Timef 06/20/2025

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will make the study of stars and galaxies more like the big data-sorting exercises of contemporary genetics and particle physics.

Mark Zuckerberg’s AI talent hiring spree continues. In recent months, Meta tried to acquire Safe Superintelligence, the $32 billion AI startup co-founded by OpenAI’s former chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, according to a report from CNBC on Thursday. Sutskever ultimately turned Meta down, according to CNBC, but the company is now in talks to hire Safe […]

The investing conglomerate is looking to team up with TSMC on the initiative as SoftBank continues to pour money into AI.

Dutch e-bike startup VanMoof is back two years after bankruptcy with its first model designed under new leadership. And despite past criticism that VanMoof’s over-reliance on custom parts led to the company’s downfall, the S6 sticks to the brand’s signature bespoke design. 

Get ready to amplify your TechCrunch All Stage 2025 experience with the electrifying lineup of Side Events taking Boston by storm during the week of July 13–19. As the countdown to TC All Stage begins, we’re thrilled to share our Side Events lineup, where you can foster meaningful connections within the vibrant Boston tech community. […]

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, and we’re bringing the big conversations to the Builders Stage. One of the biggest? What it takes to keep building when the rules won’t stop shifting. When global logistics meets startup agility Flexport CEO and founder Ryan Petersen knows a thing or […]

Curious about the best thermal brush? Here’s what they can and can’t do for your hair, and which ones are worth buying.

Startups live and die by their early hires. And in a world where top talent has options — and stock options — you’ve got to offer more than a ping-pong table and a pitch deck to bring in the right people. At TechCrunch Disrupt’s 20th anniversary, happening on October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, […]

Meta CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth and leaders from OpenAI and Palantir have joined a detachment intended to make the US Armed Forces "force leaner, smarter, and more lethal."

The 48-hour take-home program will be available to attendees of the upcoming Electrify Expo in Los Angeles, with more automakers joining soon.

The countdown is on — you have just 3 days left to save on your pass to TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station. After Sunday, June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, prices go up, and this opportunity to lock in savings disappears. If you’re a founder looking to scale, a […]

After months of rumors, Meta has officially announced its next pair of smart glasses with Oakley.

The new Oakley Meta glasses outshine the Ray-Ban Meta with a big jump in battery life and video quality. And there’s supposedly even more to come.

AMD's latest GPU is the budget PC gaming card to beat.

Medical professionals have praised its accuracy, but there’s something else making it feel so authentic… and it’s hiding in plain sight.

Clinical trials have shown that six-monthly injections of lenacapavir are almost 100 percent protective against becoming infected with HIV. But big questions remain over the drug’s affordability.

As of June 20, the Soundcore Sport X20 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $63.99, 20% off their list price of $79.99.

"28 Years Later" stars Aaron Taylor Johnson and Alfie Williams unpack the Alpha chase scene.

How to watch Queen's Tennis for free. Live stream Alcaraz vs. Rinderknech in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships for free.

“They’re calling it the T1 Phone 8002 Gold Version, which sounds kind of like a Taylor Swift album.”

With a lethargic app and replaceable batteries, these hearing aids are a hard sell despite solid sound quality.

The British director tells WIRED nimble cameras are ideal for creating apocalyptic vibes and says he doesn’t watch zombie movies, despite his massive influence on the genre.

As of June 20, the Ninja FrostVault 45QT cooler is on sale at Amazon for $249.99, 17% off its list price of $299.99.

As of June 20, the 100-inch Hisense QD7 QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,598, 11% off its list price of $1,797.90.

Save 5% on the Apple Studio Display at Amazon.

Save 25% on the Waterpik Cordless at Amazon.

College counselors in the US are too overworked to meet with every student. A new wave of specialized AI tools can learn students’ interests, then recommend schools, areas of study, and scholarships.

Spotify may finally be getting ready to launch lossless streaming.

The power behind AI tools requires massive energy, and global data centers are expected to triple electricity usage by 2030 despite tech companies' renewable pledges.

Never made a zine? Haven’t made one since 1999? We made one, and so can you.

"Billy on the Street" has returned for a short game of "Immigrant or Real American".

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

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

Donald Trump pledged to cement the US as the bitcoin mining capital of the planet. The president’s sweeping tariffs stand to simultaneously undermine and advance that ambition in one swoop.

With a little know-how, you can save yourself thousands of dollars on an electric bike. Let us walk (or cycle!) you through it.

Save 35% on the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series at Amazon.

How to watch Club World Cup for free. Live stream Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors in the 2025 Club World Cup for free.

How to watch Club World Cup for free. Live stream LAFC vs. Esperance de Tunis in the 2025 Club World Cup for free.

Mashable spoke with daters to find out the reality of trying to find love in 2025.

How to watch Concacaf Gold Cup for free. Live stream Guatemala vs. Panama in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup for free.

