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Facebook is testing an opt-in feature that uses AI to scan your phone’s camera roll and suggest content like collages and themes.

A new sophisticated PayPal scam sends legitimate-looking emails from official PayPal addresses, using phone numbers instead of links to convince victims to download remote access tools.

The fresh wave of attacks targeting airlines comes soon after the hackers hit the U.K. retail sector and the insurance industry.

Answers to each clue for the June 28, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

This no-frills manual standing desk converter reliably rises and falls.

Fox News' AI Newsletter brings you the latest on this rapidly evolving technology.

There are obvious trade-offs to buying a mattress in-store and online. But your decision may come down to key details of a brand’s warranty.

Like a lot of Breville's best devices, the Luxe Brewer combines technical sophistication with easy single-button operation.

The over-the-top party in the photogenic Italian city mixed Hollywood, Silicon Valley and political overtones.

Even America’s richest farmlands can’t outrun climate collapse. That’s everyone’s problem.

Upper and business class cabins have expanded to the point where the top tier resemble hotel suites more than passenger pods. But what happens now airlines have no more room to offer?

Plus: US feds charge alleged masterminds behind infamous forum, Scattered Spider targets airlines, and hackers open a valve at a Norwegian dam.

As generative artificial intelligence tools continue to proliferate, pushback against the technology and its negative impacts grows stronger.

From small obstacle avoidance to strong suction power to a pet camera, the 3i G10+ is a niche yet phenomenal budget robot vacuum.

The innovative Kara Pod device extracts moisture from air to create mineral-rich water and brew coffee, featuring UV sterilization and compatibility with Nespresso pods.

Plus: Dell officially replaces the XPS brand, Cambride Audio budget buds, and an HDMI buying boon.

An experienced headphones reviewer pits the new Sony XM6 headphones against the stylish Apple AirPods Max.

After the Roborock Saros Z70's arm turned out to be a flop, we need to re-focus on robot vacuum features that actually make life easier.

Personal fans are everywhere this summer. Once just a trend among festival and concert goers, handheld fans are breaking through the mainstream as a way to stay cool in record-breaking heat.

The tech titan and his wife once had sprawling ambitions for their Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Now their efforts in politics, education and housing have been cut back to focus on science.

The Beats charging cables are an underrated accessory for iOS and Android devices.

An anomaly during a rocket booster test fire stunned Northrop Grumman and NASA, raising questions about hardware that could send Artemis astronauts into deep space.

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Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $49.97 — one day only, lifetime access, no subscription.

This 9-inch Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility can make your car road trip ready for just $79.99 (reg. $179.99).

Bring your nonfiction book idea to life with a little help from AI with this lifetime subscription to Youbooks, an AI non-fiction book generator, on sale now for $49 (reg. $540).

Bring home a feature-packed MacBook Pro for only $599.99 (reg. $2,799), while supplies last.

The UK's Online Safety Act requires explicit sites to check visitors' ages using methods like credit cards or photo ID.

Interview with "Phineas and Ferb" creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh.

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

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The number of confirmed exoplanets — worlds that don't orbit the sun — has tipped 5,900, according to NASA, with thousands more candidates.

Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan, now just $15.97 (reg. $169) with code FAMPLAN through April 27.

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

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How to watch Club World Cup for free. Live stream Palmeiras vs. Botafogo in the 2025 Club World Cup for free.

See the moon phase expected for June 28, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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

Need a reliable VPN for streaming? Here's why Mashable's senior shopping reporter and resident VPN expert endorses Proton VPN.

A breakdown of every streaming service that offers a free trial in 2025, including Hulu, Peacock, Prime Video, and more.

We've lined up all the best UV phone sanitisers, including popular models from top brands like PhoneSoap.

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" #1470 on June 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

If you’re a founder looking to grow your startup, chances are you’re wrestling with more than just product or capital. Talent, scale, and smart execution are the real battlegrounds. That’s exactly what TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is built to address on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Rob Biederman, managing partner at Asymmetric Capital […]

Age-verification bills have passed in several states. Experts in digital privacy warn that they pose several risks.

Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.

As warnings mount about AI’s potential to displace millions of jobs, Anthropic on Friday launched a its Economic Futures Program, new initiative to support research and policy development that addresses AI’s economic impacts.

Google is preparing to bring YouTube Create to iOS devices nearly two years after the video editing app launched exclusively on Android. Job listings reviewed by TechCrunch reveal the company is actively hiring engineers in India for the iOS development project. The job postings show Google is recruiting software engineers in Bengaluru specifically to build […]

Halogen Ventures closed a $30 million Fund III to invest in early-stage startups building in the “future of family,” as reported first by Fortune.  The firm was founded in 2015 by Jesse Draper, the daughter of famed venture capitalist Tim Draper. She explained to Fortune that the fund will focus on the physical and financial […]

TikTok is testing a new bulletin boards feature, the social network confirmed to TechCrunch on Friday.

