Timef 06/02/2025

Elon Musk on Sunday announced that a new version of X’s Direct Messaging (DM) feature, XChat, was rolling out with support for features like vanishing messages, encryption, and the ability to share files, alongside its audio and video calling support. The new features aren’t yet broadly available, as XChat only recently started beta testing among […]

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are on sale at Amazon for $379, down from the normal price of $429. That's a 12% discount.

The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air with 256GB of storage in the sky blue colorway is on sale for just $837.19, saving you over $160.

As of June 2, you can get the Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen) with active noise cancellation for just $54.99, down from $139.99.

Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is still accepting applications — but the clock is ticking. In just one week, the chance to compete in the arena for the ultimate global pitch-off will close. Over 10,000 tech and VC leaders will be watching. This is your startup’s shot to be seen, backed, and remembered. […]

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (Silver Shadow) is on sale at Amazon for $869.99, down from the list price of $1,199.99. That's a 22% discount.

Time is running out. Exhibitor tables for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston, are nearly gone — and the final deadline to secure your spot is this Friday, June 6.  TC All Stage is the go-to summit for founders at all stages. Designed to deliver actionable insights and practical guidance, it also connects […]

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale for just $184.99 at Amazon, a 26% discount from their usual cost of $249.99.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has been revealed in all its glory courtesy of a leaker.

As of June 2, you can get the MOVA P10 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $499, down from $799. That's a 38% discount.

Think you know which AI beat a human champion in the game of Go? Or which company developed the Transformer architecture that powers many modern language models? This is your moment to shine — and score two tickets for the price of one ($200 value). Put your AI knowledge to the test for a chance […]

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says scammers can create fake sites, tricking people into monthly subscriptions and sharing card information.

3  days from now, the future of AI walks through the doors of TechCrunch Sessions: AI at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. This Thursday, June 5, TC Sessions: AI brings together the minds shaping what’s next. Builders, dreamers, and disciplined thinkers tackling what AI can—and should—become. Whether you’re fine-tuning LLMs or figuring out what AI shouldn’t […]

MSI's largest and most powerful gaming laptop is also its most premium, sporting a Mini-LED screen and an invisible touchpad.

Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment are in talks to license their work to AI startups Udio and Suno, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The deals would set forth a framework for how AI companies compensate artists for their work. The record labels are pushing to receive a small […]

Origami-inspired metamaterials use geometry to mechanically change shape without electronics or motors.

Samsung is in investment talks with Perplexity that would see the Korean firm incorporating the AI company's tech into its devices, Bloomberg reported.

We tested Garmin's GPS-enabled fitness trackers and found the perfect picks for casual hikers, backcountry skiers, and more.

Making pizza on a grill turns out to be a great idea. But Cusinart's Propel+ 3-in-1 also comes with some quirks.

Paradromics, a brain-computer interface startup, inserted its brain implant in a person—briefly—in an early test of its technology.

Tiger Global-backed data labeling startup Scale AI has hired the team behind remote developer hiring platform Scale AI.

As of June 2, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is on sale at Amazon for $79.95. It's usually listed for $99.95, so you're saving 20%.

In June 2025, Max is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about a viral video that shows a $90,000 humanoid robot going wild. A tech nightmare or just a glitch?

Trump advisers tell WIRED that their mutually beneficial arrangements with the notorious right wing influencer may be coming to an end.

In June 2025, Hulu is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

In June 2025, Disney+ is offering a few bundle deals so you can stream its library at a discounted price.

Save 38% on the EarFun Free Pro 3 at Amazon.

Elon Musk's X is getting XChat with a new kind of encryption and a host of other features.

Save 42% on the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet at Amazon.

Save 28% on the Google Pixel 9 at Amazon.

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Chefs are starting to explore ways chatbots can help them create recipes, menus and dining experiences.

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The Ultimate 2025 Cyber Security SOC Analyst Bundle is the foundation for a variety of cybersecurity career paths, and it's only $35.

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Answers to each clue for the June 2, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Ethan Hawke returns as The Grabber in Blumhouse's trailer for "The Black Phone 2."

Generative AI comes in many forms. Increasingly, though, it’s marketed the same way: with human names and personas that make it feel less like code and more like a co-worker. A growing number of startups are anthropomorphizing AI to build trust fast — and soften its threat to human jobs. It’s dehumanizing, and it’s accelerating. […]

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

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Here's how to view the Northern Lights in the U.S. this week, as well as how the aurora borealis is formed.

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

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" #1444 on June 2 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Elon Musk’s interview with CBS Sunday Morning seemed to get off to an awkward start, as reporter David Pogue asked the SpaceX CEO about his thoughts on his ally Donald Trump’s policies, including growing restrictions on international students. “I think we want to stick to the subject of the day, which is, like, spaceships, as […]

Netflix released a flurry of announcements and trailers around high-profile projects including “Squid Game,” “Wednesday,” and “Stranger Things 5” last night at its annual Tudum marketing event. While this year’s Tudum (made for the sound that plays when you open the app) was livestreamed for the first time on Netflix itself (as opposed to YouTube), […]

Elad Gil started betting on AI before most of the world took notice. By the time investors began grasping the implications of ChatGPT, Gil had already written seed checks to startups like Perplexity, Character.AI, and Harvey. Now, as the early winners of the AI wave become clearer, the renowned “solo” VC is increasingly focused on […]

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Meta is planning to automate around 90 percent of its review processes, tasked with assessing user risks, algorithms, and content sharing.

Netflix reveals release dates, trailers, and extended clips for its upcoming slate of TV and movies.