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France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens' IDs

The French government agency that issues and manages national IDs, passports, and other documents, announced that hackers stole the personal information of an unspecified number of citizens.

2 minutes ago

TechCrunch

France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens' IDs

TechCrunch

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones

The iPhone and iPad bug allowed law enforcement using forensic tools to read messages that had long been deleted by the Signal app.

24 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones

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Engadget

LG's first RGB TV starts at $5000 and is available to pre-order today

45 minutes ago

Engadget

LG's first RGB TV starts at $5000 and is available to pre-order today

TechCrunch

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now?

We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.

54 minutes ago

TechCrunch

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now?

TechCrunch

Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia

Google's newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now.

57 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia

WIRED

5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

The cyber capabilities of AI models have experts rattled. AI’s social skills may be just as dangerous.

1 hour ago

WIRED

5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

Engadget

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works

1 hour ago

Engadget

Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works

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TechCrunch

Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace

Google brings Gemini-powered "auto browse" capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace

Ars Technica

Google unveils two new TPUs designed for the "agentic era"

Google's new generation of Tensor AI chips is actually two chips, one for inference and one for training.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Google unveils two new TPUs designed for the "agentic era"

Engadget

Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events

2 hours ago

Engadget

Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events

TechCrunch

Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement

Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement

Ars Technica

Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe

FBI suspects foreign spies may be targeting scientists with access to government secrets.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe

WIRED

AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions

One group of hackers used AI for everything from vibe coding their malware to creating fake company websites—and stole as much as $12 million in three months.

3 hours ago

WIRED

AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions

WIRED

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

A new executive order seen by WIRED prohibits New York state employees from using insider knowledge to enrich themselves with prediction market bets.

3 hours ago

WIRED

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

Ars Technica

Physicists think they've solved the muon mystery

Results dash hopes for a fifth force but provide very precise proof of Standard Model and QFT.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Physicists think they've solved the muon mystery

Ars Technica

New court ruling blocks many of the government's anti-renewable policies

Added layers of review singling out renewable energy have little legal basis.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

New court ruling blocks many of the government's anti-renewable policies

Engadget

Control: Ultimate Edition is out for the iPhone and iPad

4 hours ago

Engadget

Control: Ultimate Edition is out for the iPhone and iPad

WIRED

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

Political appointees wanted a quiet drawdown, the whistleblower says. DOGE wanted an execution.

4 hours ago

WIRED

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

Engadget

Here’s to the stable ones: In praise of Tim Cook

4 hours ago

Engadget

Here’s to the stable ones: In praise of Tim Cook

Ars Technica

As EV batteries improve, ChargePoint debuts 600 kW fast charger

The new design is cheaper and will even fit in convenience store parking lots.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

As EV batteries improve, ChargePoint debuts 600 kW fast charger

Engadget

Xfinity Mobile now includes device protection and anytime phone upgrades

6 hours ago

Engadget

Xfinity Mobile now includes device protection and anytime phone upgrades

WIRED

Best Chromebooks (2026): Most Are Bad, but These Aren't

Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap and crappy. But they don't have to be, and these are the Chromebooks that prove it.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Best Chromebooks (2026): Most Are Bad, but These Aren't

Ars Technica

Our favorite gear at Sea Otter Classic wasn't the bikes—it was the accessories

A Bluetooth suction-cup rack and a palm-sized tow rope were among our most practical finds.

8 hours ago

Ars Technica

Our favorite gear at Sea Otter Classic wasn't the bikes—it was the accessories

WIRED

Dinnerly Meal Kit Review (2026): Hearty Meals on a Budget

Martha Stewart–endorsed Dinnerly is a budget meal kit that doesn’t feel budget anymore, with interesting, far-flung flavors. Just add a little rice.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Dinnerly Meal Kit Review (2026): Hearty Meals on a Budget