Timef 06/04/2025

Airtime, the video startup from Evernote’s founder Phil Libin, has laid off dozens of employees, TechCrunch has learned, and Airtime confirmed. According to the company, 25 people were let go from the 58-person team — a change Airtime described as “bigger than usual.” While Airtime characterizes the departures as part of its typical seasonal approach […]

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is adding new features for business users, including integrations with different cloud services, meeting recording, and MCP connection support for connecting to tools for deep research. As part of the launch, ChatGPT is gaining connectors for Dropbox, Box, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Google Drive. This allows ChatGPT to look for information across users’ own […]

As of June 4, get the Eufy P2 Pro Digital Bathroom Scale for 50% off at Amazon.

The first wave of DOGE staffers was supposed to be gone after 130 days. Instead, core members of the team have signed on for the long haul.

An exclusive clip from "Murderbot" Season 1, episode 5 sees Gurathin questioning Murderbot's streaming habits.

You see them every single day (almost). Our curated guide features personalized gifts for every office personality, from your work bestie to the foodies.

As of June 4, you can get the Kodak Dock Plus photo printer for $108.99, down from $129.99. That's a 16% discount, or $21 off.

The 32-inch Samsung Essential Monitor is on sale at Amazon for $169.99, down from the list price of $199.99. That's a 15% discount.

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn jump into action as Marvel's First Family in new "Fantastic Four" trailer.

Only a few exhibit tables remain for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston — and with just 3 days left to book your table, time is nearly up to be part of the action. Tables are almost completely sold out, and time is extremely limited to get yours. Where opportunity meets visibility Whether […]

Startup life is tough — funding rounds, team building, and managing finances can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. That’s exactly why TechCrunch All Stage 2025 exists: to give founders like you the tools, tactics, and real talk from those who’ve been through it and built something lasting. If there’s one session […]

As of June 4, get the Sonos Sub 4 for $120 off at Amazon.

As of June 4, you can get the Amazon eero 6+ mesh WiFi system for $224.99, down from $299.99. That's a 25% discount.

Tonight’s your last shot: Take on the TechCrunch Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown and walk away with two tickets for just $200. The window closes tonight at midnight — go! Think you know AI? Can you name the company that created the AI assistant known as Siri before Apple acquired it? Or the name of Google’s […]

The Sony WH-CH520 headphones are on sale for just $38 at Amazon, down from $59.99. That's a 37% discount.

This 3-horsepower-equivalent electric boat motor is perfect for bass boats, dinghies, and other small vessels.

An Adidas data breach through a third-party vendor exposed customer details like emails and phone numbers, raising concerns about phishing and identity theft risks.

Tomorrow, the doors open at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. What happens next isn’t just another AI conference — it’s the one you need to be at. TechCrunch Sessions: AI gathers the most influential builders, investors, and researchers in artificial intelligence for a day of clarity in an industry clouded by hype. If you’re leading a […]

American streets are incredibly dangerous for pedestrians. A San Carlos, California-based startup called Obvio thinks it can change that by installing cameras at stop signs – a solution the founders also say won’t create a panopticon.  That’s a bold claim at a time when other companies like Flock have been criticized for how its license […]

French AI startup Mistral is releasing its own “vibe coding” client, Mistral Code, to compete with incumbents like Windsurf, Anysphere’s Cursor, and GitHub Copilot. Mistral Code, a fork of the open source project Continue, is an AI-powered coding assistant that bundles Mistral’s models, an “in-IDE” assistant, local deployment options, and enterprise tooling into a single […]

Journaling app Rosebud has raised $6 million in seed funding as it seeks to flesh out its app as an AI mentor for self-reflection and personal growth. 

New app experience gives older riders and their families more security.

Singapore-based embedded insurance startup Bolttech has closed a $147 million Series C round of funding at a $2.1 billion valuation.

Uber today revealed a new type of account, called Senior Accounts, for older users that prioritizes a simpler app experience.

Apple has named 12 apps across six categories for this year's Design Awards.

A study claimed that people who eat high-fat, low-carb diets weren’t seeing their arteries fill up with plaque, despite having high levels of blood cholesterol. Critics disagreed—and all hell broke loose.

As of June 4, the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is on sale at Amazon for $199.99. This is 20% off its usual list price of $249.99.

Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they’re totally separate products. Here’s what you should be looking for if you’re in the market.

The Owala FreeSip is my favorite water bottle. It keeps drinks icy cold and offers versatility in how you drink.

As power over artificial intelligence concentrates in a handful of companies, a new report urges advocacy groups to expose the technology’s connection to broader economic struggles.

A crypto founder and celebrities like Aaron Rodgers and Tiffany Haddish have tried the pitch-black retreats, described as “meditation on steroids.” Some see terrifying hallucinations.

