Timef 07/03/2025

The Pinwheel Watch is designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 14, offering parental management tools, GPS tracking, texting, and more.

The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don’t worry—these are the ones to buy.

A hypersonics weapon startup is lining up a massive new funding round to scale its business with the U.S Department of Defense.

Elon Musk's AI company has been operating more than twice that number without permits for months, a legal group alleges.

The cybercriminal group, which said it's releasing its decryption tools to victims, may be transitioning to new infrastructure under a different name.

Fundraising is already hard — don’t let a messy cap table make it harder. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15, founders will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to keep a raise on track during the roundtable session “Preparing to Raise: Cap Table Best Practices to Help You Close Fast.” Hosted […]

The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air is on sale for $1,049 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $1,199. That's a 13% discount.

How many ports do you need? What does 4K UHD even mean? Here's everything you need to know.

U.S. airlines like Delta, American and United are selling your domestic flight records to government agencies through the little-known Travel Intelligence Program.

AI agents are reshaping how work gets done across industries, and at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, one of the leading voices in that transformation is stepping onto the AI Stage. May Habib, CEO and co-founder of Writer, will join us in San Francisco, October 27-29, for a fireside chat that dives deep into how enterprises are […]

The app, which is now available in beta, offers a different way to browse the visual posts on Bluesky.

Qedma specializes in error mitigation software. Its main piece of software, QESEM, standing for Quantum Error Suppression and Error Mitigation, analyzes noise patterns to suppress some classes of errors while the algorithm is running and mitigate others in post-processing.

Going all-in on Apple’s services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.

Even listeners who hate the idea of AI music are getting served tracks like “Taste My Ass” and “I Caught Santa Claus Sniffing Cocaine” on Spotify and other streamers.

A new FaceTime feature, found in iOS 26 beta, freezes the video if it detects sensitive content.

How to watch Women's Euro 2025 for free. Live stream Spain vs. Portugal in Women's Euro 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

Everyone should have a food scale in the kitchen, whether you’re a baker or not. We asked a former chocolatier to test several—these are her favorites.

Google Workspace is getting Gems, Gemini's AI helpers that can be customised to specific tasks.

Google offered up a perfect Easter egg ahead of Oasis' reunion tour.

Google on Thursday said it has begun rolling out its Veo 3 video generation model to Gemini users in more than 159 countries.

Perplexity has added another subscription tier, Max, that the company calls its "most powerful."

How to watch Wimbledon for free. Live stream Sinner vs. Vukic in Wimbledon 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Wimbledon for free. Live stream Evans vs. Djokovic in Wimbledon 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

Get a free $20 Amazon gift card with NordVPN. The best VPN deal ahead of Prime Day.

A selection of AI tools and services to help you find your next job.

The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 solar generator is on sale for $898.99 at Amazon — its lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day.

Keeley Hawes plays an assassin out of retirement in Prime Video's new thriller series, "The Assassin." Trailer.

Autonomous robots from Uber Eats are rolling out across U.S. cities, featuring LIDAR sensors, secure compartments and all-weather operation for food and grocery delivery.

As of July 3, the 11-inch Apple iPad is on sale for $299 at Amazon. That's $50 off ahead of Prime Day.

Modern Samsung devices have a hidden WiFi menu that will help you get the most out of your WiFi. Here's how to access it.

The best bladeless fans from Dyson and other brands, all tested and reviewed by Mashable experts.

Save 50% on the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 at Amazon.

LGBTIQ+ organizations in El Salvador are using technology to protect themselves and create a record of the country’s ongoing authoritarian escalations against their community. It’s not without risks.

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

The best early Prime Day deal on AirPods. Save over $60 on the Apple AirPods Max at Amazon.

Answers to each clue for the July 3, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

As of July 3, Prime members can get the Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller bundle for just $59.98 and a 50% discount ahead of Prime Day.

Netflix has dropped its trailer for Netflix's "Trainwreck: Storm Area 51", a documentary about the event that spiralled from an internet meme.

A new MIT study shows chatbots repeatedly misrepresent the media's freedom and independence worldwide, suggesting a strong influence on sowing media distrust.

See how Archer's new features like "Looking For Modes" and "Ice Breakers" are shaping intentional gay dating.

Apple could bring two incredibly useful features to iOS 26 in a few weeks.

Preserve your memories with the Kodak Slide N Scan Film and Slide Scanner, on sale now for $169.97 (reg. $189.99) through July 15.

Get a refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2020) for $439.97 — like new, for less.

Don't miss a moment of a meeting, lecture, or conversation with this AI-powered recording tool, the Focais: Meet One, now just $59.97 (reg. $149) until July 15.

The EVE II Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver lets you enjoy wireless listening without upgrading old devices, and it's currently on sale for just $39.97 (reg. $59) through July 15.

From Hulu to Netflix, HBO Max to Disney+ — we tell you what's hot and where to watch it. Best summer movies you can stream now.

Amazon’s Echo Frames and Echo Spot bundle is now $129.99 for Prime members — that’s 63% off and the lowest price ever on this smart glasses and clock combo.

As of July 3, the iPad mini (128GB, WiFi, A17 Pro) is on sale at Amazon for $399.

As of July 3, get the Apple Watch Series 10 for just $299 at Amazon — its lowest price ever.

The government of Dubai has introduced a temporary four-day work week for all public sector workers, following a successful trial.

Apple now has a verified account on Meta's Threads.

