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19-year-old Dhravya Shah, who is originally from Mumbai, has build a memory layer for AI applications with Google's AI chief's backing.

AI-assisted online shopping is still booming, new U.S. holiday e-commerce forecast shows.

Sugar Free Capital raises $32M inaugural fund to invest in MIT early-staged founders.

Instagram is adding a more prominent indicator at the top of the Map to remind users whether or not they’re sharing their location.

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to share how one of the world’s largest technology companies is navigating the AI revolution and what it means for startups and the future of innovation. Register now to join.

Exhibit tables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are almost gone. We expanded the floor two weeks ago due to hot demand — and those extra tables are nearly sold out. Secure your table before competitors do.

AMD has signed a multi-year chip supply deal with OpenAI that could generate tens of billions in revenue for the chipmaker, helping accelerate its momentum in the AI industry. 

Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star in Lynne Ramsay's "Die My Love," in theaters Nov. 7.

Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 80 packs and rounded up our favorites.

Stephen King has responded to a post on X from Stephen Miller about "leftwing terrorism".

Save 44% on the Marshall Emberton II at Amazon

Save 40% on the Roku Streaming Stick HD at Amazon.

Apple 2025 MacBook Air with M4 chip already on sale as Prime Day looms.

Expert cybersecurity tips help Mac owners remove malware infections and strengthen defenses with antivirus software, password managers, and system updates.

Weeks after a $100 billion agreement to use computer chips from Nvidia, OpenAI has signed a similar deal with a rival chipmaker.

Thinking about science and technology in terms of return on investment misses the point. Here’s what kids really need to know.

Research reveals that those diagnosed with autism early show distinct genetic and developmental profiles from those diagnosed later.

Right-wing fitness content has dominated the manosphere for years. Leftist gym influencers have taken notice—with some even being paid thousands of dollars to counter it.

Firefly Aerospace has agreed to buy defense analytics firm SciTec for about $855 million in cash and stock as the company tries to push deeper into the national security market.

Meta's AI chatbot training rules bans sexual roleplay with minors and block access to child abuse material as regulators scrutinize its safety measures.

The "Stranger Things" cast sat down together for a rewatch of Season 1.

As developers increasingly lean on AI-generated code to build out their software—as they have with open source in the past—they risk introducing critical security failures along the way.

As of Oct. 6, the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is discounted at Amazon to $379.99 ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days sale event, 46% off its list price of $699.99.

Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 get a 4K 60FPS boost on Switch 2. Here’s what’s new, what’s missing, and whether it’s worth buying again.

Scan on the go forever with this lifetime subscription to iScanner App, now just $24.99 (reg. $199.90) with code SCAN through November 2.

Discover millions of free movies, shows, channels, videos, and songs in one place with BitMar Streaming Content-Finder — lifetime access for $19.99 (MSRP $150).

Get lifetime access to AiAssistWorks Plus Plan for $39.99 and integrate 100+ AI models directly into Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.

Director Rebecca Zlotowski delivers a covertly funny thriller in "A Private Life" starring Jodie Foster, Mathieu Amalric, and Daniel Auteuil.

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

Answers to each clue for the October 6, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Heidi Health raised a $65 million Series B led by Steven Cohen’s Point72.

See the moon phase expected for October 6, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

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" #1569 on October 6 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.

A waffle-centric controversy underlines ongoing tensions between Bluesky and some of its most vocal users.

Police say they have arrested a suspect allegedly connected to multiple online threats that led TikTok to evacuate its headquarters near Los Angeles on Friday.

Who was Ed Gein? The new Netflix monster and the inspiration behind 'Psycho' and 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'

“Are bills like SB 53 the thing that will stop us from beating China? No,” said Adam Billen, vice president of public policy at youth-led advocacy group Encode AI. “I think it is just genuinely intellectually dishonest to say that that is the thing that will stop us in the race.”

Amazon’s October Prime Day lands on Oct. 7–8, but Pokémon fans can already score early discounts on TCG packs, merch, and collectibles.

Save 35% on Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects — now $29.99 at Amazon ahead of Prime Day

Taylor Swift’s new song “CANCELLED!” features a lyric identical to a viral TikTok phrase, sparking debate over whether Swift borrowed it from creator Caroline Timoney.

OpenAI and Jony Ive reportedly face significant technical challenges as they work to develop a screen-less, AI-powered device.

The JBL Flip 6 (camo) is on sale at Amazon for $99.95, down from the list price of $129.95. That's a 23% discount.

Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon and Best Buy have the Insignia 65-inch QLED Fire TV for just $299.99 — $200 off list price.

Save 30% on Anker’s MagSafe UFO 3-in-1 charger at Amazon today, and power three Apple devices at once.

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

SNL kicked off Season 51 with a wild cold open mocking Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump, and the state of the U.S. military.