President Donald Trump has proposed building a massive anti-missile system in space that could enrich Elon Musk if it materializes. But experts say the project’s feasibility remains unclear.

If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.

As of June 4, the 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is on sale at Amazon for $289. It's usually listed for $429.99, so you're saving 33%.

Nurabot, an AI nursing robot, helps Taiwan hospitals address nurse shortages by performing tasks like medication delivery, allowing nurses to focus on patient care.

Demis Hassabis says that systems as smart as humans are almost here, and we’ll need to radically change how we think and behave.

GPS jamming and spoofing attacks are on the rise. If the global navigation system the US relies on were to go down entirely, it would send the world into unprecedented chaos.

Everyone knows what it’s like to lose cell service. A burgeoning open source project called Meshtastic is filling the gap for when you’re in the middle of nowhere—or when disaster strikes.

In the very near future, victory will belong to the savvy blackhat hacker who uses AI to generate code at scale.

The easy access that scammers have to sophisticated AI tools means everything from emails to video calls can’t be trusted.

A major cyberattack on the US electrical grid has long worried security experts. Such an attack wouldn’t be easy. But if an adversary pulled it off, it’d be lights out in more ways than one.

Seems bad out there. Unfortunately, it can always get worse. From evil hacker AI to world-changing cyberattacks, WIRED envisions the future you haven't prepared for.

A quantum computer will likely one day be able to break the encryption protecting the world's secrets. See how much faster such a machine could decrypt a password compared to a present-day supercomputer.

I directly compared the differences between the Roborock Saros 10 and 10R at home for months. Finally, I've picked a winner.

As of June 4, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and SmartTag2 bundle is on sale at Amazon for $209.99.

Samsung's new ultra-thin handset accomplishes most of its goals, but there are a couple of drawbacks.

Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.

Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.

BNPL services have become an enduring part of the US economy. That might not be a good sign.

'Mario Kart World' is the show-stopper of the Switch 2 launch, but there are other games I'm eager to play.

Here's how to gain entry to IGN Live 2025, one of the biggest gaming shows of the summer.

Owen Wilson stars in this "Ted Lasso"-like sports comedy about a washed-up golfer who mentors a prodigy. Now streaming on Apple TV+.

Mashable rounds up prices and specs for some of the most popular phones built specifically for kids.

Simplify your charging setup with this Apple 15W MagSafe Charger, now for only $27.99 (reg. $39).

Sellful is your all-in-one business toolkit — build websites, run marketing, and handle HR forever for just $349.97 (reg. $1,497) with a lifetime subscription to its ERP Agency Plan.

Avoid expensive roaming charges with this deal on the aloSIM Traveler's Mobile Data Plan, now only $24.97 for $50 in credit.

The Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pro is a countertop griller that just went on sale for $140

Save 43% on the roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum at Amazon.

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We tested the top handheld gaming consoles on the market, including the current Nintendo Switch models and most popular portable PCs. Check out our top picks.

Save 23% on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at Amazon.

The new M4 MacBook Air 13-inch is on sale for $799.84 at Amazon. That's its lowest-ever price.

'Monster Train 2' is an incredibly fun sequel to Shiny Shoe's roguelike deckbuilder, slowed only by poor plot and weak writing. Game review.

This sex toy is comprised of two toys, LuxHer and LuxHim, and employs magnets to trigger vibrations.

Samsung is teasing the "next chapter" for its foldable phones.

Answers to each clue for the June 4, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

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

Enjoy $50 off your next order, 20% off sitewide, and up to 50% off with Target coupon codes and June 2025 deals.

In 2023, co-founders Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani sold their expense management startup Expensya to Swedish procurement software firm Medius in what is widely considered to be one of the largest acquisitions of an African startup. Some sources say the sum was just over $120 million, although deal terms were not disclosed. Success achieved, both […]

Change the way you take notes forever with a lifetime subscription to My Notes AI Pro Plan, now just $39.99 (reg. $299).

The best free online courses from Harvard University.

How to watch French Open for free. Live stream Zverev vs. Djokovic in the 2025 French Open online for free

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You might have your taxes in order, but have you done all your digital due diligence? Take advantage of this perfect upgrade window

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" #1446 on June 4 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

Windsurf, the popular vibe coding startup that’s reportedly being acquired by OpenAI, said Anthropic significantly reduced its first-party access to its Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI models. Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan said in a post on X that Anthropic gave Windsurf little notice for this change, and the startup now has to […]

The trailer for the Hulu docuseries about "Call Her Daddy: host Alex Cooper really leans into celebrating the podcast host.

