are among those companies, just to name a few. Moving north of the border to Canada, the options are fewer, but growing. Keep is a startup that has built a […]

Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit Zoox is about to start mapping and gathering data in Atlanta, Georgia, a precursor to testing its self-driving vehicles and eventually offering public rides in the city. Atlanta will become the seventh city in the U.S. where Zoox is testing its vehicles. The company announced its testing plans just one day […]

Samsung just dropped its 2025 line-up of OLED TVs, now with Nvidia G-Sync for smoother gaming.

Samsung’s flagship gaming monitor looks incredible, but it might be too much for some people.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says SuperCard X Android malware steals card data and lets attackers use your card remotely.

Google DeepMind is at the forefront of AI innovation, and no one is more poised to speak to this than Senior Product Manager Logan Kilpatrick. We are pleased to announce he will be joining us on the main stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, happening June 5th at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. TC Sessions: AI is […]

Amazon Music announced Tuesday that it’s testing a new AI-powered search feature called “Explore,” designed to help fans learn more about their favorite artists.  To use this feature, users can tap the “Find” button at the bottom of the screen and enter an artist’s name in the search bar. Then, by selecting the “Explore” tab […]

The global assistive technology market was valued at more than $22 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow substantially by 2030. Despite the potential market size, many founders building tech to help people with disabilities struggle to secure the kind of early funding needed to get their companies off the ground in the first […]

The LYNX M20: A wheeled-legged robot by DEEP Robotics designed for industrial and emergency environments.

We tested and reviewed the best helmets for road cycling, commuting, mountain biking, and more.

At $2,599, the Roborock Saros Z70 should perform nearly perfectly. Though it's good at cleaning, the arm fumbles way too often.

SparkCharge raised $15.5 million in equity and secured a $15 million loan to expand its fleet charging operations.

Alation plans to integrate Numbers Station's products into its own as soon as the end of this quarter, Alation co-founder and CEO Satyen Sangani told TechCrunch.

South Loop Ventures, a Houston-based venture firm, announced a $21 million Fund I, with Rice Management Company and Chevron Technology Ventures serving as anchor investors.  The firm, which launched in 2022, focuses on seed and pre-seed companies, with $400,000 as the average check size. It also primarily hopes to focus on backing founders of color.  […]

Brex has once again made the surprising, but perhaps realistic, decision to partner with another one-time competitor. This time Zip, the CEOs of both companies told TechCrunch exclusively.  In April 2022, fintech Brex announced it was making “a big push” into both the enterprise and software. The news was notable considering that Brex originally was […]

Last Friday, OpenAI introduced a new coding system called Codex, designed to perform complex programming tasks from natural language commands. Codex moves OpenAI into a new cohort of agentic coding tools that is just beginning to take shape. From GitHub’s early Copilot to contemporary tools like Cursor and Windsurf, most AI coding assistants operate as […]

If you have a history of hypertension, you need an easy at-home blood pressure monitor that keeps a long-term log of your readings.

Gravitee, a platform designed to help companies manage their APIs and other digital traffic pipelines, has raised $60 million in a Series C funding round led by Sixth Street Growth with participation from Riverside Acceleration Capital and Albion VC. The new capital, which brings Gravitee’s total raised to just over $125 million, will be used […]

“I’ve got a pretty wild story to tell you,” the early YouTube star Caspar Lee says in a TikTok. He goes on to tell the story of how a startup founder slid into his LinkedIn DMs with a pitch about an eco-friendly deodorant called Wild. He ignored the message at first, but his cousin Sasha […]

Linen might not be your first choice for bedsheets, but it’s got enough benefits that it's worth a try. Here’s the linen we love sleeping on.

The AI doomer and the AI boomer both created each other's monsters. An excerpt from The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future.

Affiniti founders Aaron Bai and Sahil Phadnis are building the kind of expense management software for main street small businesses that tech startups have enjoyed for years.

WIRED spoke with someone who applied for a job at Elon Musk’s so-called DOGE and discussed the five-step hiring process.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports on China’s Zhiyuan unveiling world’s first tri-ducted wearable eVTOL with hands-free control.

A chart-topping jazz album! Loads of Spotify and Apple Music plays! Just one problem: The success might not be real.

When a formerly incarcerated “troubleshooter for the mafia” looked for a second career he chose the thing he knew best. He became a prison consultant for white-collar criminals.

Follow our live coverage of Google's annual developer keynote, where the company will announce updates to Android, the Gemini chatbot, and its Android XR smart glasses.

The best National Streaming Day deals on May 20 include Roku Channel add-ons for up to 90% off, $24.99 Peacock Premium, $3.99 MUBi, and more.

