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The telecom giant, one of the largest in the world with customers in Europe and Africa, said customers are experiencing ongoing disruption to its services due to an unspecified hack.

Construction could start fast -- but that speed has edangered Boring Company workers in the past.

Jack Dorsey's Bitchat is now available on the App Store, but security researchers have questioned the app's privacy claims.

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through, it would clear a key hurdle in OpenAI’s transition toward becoming a fully commercial enterprise.

Prepping for back-to-school? Get a free $15 Target gift card when you spend $50 on sandwich bags, laundry supplies, paper towels, and more.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are back down to $189.99 at Amazon, saving you about 24% off list price.

DJI could be banned in December, but some customers are worried that an unofficial ban is already in place.

We’re looking for curious, driven volunteers to join our team at Moscone West from October 27–29, and help power one of the most iconic startup events in the world.

Nara Organics is a new organic, whole milk baby formula brand that's free from palm oil, soy, corn syrup, maltodextrin, and GMOs.

The space plane’s test flight will advance development of a new navigation technology based on electromagnetic wave interference.

As of July 29, get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $275 off at Amazon.

The Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $999, down from the list price of $1,199. That's a 17% discount.

Nvidia’s usual budget winner can’t keep up with the competition this year.

A24's "Eternity," directed by David Freyne, stars Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner as three people stuck in the afterlife.

PayPal and Venmo just rolled out something big: AI-powered scam alerts for Friends and Family payments.

Golden Dome, the White House's next-gen missile defense system, is a huge opportunity for startups that can successfully collaborate with incumbents.

These WIRED-tested reading lights are perfect for cozying up with a bestseller.

Adobe is adding an improved background removal tool to Photoshop using AI, so the app doesn't leave weird artifacts in your images.

You can now save tracks playing in TikTok videos directly to a playlist on YouTube Music.

Mark Zuckerberg has said vibecoding will be a major part of Meta’s engineering work in the near future.

How to get a free Samsung Z Flip 7 from Verizon.

This made-to-order, nine-layer mattress provides impressive support for stomach, side, and back sleepers alike.

Delian Alliance Industries recently raised $14 million in funding to continue building its defense products, which include surveillance towers, and concealed sea drones.

A security researcher went public after the sex toy maker asked for more than a year to fix the vulnerabilities, which leak users' private email addresses and allow for accounts to be hijacked.

Calo acquired two meal kit companies in the UK and integrated their operations without laying off anyone.

Watches can be an expensive hobby. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite wristwatches under $1,000—from Hamilton and Seiko to Timex and Farer.

As of July 29, the Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set is on sale at Amazon for $62.99, 21% off its list price of $79.99.

As of July 29, the Roborock Q5 Max+ robot vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $279.99, 53% off its list price of $599.99.

The Lego R2-D2 Brick Built Droid set is now $79.99 at Best Buy — a 25th anniversary collector’s deal worth grabbing.

The Home Depot unveils its 2025 Halloween collection, set for launch Aug. 4. Its viral 12-foot skeleton, aka Skelly, returns for his sixth year.

The league is considering adopting the tech for in-game use. Since the sensor is in the valve stem, the ball dribbles, shoots, and rebounds nearly the same as always.

I tried the new Alexa+ across three Echo Show devices in my house. The experience was pretty solid for early-access software.

LG Innotek, the components and materials subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Group, has struck a manufacturing partnership with Aeva Technologies, a developer of 4D LiDAR sensing systems.

Seth Meyers recapped Donald Trump's latest comments about Jeffrey Epstein, including saying he never had "the privilege of going to his island."

A law requiring UK internet users to verify their age to access adult content has led to a huge surge in VPN downloads—and has experts worried about the future of free expression online.

Netflix revealed a first glimpse of its new adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice", written by Dolly Alderton, and starring Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell, Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Jack Lowden, Daryl McCormack, Fiona Shaw, and Rhea Norwood.

Find out how to watch '28 Years Later' at home, including when and where it will be streaming and the best deals to watch.

As data centers multiply across the United States, energy demand is increasing at a rapid pace. This has not escaped the notice of large investment firms from Wall Street.

Abuse allegations and infighting helped kill a campaign to legalize MDMA for medical use. Trumpworld is giving the therapy’s advocates hope for a second shot.

Apple AirPods 4 are $99 at Walmart — a $30.99 discount on the newest model with upgraded audio, fit, and voice features.

Jon Stewart has recapped Donald Trump's visit to Scotland on "The Daily Show", including clips of the president being hounded with questions about Jeffrey Epstein.

Waymo is launching its autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas next year.

As of July 29, Prime members can still sign up to get three months free of Audible Premium Plus. This deal ends on July 31.

Save $500 on the 24-inch Apple iMac with M3 chip at Best Buy — now just $1,299. Don’t miss this limited-time deal on Apple’s powerful all-in-one desktop.

AI chatbots strip language of its historical and cultural context. Sometimes what looks like a satanic bloodletting ritual may actually be lifted from Warhammer 40,000.

Save 19% on a four-pack of Apple AirTags at Amazon.

Apple Watch dealbreaker: Why I’m sticking with Garmin until they fix this issue.

We tested and vetted the best beard trimmers from Philips Norelco, Braun, Bevel, and Wahl.

Cloned voices made via AI are targeting the elderly and some of the most powerful people in the world.

Get lifetime access to FastestPass Password Manager for just $29.99 and securely manage every password in one ultra-safe digital vault.