Target and Walmart employees are revealing just how much the Trump tariffs are affecting the retail giants.

Anthropic has given its AI a blog. A week ago, Anthropic quietly launched Claude Explains, a new page on its website that’s generated mostly by the company’s AI model family, Claude. Populated by posts on technical topics related to various Claude use cases (e.g. “Simplify complex codebases with Claude”), the blog is intended to be […]

PayPal is ending access to Google Wallet in the U.S., meaning users will no longer be able to link to PayPal accounts for contactless purchase transactions.

HR tech startup Deel filed an amended complaint on Tuesday in its ongoing legal battle against its arch rival Rippling that offers surprising new details about its own corporate spying allegations. Rippling sued Deel in March after a Rippling employee testified in an Irish court that he was spying on his employer for the rival […]

TAE Technologies raised $150 million from investors including Google, Chevron, and others.

A film that will portray the chaotic time at OpenAI, when co-founder and CEO Sam Altman was both fired and rehired within a span of just five days, is reportedly in the works.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is titled “Artificial,” and it’s in development at Amazon MGM Studios. While details aren’t finalized, […]

Discover awesome gift ideas for all kinds of dads, from the practical to the eclectic.

Google's Threat Analysis Group, which investigates government-backed hacks, was credited with the discovery of the zero-days.

The tech executive criticized the president’s legislation in a series of posts on Tuesday, signaling a widening rift with Republicans.

The "Karate Kid: Legends" cast (Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang) draft their ultimate karate tournament teams of characters from the entire "Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai" franchises.

The company is working on a bio-acoustic project, which will map out the different types of dire wolf howls.

Hinge CMO and President Jackie Jantos chats about how Hinge is marketing itself to a new generation in what has become a listless dating scene. 

Reddit on Tuesday announced a new feature that will offer its users more privacy when it comes to what’s shared on their user profiles. The company says it’s rolling out an update that will introduce a “Content and Activity” setting that allows users to decide which content from the subreddits they participate in will appear […]

Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio is launching a nonprofit AI safety lab called LawZero to build safer AI systems, he told the Financial Times on Monday. LawZero raised $30 million in philanthropic contributions from Skype founding engineer Jaan Tallinn, former Google chief Eric Schmidt, Open Philanthropy, and the Future of Life Institute, among others. The […]

Audible's sitewide sale is live now through June 9, with up to 85% off every single title. Start stacking up your TBR list for less.

Get a lifetime of Imagiyo AI Image generation for just A$62.

CD Projekt Red unveiled a cinematic trailer of the upcoming 'The Witcher 4' video game.

As of June 3, get two $50 Uber eGift Cards for $75 at Costco.

Meta and Constellation Energy said the deal would help keep the Clinton Clean Energy Center running through 2047 without ratepayer support.

TikTok is rolling out AI-powered Smart Keyword Filters to allow people to limit content they don’t want to see on their For You page, the company announced on Tuesday. While TikTok already allows users to use keyword filters to restrict specific content from appearing in their feeds, the new Smart Keyword filters will use AI […]

Several Unitree G1 robots remotely operated by human beings punched, kicked, and kneed one another in a fight to the top in what is being billed as "the world's first combat competition exclusively featuring humanoid robots.

The 15-inch MacBook Air M4 (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $986.95, down from the list price of $1,199. That's an 18% discount.

For years, a powerful farm industry group served up information on activists to the FBI. Records reveal a decade-long effort to see the animal rights movement labeled a legitimate terrorism threat.

Last week, Chinese lab DeepSeek released an updated version of its R1 reasoning AI model that performs well on a number of math and coding benchmarks. The company didn’t reveal the source of the data it used to train the model, but some AI researchers speculate that at least a portion came from Google’s Gemini […]

The Bose Smart Ultra soundbar is on sale for just $699 at Amazon. That's $200 off, and its lowest price ever.

Verizon revived its free Nintendo Switch promo ahead of the Switch 2's June 5 release. To unlock, switch to Verizon Home Internet.

Snapchat is launching new Lens Studio tools that AR creators and developers can use to build Bitmoji games.

Meta is reportedly ditching the normal Quest VR headset design in favor of something more lightweight and open.

The company said the cyberattack destroyed its servers and customer data.

Shop the Bose QuietComfort headphones for $249 and save $100.

As of June 3, get the Google Pixel 9 for $250 off at Amazon.

Every Fitbit model is on sale for up to 25% off — save on the Sense 2, Charge 6, Inspire 3, and more at Amazon.

The Google Pixel Tablet is on sale at Amazon for $359, down from the normal price of $499. That's a 28% discount.

The company's parent firm Recruit's CEO, Hisayuki Idekoba, will return to his post as CEO of Indeed.