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Stephen Colbert has hit back at Trump over his comments about Taylor Swift on social media.

China has launched over 100 satellites for two broadband networks that could eventually rival the service from Elon Musk's SpaceX, but progress is hampered by launch bottlenecks and high failure rates.

NASA's Perseverance rover took a photo of Mars' most mysterious moon Deimos, which seemed to shine like a star in the early morning.

Mashable explains how to watch Google I/O 2025 keynotes live at home. You can livestream both talks on YouTube.

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Answers to each clue for the May 20, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

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Monzo, Britain’s biggest digital bank, is still synonymous with its neon debit cards, extensive use of emojis, and free spending abroad. But it’s no longer just trying to be cool; it’s trying to become a major financial institution. That shift, from an upstart fintech beloved by millennials into a mature, sustainable business, is what makes […]

Costing $1000, the Heston 120 is an undoubtedly ambitious debut. WIRED spoke with chief product and innovation officer, Gustaf Rosell, on how it's going to compete.

Cairo-based Sylndr has raised $15.7 million as it expands beyond online used car sales into auto financing, servicing, and tools for dealers. The round was led by Development Partners International’s Nclude Fund and included follow-on investments from Algebra Ventures and Nclude. The company, which operates in Egypt’s fast-growing but under-digitized vehicle market, said the latest […]

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How to get free Lego for World Play Day. Build a Planet model at participating stores and take it home with you for free.

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" #1431 on May 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

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

The company is also aiming to unlock access to the San Francisco International Airport, although those plans are on a much longer timeline.

Last year, Klarna announced a significant initiative to leverage its internally developed AI systems, powered by OpenAI, across its operations. This wasn’t empty talk for the buy now, pay later giant. The company not only ended its pricey contract with Salesforce CRM, but also curtailed its hiring efforts, allowing AI to do some of the […]

Last year, Klarna announced a significant initiative to leverage its internally developed AI systems, powered by OpenAI, across its operations. This wasn’t empty talk for the buy now, pay later giant. The company not only ended its pricey contract with Salesforce CRM, but also curtailed its hiring efforts, allowing AI to do some of the […]

President Donald Trump has signed the Take It Down Act, which makes publishing AI-generated revenge porn a federal crime.

Atlanta is the second city to get the so-called "Waymo on Uber" service. The companies launched the service, which matches riders with a

Austin Russell, who became a billionaire after his lidar startup Luminar went public, appears to be out as CEO, according to the company’s board. Luminar’s board announced Wednesday — the same day of its first-quarter earnings report — it had replaced Russell and appointed Paul Ricci to the role. Ricci is the former chairman and […]

What agentic AI actually means and why the major AI players are touting it as the next big thing.

Giftable ideas for summer. All the best tools, gadgets, and seasonal upgrades for your home, yard, and beyond.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has acquired 23andMe – and the genetic data for 15 million customers along with it.

A federal judge is asking Apple to approve Fortnite’s submission on the U.S. App Store or return to court to explain the legal basis as to why it has not done so. In a new filing, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers confirms the court has received Epic Games’ latest motion, where it demands that […]

Spotify announced on Monday that Apple has approved a new app update, allowing iPhone users in the U.S. to purchase individual audiobooks directly within the app. Users can also view audiobook prices and easily buy additional listening hours beyond the initial 15 hours. “This change lowers the barriers for more users to embrace their first […]

With the current economic uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, securing funding for startups in Asia has recently become more difficult. Venture capital firms have also been impacted by the downturn, leading to a decrease in the number of funds being closed. The VC market is “going through [one of its] cyclical winters marked by high interest […]

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

People are turning to generative AI to sort out their interpersonal conflicts, but some say it’s heightening their anxiety.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Take It Down Act today, a bipartisan law that enacts stricter penalties for distributing non-consensual explicit images, including deepfakes and revenge porn. 

The Take It Down Act requires platforms to remove instances of “intimate visual depiction” within two days. Free speech advocates warn it could be weaponized to fuel censorship.

The new deal covers solar and storage projects being developed in South Carolina by EnergyRe.

The more personalized and context-aware version of Siri reportedly won't be ready for WWDC 2025.

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Semiconductor giant AMD followed through with its plan to spin out ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business. AMD announced on Monday that it was selling ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business to electronic manufacturing services company Sanmina. The $3 billion deal is a mix of cash and stock: $2.25 billion in cash; a $300 million premium, including 50% cash […]

Google has officially released the NotebookLM app for Android, a day before Google I/O 2025 and a day before the company said it would roll out. Since its launch in 2023, the AI-based note-taking and research assistant has only been accessible via desktop. Google has now made the service available on the go. The iOS app […]

A federal judge called DOGE’s actions at the United States Institute of Peace ‘unlawful.’