In late May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei appeared to kick open the door on a sensitive topic, warning that half of entry-level jobs could vanish within five years because of AI and push U.S. unemployment up to 20%. But Amodei is far from alone in sharing aloud that he foresees a workforce bloodbath. A new […]

Get a lifetime of Imagiyo AI Image generation for just £21.98.

Qonto, which targets European freelancers and SMBs, currently operates with a payment institution license it obtained in 2018.

Qonto, which targets European freelancers and SMBs, currently operates with a payment institution license it obtained in 2018.

How to unblock porn for free in Georgia. Unblock and watch Pornhub for free from anywhere in the world.

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

See the moon phase expected for July 3, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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" #1475 on July 3 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

OpenAI wants to make clear that Robinhood’s sale of “OpenAI tokens” will not give everyday consumers equity — aka stock — in OpenAI, the company said in a post on X from its official newsroom account. OpenAI says it does not endorse Robinhood’s effort, nor was it involved in facilitating the token sale. “These ‘OpenAI […]

xAI’s gas turbines get official approval from Memphis, Tennessee, even as civil rights groups prepare to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is back at Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to dig into what’s next in tech. And when it comes to artificial intelligence, the conversations aren’t just technical — they’re creative, cinematic, and boundary-pushing. That’s why Nikola Todorovic is headed to the AI […]

Lucid sold 3,309 vehicles in the second quarter, a new record for the EV maker. Still, the company must ramp up production of its Gravity SUV to meet its 2025 target.

The Counterpart charger is a $44 wall plug with one standout feature: a built-in retractable cable.

Substack announced new features aimed at helping creators grow and promote their livestreams. 

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, hinted Tuesday evening that Veo 3, Google’s latest video generating model, could potentially be used for video games. 

Costco has expanded into EV infrastructure with new ultra-fast charging stations that can charge most electric vehicles to 80% in 20-60 minutes while shoppers browse the warehouse.

Don’t sweat the expense reports—from first-class tech to multiday commutes, WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip.

A new service promises to cure senior loneliness by enabling phone calls from an AI companion.

Startups demand constant decision-making and pressure-filled pivots, which bring big emotional swings. It’s no wonder anxiety shows up at every stage. But what if it didn’t have to be a liability? At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, Dr. David H. Rosmarin, clinical psychologist, author, and Harvard Medical School […]

Lovable released its vibe coder in late November. Within six month, the startup hit $50 million in ARR, CEO Anton Osika said.

Druckmann, who worked with showrunner Craig Mazin on Seasons 1 and 2 of "The Last of Us," leaves to focus on a new Naughty Dog game.

Amazon plans to shut down its Freevee app, the company’s free ad-supported streaming service, in August, according to an in-app notice to users.

For the second consecutive quarter, deployments of its Powerwall and Megapack stationary storage products have declined.

The insurance giant is one of the largest insurers in India.

The plan, Perplexity Max, offers unlimited access to various services and priority access to its services using the latest LLM models.

TikTok Shop US is conducting its third round of layoffs in as many months.

Scientists show that the frequency of a set of words seems to have increased in published study abstracts since ChatGPT was released into the world.

The Scattered Spider hacking group has caused chaos among retailers, insurers, and airlines in recent months. Researchers warn that its flexible structure poses challenges for defense.

Terra CO2 will be using the funding to build a manufacturing facility in the Dallas-Forth Worth metro area.

Not surprisingly, organic traffic has also declined, dropping from over 2.3 billion visits at its peak in mid-2024 to now under 1.7 billion.

“These changes come at a time when we have more players, games, and gaming hours than ever before,” said Xbox head Phil Spencer in an email to staff.

This Microsoft Office license is discounted to A$30 until July 15. It has Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for Windows computers.

SpaceX is facing another lawsuit alleging discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. 

The new Gemini Robotics On-Device AI allows robots to perform complex tasks without internet, offering enhanced privacy, reliability and adaptability for real-world use.

A gas giant exoplanet is triggering flares from its host star that will ultimately destroy it, according to European Space Agency research.

'Death Stranding 2' takes the bones of the first game and uses them to build something much more incisive and compelling.

Instant Pots are already up to 50% off before Amazon Prime Day starts.

Coinbase and crypto text scams are prevalent. Here's what to do if you get sent the scam.

The reductions followed cuts of about 6,000 positions last quarter, and were indicative of a tightening job market at big technology companies.

Experience a safer, quieter way to cool your home. We've rounded up all the best early Prime Day deals on bladeless fans.

Taron Egerton is on the run in "She Rides Shotgun," a father-daughter crime thriller. Trailer.

Whether you’re looking for whisper-quiet wheels or the most durable of hard-shells, here are WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler’s essential carry-on bags.

A chatbot designed to avoid anthropomorphism offers a compelling glimpse into the future of human-to-AI relationships.

Meta shared that it was working on Edits in January after ByteDance-owned CapCut was removed from U.S. app stores.

The current version of the Trump administration's "big, beautiful bill" would raise the tax credit for U.S. chipmakers to 35%.

The best Lego deals to shop ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025, including building sets for both kids and adults.

Users have shared their interactions with Meta Verified support reps, who they claim have been dismissive and unhelpful.

Prime Day is just a week away, starting shopping early with these deals on Bluetooth trackers from Apple, Chipolo, and Samsung.

Nintendo's mega successful new console is allegedly overheating and crashing for some users.

Echo device deals are always included in Amazon Prime Day, and this year is no different. Check out the best early deals so far.