This is not a drill. If your startup exists to power the growth of other startups or is the kind of innovation tech leaders need to see firsthand, your moment is now. TechCrunch All Stage hits Boston’s SoWa Power Station on July 15 — and just 2 exhibitor tables remain. Yes, only 2, and only […]

The fresh wave of attacks targeting airlines comes soon after the hackers hit the U.K. retail sector and the insurance industry.

The partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft in many ways hinges on the definition of artificial general intelligence, creating a tension that has spilled over into OpenAI research that has not been made public.

The free-to-play game is the first time the JRPG is available on mobile, offering fans a quick fix with a few hidden costs.

Legendary YouTubers like Tyler Oakley, SMOSH, and Grace Helbig reveal who they think should be honored next for shaping internet culture, from iJustine to Philip DeFranco.

Meta is offering multi-million pay packages to AI researchers. But no one is really getting an $100 million "signing bonus."

Meta is offering multimillion-dollar pay packages to AI researchers. But no one is really getting a $100 million "signing bonus."

A judge has ruled in Meta's favor in the 'Kadrey v. Meta' copyright suit. How will the ruling impact similar cases and creative industries writ large?

From slow-motion drama to full-on chaos, TikTok’s latest trend imagines wedding parties making the most absurd entrances imaginable.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility!

A federal proposal that would ban states and local governments from regulating AI for 10 years could soon be signed into law, as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and other lawmakers work to secure its inclusion into a GOP megabill ahead of a key July 4 deadline. Here's what's at stake.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming to Moscone West in San Francisco, October 27–29, and we’re bringing the heavy hitters to the Builders Stage. On October 28, three names that helped shape the modern internet are sitting down for an exclusive fireside chat on what it takes to build, scale, and fund startups in today’s ever-shifting […]

Facebook is asking users for access to their phone’s camera roll to automatically suggest AI-edited versions of their photos — including ones that haven’t been uploaded to Facebook yet. The feature is being suggested to Facebook users when they’re creating a new Story on the social networking app. Here, a screen pops up and asks […]

While star reporters continue to flock to Substack, subscription fatigue is only getting worse.

We’re thrilled to announce that Ellen Chisa, partner at Boldstart Ventures, will be joining us at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 for an energizing conversation about investing in enterprise startups from day one. She’s one of the standout voices shaping this year’s lineup of founders, funders, and operators gathering July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station, […]

A crane collapsed at SpaceX’s South Texas rocket facility this week, and the company’s newly-formed city won’t say if anyone was hurt. On June 23, a crane being used to clean up debris from the most recent SpaceX rocket explosion collapsed at the company’s launch complex. Footage of the accident was captured by Lab Padre, […]

Shop the best early Prime Day deals on drones for beginners and pros. We're tracking price cuts on DJI, Holy Stone, and more.

After a long and storied history, the BSOD is being replaced. WIRED takes a trip down memory lane to wave goodbye to the iconic screen we all love to hate.

After pausing its Ask Photos AI feature, Google Photos made improvements and rebooted it and expanded access to more users.

Here are the startup stories and funding rounds that caught our eye over the last few days, which have been quite busy.

PetLibro launched an AI-powered smart camera that provides users with real-time insights into their pets' activities.

TikTok Shop will host a "Deals for You Days" sale that competes with Amazon Prime Day from July 7 to 19.

As of June 27, get 50% off the Instant Pot Vortex Plus at Amazon.

Check out the best gaming deals ahead of Prime Day 2025 from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and others.

Ahead of Prime Day, save $100 on a Ninja air fryer oven or 50% on an Instant Pot Vortex basket air fryer.

The best Amazon Prime Day travel deals include cruises, luggage, portable chargers, noise-cancelling headphones, and tablets.

Being a founder often feels like you’re building the plane midflight. You’re juggling fundraising, product-market fit, marketing strategy, hiring — while quietly wondering if you’re even doing it right. TechCrunch AllStage 2025, which is happening on July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, is built to answer those questions. Whether you’re pitching VCs, […]

Meta has been on a renewable buying spree in recent months.

Be the host with the most thanks to these top party picks.

SCOTUS decides to uphold Texas's age-verification law in a decision on Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton.

Gov. Hochul unveiled New York's nuclear power plant project to power a million homes, which faces permit challenges while promising jobs and a cleaner energy future.

SAFE introduces Aerie, an underground luxury bunker combining high-end living with advanced security, wellness amenities and interactive walls simulating panoramic views.