Discover millions of free shows, movies, songs, and channels with BitMar — lifetime access is now just $14.99 (reg. $150).

Grab a refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 for just $154.99 — packed with features and a big price drop from its original $499.

MacPilot lets you access 1,200+ Mac features without touching the command line.

The 'Jaws' Lego set was one I had my eye on ever since it was announced. This year, I finally decided to buy it and build it. Read on to get my impressions and whether it's worth $150.

The DJI Power 2000 brings 2,048Wh of capacity to the table with plenty of versatility at a competitive price. And it's great for drone owners.

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 July 29, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Stephen Colbert has responded to news that the U.S. government has approved Paramount's $8.6 billion merger with Skydance Media.

Get a 10TB secure cloud storage lifetime subscription on sale for $279.99

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

See the moon phase expected for July 29, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Want a pub quality beer from the comfort of your own home? Check out these beer dispensers.

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" #1501 on July 29 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The seed round for Julius AI was led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

The robotaxi service is expected to launch in 2026.

The chatbot app, which is available in beta on iOS and Android, lets users access its AI model, Aristotle.

Foldables are becoming more plentiful. Here’s how to get your hands on the latest releases from Samsung, Google, Motorola, and OnePlus.

Women's safety app Tea faces multiple database breaches, leaving personal chats, images, and phone numbers vulnerable to hackers.

The assets of Convoy are now in the hands of DAT Freight & Analytics.

The Unicode Consortium, the nonprofit organization that maintains the Unicode Standard to ensure emojis work across devices, has announced Unicode 17.0, which includes nine new emojis slated for release this fall, in September 2025.

Microsoft's Edge browser introduces an AI-powered "Copilot Mode" for smarter web browsing.

OpenAI is one of the world's leading AI research labs. Founded in 2015, it's behind some of today's most talked-about tools, including GPT, DALL·E, and ChatGPT.

Ever catch your dog staring at the screen during movie night and wonder if they're actually watching? Turns out, they might be. A new scientific study from Auburn University found that many dogs really do engage with television, and not all pups react the same way.

Stop the scammers from making contact in the first place. They're getting your parents' contact information and much more personal data besides, from somewhere.

The new rate limits will go into effect August 28 for subscribers to Anthropic's $20-per-month Pro plan, as well as its $100 and $200-per-month Max plans.

Drone brand DJI is allegedly releasing its first robot vacuum at the beginning of August. Here's what we know so far, plus predictions.

Microsoft's new Copilot Mode for Edge offers agentic AI browsing features. Here's how to try it (and what that means).

The top cybersecurity official in New York told TechCrunch in an interview that Trump's budget cuts are going to put the government at risk from cyberattacks, and will put more pressure on states to secure themselves.

Amazon published a lengthy rebuttal to a WSJ report that found that Amazon prices had increased since Trump announced tariff plans.

Amazon published a lengthy rebuttal to a WSJ report that found that Amazon prices had increased since Trump announced tariff plans.

Trump's end to the de minimis exemption is driving up online retail prices, hitting fast fashion brands like Shein.

Daniel Liss, co-founder of the social network Dispo and the dating app Teaser AI, is convinced he’s onto the next big thing: steelmaking.  It all started, incongruously, with a few op-eds he wrote for TechCrunch about anti-trust enforcement in social media. The commentaries apparently caught the attention of some folks in Washington D.C., Liss told […]

Google confirmed that only 469 high alert warnings were sent to people in Turkey during the 2023 earthquake that killed tens of thousands.

This episode of Uncanny Valley covers black holes, woke AI, and the relationship between Silicon Valley billionaires and the Trump Administration.

Google Chrome is adding AI-powered store summaries to make online shopping easier.

As of July 28, you can get the Nintendo Switch "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" bundle for $289, down from $349.99, at Woot.

"Avatar: Fire and Ash," the third film in James Cameron's "Avatar" franchise, hits theaters December 19.

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is down to a record-low $89 at Amazon, saving you 31%.

Amazon marked down the Dreame Gleam hair dryer to just $69.99, cutting $30 off the usual price of $99.99.

PayPal will allow merchants to accept more than 100 additional cryptocurrencies, part of its new Pay With Crypto feature.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. 

The Anker Nano Travel Adapter is on sale at Amazon for just $19.99, down from the list price of $25.99. That's a 23% discount.

As of July 28, you can get a two-year Proton VPN Plus for just $2.99 per month, down from $9.99 per month. That's a 70% discount.

Rumors point to thicker and heavier Pixel 10 phones, and we think the Qi2 wireless charging standard could be the reason why.

Shop all the best Samsung deals this week, including the Galaxy Watch 8, Z Flip7, Tab S6 Lite, and more.

Users in the UK have already found a way to bypass the Online Safety Act on Discord, thanks to 'Death Stranding' photo mode.

The Dreame Pocket hair dryer is on sale at Amazon for $89.98, down from the list price of $129.99. That's a 31% discount.

The 15-inch MacBook Air with an M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD is just $999 at Amazon as of July 28, cutting its price by $200 and marking a new record low.

Looking for the best Apple deals this week? Right now, you can save up to $200 on a MacBook Air and get $300 off a new MacBook Pro at Amazon.

The Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, silver) is on sale at Amazon for $1,499, down from the list price of $1,799. That's a 17% discount.

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro will come with 8x zoom and Pro camera app, new rumor claims.