How to watch Concacaf Gold Cup for free. Live stream Jamaica vs. Guadeloupe in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup for free.

Astronomer Carl Sagan's work is key to two movies in theaters: Pixar's "Elio" and Mike Flanagan's "The Life of Chuck."

Returning to Amazon is super easy in most cases, and sometimes, you won't even need packaging or a shipping label.

When does Amazon Prime Day officially end? How long you have until the deals go away.

Every Blink security camera and camera bundle is at least 50% off ahead of Prime Day at Amazon.

See the moon phase expected for June 20, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

BLACKPINK's Jennie has appeared on "Hot Ones," screaming, crying, and shaking through her hot wings interview with Sean Evans.

Cassie Ho of 'Blogilates' spoke about how she went from running a fitness channel to running two apparel companies during her fireside chat at VidCon 2025.

VidCon 2025 kicked off by honoring its inaugural Hall of Fame Class including Hank Green, Rhett & Link, Grace Helbig, Tyler Oakley, and more.

How to watch Club World Cup for free. Live stream Flamengo vs. Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup for free.

How to watch Queen's Tennis for free. Live stream Rune vs. Bautista in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships for free.

How to watch Queen's Tennis for free. Live stream Nakashima vs. Draper in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships for free.

How to watch Club World Cup for free. Live stream Benfica vs. Auckland City in the 2025 Club World Cup for free.

How to watch Lions Tour for free. Live stream British and Irish Lions vs. Argentina for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch India's tour of England for free. Live stream England vs. India (Test 1) for free.

How to watch MotoGP for free. Live stream the 2025 Grand Prix of Italy for free from anywhere in the world.

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

'Love Me' is available to watch at home on digital and starts streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime June 16. Here are the best deals.

This selection of vacuum cleaners are tough on pet hair and easy on you.

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" #1462 on June 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Hank Green, Rosanna Pansano, and Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper) spoke at VidCon 2025 about how YouTube has evolved — and how they've adapted in response.

Blair Imani is a historian, activist, author, and content creator. At VidCon 2025, she shares how her advocacy has stayed at the center of her success.

"Elio" features both a mid-credits scene and an ending tag. The latter teases Pixar's next movie "Hoppers," coming March 6, 2026.

Catch up on the top moments from VidCon 2025, including creator appearances, fan reactions, and highlights from today’s panels and events.

How to write a script for TikTok, Insta Reels, and YouTube shorts from VivziePop, Shuang Hu, Sambucha, and Filup Molina

Despite prior rumors, Cillian Murphy isn't in "28 Years Later." However, he will return in the sequel "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple."

Who is Jimmy in "28 Years Later," and what's the deal with the Teletubbies? Explainer.

Director Danny Boyle answers the burning question about this zombified sequel's prequel.

Baiju Bhatt is building something the space industry has largely dismissed, and it might be more groundbreaking than anyone realizes. When Baiju Bhatt stepped away from his role as Chief Creative Officer at Robinhood last year, only those close to him could have predicted his next move: launching a space company built around tech that […]

Track the right metrics — discovery, sentiment, trust, influence, efficiency, and experimentation.

Jenny Solares at VidCon on posting about politics and being authentic.

Haliey Welch recorded a live version of her Talk Tuah podcast at VidCon 2025, and it covered a lot. Here's what happened.

Top advice for digital creators from VidCon 2025: how to grow, stay sane, and succeed in the ever-changing content creation world.

Tips for protecting your privacy as a creator how to stay safe as an influencer doxxing hacks

At VidCon 2025, YouTube's Todd Beaupré and creator Jenny Hoyos break down the

How to increase retention on a short-form video like a TikTok, YouTube Short, Instagram Reel

Chris Smith was an AI skeptic until he started using ChatGPT to mix music. He then programmed it to be flirty.

TikTok ban was extended, with President Donald Trump extending the deadline.

The Nebula Capsule 3 projector is on sale for $379.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $529.99. That's a 28% discount.

As of June 19, get a pair of refurbished Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro for $125 off at Best Buy.

As of June 19, get 15% off an Etekcity scale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day.

The Soundcore Select 4 Go speaker is just $19.98 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $34.99. That's a 43% discount.

American medical coding and risk assessment firm Episource confirmed it was hit with a data breach earlier this year.

The Amazon 65-inch Omni Mini-LED Fire TV is on sale for only $899 as an official early Prime Day deal at Amazon.

Midjourney launches AI-generated video tool V1, with plans to release subsequent models.

The best deal for pet parents is back: spend $100 and use the promo code SUMMER at Chewy and get a free $30 gift card.

As of June 19, get the Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum for $120 off at Amazon.

The Anker MagGo 3-in-1 folding charging station for Apple devices is on sale at Amazon for $82.48, down from the normal price of $109.99. That's a 25% discount.