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Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown
The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.
Explosive drone found hovering near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at German airport
Russian attack? Explosive drone targeted parked aircraft at Leipzig airport.
Your table awaits: Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to be seen by thousands
Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San Francisco’s Moscone…
Vogue just gave another nod of approval to the tech world
Vogue World is coming to San Francisco next year — perhaps another indication that tech bros are now part of the fashion zeitgeist.
Get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until tomorrow
Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.
A ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Sequel Is Happening, but Not With Gareth Edwards
The 'Rogue One' director, who helmed the last film, is not returning to the mega dino franchise.
This Startup Will Pay You $50 to Let AI Read Your Mind
Humans have long dreamed of telepathically communicating with machines. Will Conduit succeed where others before it have failed?
X wants to keep suing advertisers, asks 5th Circuit to overrule district judge
Musk continues appeal despite court loss and settlement with advertiser group.
The Company Behind Ugly Gold Phones Is Now Making Ugly Gold Smart Glasses
Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are getting the Caviar treatment.
Quake celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new free episode
The Dawn of the Machine expansion was made by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software.
AMD acquires AI chip startup Taalas to boost inference performance by etching models into silicon
Early tech demos show model-specific integrated circuits churning out up to 17,000 tokens a second
‘Belladonna of Sadness’ Is as Tragically French as It Is Horny as Hell
The 1973 cult-classic anime film moves like a furious Georgia O'Keeffe painting come to life, chasing revenge straight into the devil's embrace.
In new court filing, Apple flags delays in Jon Prosser’s response to leak lawsuit
In a joint status report filing, Apple said it hadn’t heard from Jon Prosser’s lawyer in a month, which his counsel attributed to Prosser caring for his newborn child. Here are the details.
X Money FAQ: Account suspensions, 6% APY, physical cards, and more
Following X Money’s launch last month , one question has repeatedly surfaced: What happens to your money if X suspends or closes your social media account?
Maryland Officials Shut Down State Park After 2 Beaver Attacks
Officials are investigating whether a rabies outbreak is affecting the local beaver population.
AI Music Startup Suno Is Adding a Watermark to Songs as Legal Troubles Pile Up
The company also updated its community guidelines to more clearly prohibit scams, spam, and fake engagement.
Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation
Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.
E-Scooter Riders Face Higher Brain Injury Risk Than Motorcyclists. Lawmakers Want a Fix
New York City, where electric bike and scooter accidents are plenty, is eyeing sweeping legislation.
The FCC just shredded local TV station ownership rules, despite questionable legality
This is great news for Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group.
We May Finally Know Why New Glenn Exploded on the Launch Pad
After two months of quiet investigation, Blue Origin’s CEO says his team has identified what turned New Glenn into a fireball—and the fix “will be ready by the end of this month.”
The Zelda movie’s Ganondorf casting hints at more movies
Deadline reported Thursday that the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie will feature Australian actor Uli Latukefu as the villain Ganondorf, and the publication notes that "We hear Latukefu inked a multi-picture deal."…
This tiny new charging pad is perfect for my nightstand
Why our deputy editor Nate Ingraham loves the new Twelve South tiny charging pad in spite of its price.
Wisconsin Cops Tracked a Man Across State Lines With Flock Cameras to Arrest Him for Weed
Badger state? More like Surveillance State.
‘Unlawful On Its Face’: FCC Eliminates Cap on TV Ownership Rule
"The FCC's decision to eliminate the 39 percent national audience reach cap is unlawful on its face," the lone Democratic commissioner wrote.
Ford needs another Taurus, and the $30K Fathom EV pickup isn’t it
Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.
Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups
Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.
Brendan Carr officially unleashes broadcast consolidation
The era of set broadcast ownership limits is officially over, after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted Thursday to end the national ownership cap rule. The agency's two Republicans, Chair Brendan Carr and…
Uncle Sam aims to help nuclear energy find its sea legs
IAEA initiative tackles the rules for floating reactors and atom-powered civilian ships
Parasitic zombie-ant fungus thrives in mosses, too
This may help fungi survive host scarcity and explains why infected hosts prefer the mosses as death sites.
Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company
Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naïve claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business.
A Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeño Peppers Has Reached 27 States. Here’s What You Should Know
Two major Mexican-style chain restaurants have been implicated, though both have since removed the linked pepper products from their stores.
TikTok blames ‘moderator error’ on slow response to Perez Hilton livestream
TikTok says a "moderator error" delayed the removal of a livestream that appeared to show blogger Perez Hilton harming himself, as reported earlier by Wired. Jamie Favazza, a spokesperson for TikTok US, tells The Verge…
GTA VI ‘Extended Look’ Will Hit Netflix First at the End of August
Netflix will have exclusivity on the trailer. For six hours.
Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress
Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.
Moderna's mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review
Moderna's new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is approved for all adults ages 50 and up.
Marvel Studios Has Apparently Found Its Cyclops
Kit Connor, star of Netflix's 'Heartstopper,' is likely to lead the upcoming 'X-Men' film.
Lutron Caseta expands hands-free smart home controls through Sonos
Lutron is expanding its existing Caseta integration with Sonos, adding the ability to control smart-home devices using Sonos Voice Control.
TikTok lays off 250 employees, shutters its Nashville office
The social media giant is shuttering an office that housed some members of TikTok’s content-moderation team.
Google Wallet now lets parents send money securely to their kids
Parents can now send their kids money that can be used anywhere Google Pay is accepted.
Google Wallet now lets parents set up secure balances for their kids
The tech giant says the new feature will allow parents to teach their kids healthy financial habits while maintaining oversight over their child's spending with built-in safeguards.
The California Teamsters union is suing the state over self-driving trucks
The California Teamsters union says that new self-driving truck regulations could eventually cause around 400,000 people to lose their jobs.
The $28,350 Fathom is Ford's first midsize electric truck
Ford's first midsize electric truck has a name and a price, but we're still waiting for a proper design reveal.
eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter
eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and months.
Snowflake extortionist admits 165-victim cloud crime spree – and squeezing one target twice
Connor Moucka pleads guilty over sprawling 2024 campaign that looted billions of records
Amid legal battles, Suno says it will start watermarking songs
Suno's watermarking feature comes as the company is fighting legal battles on several fronts.
Ford’s new electric truck, ‘Fathom,’ starts at $28,350
Due in "fall 2027," Ford said Thursday that it won't reveal what Fathom looks like until early next year.
Ford picks "Fathom" for its affordable truck name, starts at $28,350
Deliveries of the new electric pickup are slated for later next year.
Dolby Vision 2 is officially available on select Hisense TVs
Dolby Vision 2 includes a new algorithm that optimizes content on a scene-by-scene basis.