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TechCrunch

More than 100 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 — here they are

Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns so far this year.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

More than 100 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 — here they are

WIRED

New Proposed Legislation Would Let Self-Driving Cars Operate in New York State

New York governor Kathy Hochul says she will propose a new law allowing limited autonomous vehicle pilots in smaller cities. Full-blown services could be next.

3 hours ago

WIRED

New Proposed Legislation Would Let Self-Driving Cars Operate in New York State

TechCrunch

Hands-on with Bee, Amazon's latest AI wearable

We tried Amazon's new AI wearable Bee. It's not for pro users yet, but more features are expected this year.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Hands-on with Bee, Amazon's latest AI wearable

Ars Technica

Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Code-like for general computing

Users can give Claude access to a folder and tell it what to do for them.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Code-like for general computing

Ars Technica

You can now reserve a hotel room on the Moon for $250,000

"We can't keep everyone living on that first ship that sailed to North America."

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

You can now reserve a hotel room on the Moon for $250,000

Ars Technica

Even Linus Torvalds is trying his hand at vibe coding (but just a little)

"But then I cut out the middle man—me."

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Even Linus Torvalds is trying his hand at vibe coding (but just a little)

WIRED

FBI Agent’s Sworn Testimony Contradicts Claims ICE’s Jonathan Ross Made Under Oath

The testimony also calls into question whether Ross failed to follow his training during the incident in which he reportedly shot and killed Minnesota citizen Renee Good.

5 hours ago

WIRED

FBI Agent’s Sworn Testimony Contradicts Claims ICE’s Jonathan Ross Made Under Oath

Ars Technica

Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule

FCC waives rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones 60 days after activation.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule

TechCrunch

Why Amazon bought Bee, an AI wearable

Amazon explains where its wearable Bee fits in and whether it will merge with Alexa.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

Why Amazon bought Bee, an AI wearable

Ars Technica

Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws

AI Overviews provided false liver test information experts called alarming.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws

TechCrunch

Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is launching its own AI infrastructure initiative

Meta is ramping up its efforts to build out its AI capacity — Zuckerberg said the company intended to drastically expand its energy footprint in the coming years.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is launching its own AI infrastructure initiative

Engadget

Lego's first Pokémon sets are now available for pre-order

6 hours ago

Engadget

Lego's first Pokémon sets are now available for pre-order

TechCrunch

Anthropic announces Claude for Healthcare following OpenAI's ChatGPT Health reveal

Anthropic's Claude for Healthcare is unveiled about a week after OpenAI announced its ChatGPT Health product.

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

Anthropic announces Claude for Healthcare following OpenAI's ChatGPT Health reveal

TechCrunch

Pebble founder says his new company is 'not a startup'

Pebble's founder talks about how his new company is doing things differently.

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

Pebble founder says his new company is 'not a startup'

Engadget

Dell revives its XPS laptops after a boneheaded rebranding

7 hours ago

Engadget

Dell revives its XPS laptops after a boneheaded rebranding

Engadget

CES 2026 proved the PC industry is hosed this year

7 hours ago

Engadget

CES 2026 proved the PC industry is hosed this year

Ars Technica

Switching water sources improved hygiene of Pompeii’s public baths

Scientists analyzed carbonate deposits from baths, aqueduct to learn more about city's changing water supply.

7 hours ago

Ars Technica

Switching water sources improved hygiene of Pompeii’s public baths

Engadget

Anthropic made a version of its coding AI for regular people

8 hours ago

Engadget

Anthropic made a version of its coding AI for regular people

Engadget

Mark Zuckerberg announces new 'Meta Compute' initiative for its data center and AI projects

8 hours ago

Engadget

Mark Zuckerberg announces new 'Meta Compute' initiative for its data center and AI projects

WIRED

Snag a Feature-Packed Gaming Headset for Under $100

Corsair’s updated Void Wireless sports Dolby Atmos and a lightweight, breathable fit.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Snag a Feature-Packed Gaming Headset for Under $100

WIRED

Right-Wing Influencers Have Flooded Minneapolis

Clips from creators in Minnesota have become primary evidence in attempts by the right wing to justify ICE’s surge on American cities.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Right-Wing Influencers Have Flooded Minneapolis

WIRED

GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good

The fundraiser for the ICE agent in the Renee Good killing has stayed online in seeming breach of GoFundMe’s own terms of service, prompting questions about selective enforcement.

9 hours ago

WIRED

GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good

WIRED

MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.”

9 hours ago

WIRED

MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project

Engadget

Paramount won't quit, files suit against Warner Bros. Discovery over rejected bid

9 hours ago

Engadget

Paramount won't quit, files suit against Warner Bros. Discovery over rejected bid