Memorial Day isn't until May 26, but deals on mattresses, furniture, kitchenware, and more are already live.

The REI Anniversary Sale has 30% off camping gear from Coleman, Rumpl, Nemo, Osprey, and more.

Watch all the biggest announcements from Nvidia's keynote address at Computex 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire said in a webinar hosted by Israel’s Defense Ministry that he connected the IDF with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet far sooner than believed.

The annual developer conference kicks off with a keynote address on Tuesday. Look out for updates on Android, Gemini, Search, and Google's latest forays into XR.

Popular YouTube channel Outdoor Boys is quitting the platform is focus on his and his family's wellbeing and future.

Amazon's Memorial Day Sale is live with early deals on tech, home goods, and much more. Shop now and save.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Take It Down Act today, a bipartisan law that enacts stricter penalties for distributing non-consensual explicit images, including deepfakes and revenge porn. 

The trio of spyware apps — hacked earlier this year — no longer work.

The JBL Quantum 200 Wired Over-ear Gaming Headset is currently on sale for $29.95 at Amazon, for a savings of 50%, or $29.95.

Mashable tried Kérastase's K-SCAN, an AI-powered hair and scalp analysis tool offering insights into how to care for your hair.

Microsoft wants to make it easier for developers to build AI-powered apps on Windows devices. On Monday during its Build 2025 conference, Microsoft announced Windows AI Foundry, a rebranding and expansion of the Windows Copilot Runtime service the company launched last May. Microsoft describes Windows AI Foundry as a “unified platform for local AI development” — […]

Can AI speed up aspects of the scientific process? Microsoft appears to think so. At the company’s Build 2025 conference on Monday, Microsoft announced Microsoft Discovery, a platform that taps agentic AI to “transform the [scientific] discovery process,” according to a press release provided to TechCrunch. Microsoft Discovery is “extensible,” Microsoft says, and can handle […]

Microsoft is getting rid of developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows, the digital distribution platform for its flagship operating system, the company announced Monday during its Build 2025 conference. Starting June 2025, individual developers will be able to sign up and publish apps to the Microsoft Store without having to pay to […]

As part of an effort to make building AI-powered chatbots on the web simpler, Microsoft is launching an open project called NLWeb. Announced at Build 2025, NLWeb lets websites provide a “conversational interface” — i.e. a text field and a submission button — for their users with a few lines of code, the AI model […]

Microsoft is launching new APIs for Edge, its web browser, to let developers incorporate AI functionality into web apps using models built into Edge. Unveiled at Build 2025, the AI APIs mirror some of the functionality in Google Chrome, which also offers “built-in AI” that developers can tap to power their web applications. Microsoft’s move […]

GitHub and Microsoft, GitHub’s corporate parent, are joining the steering committee for MCP, Anthropic’s standard for connecting AI models to the systems where data resides. The announcement, which was made at Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference on Monday, comes as MCP gains steam in the AI industry. Earlier this year, both OpenAI and Google said they […]

At its Build 2025 conference, Microsoft open-sourced a number of apps and tools, including a new command-line text editor for Windows called Edit. Open source software may not earn the company direct revenue, but it can serve as a form of market research — and a funnel to paid applications and services. By contributing to […]

Microsoft on Monday became one of the first hyperscalers to provide managed access to Grok, the AI model developed by billionaire Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI. Available through Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry platform, Grok — specifically Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini — will “have all the service-level agreements Azure customers expect from any Microsoft product,” […]

Nvidia wants you to buy the RTX 5060, but it hasn’t given reviewers a chance to test them.

Apple's rumored ultra-thin iPhone keeps leaking, and now we have an idea of how much it weighs.

Starting on Monday, May 19, you can watch the Microsoft Build keynotes live. Join CEO Satya Nadella as he leads the annual developers conference from Seattle.

My grief journey: How I got lost in nostalgia to cope with my loss. Finding renewed comfort and understanding in the films, TV, books, and music of my past.

Commentary: Trying new tools helps you figure out what works and develops your craft.

By facing AI head-on, my students and I can work on the real point of writing, which is to help you think.

Getting a job is hard enough without having to deal with glitchy AI bots.

Murder, mayhem, and a crown: ‘Fear Street’ makes prom a killer affair. As someone who owns all 100 books in the series, I have predictions about Prom Queen when it drops on May 23.

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I've made $27,000 walking dogs. How you can, too. I get exercise, meet new people each week, and have more spending money at the end of the month.

How a Threads post helped me find community and beat loneliness

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