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TechCrunch

CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks

Cybercriminals used the Glassworm botnet to infect open source software projects with malware, and in turn hack the developers and companies that use that software.

47 minutes ago

TechCrunch

CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks

Engadget

YouTube will automatically detect and label AI-generated videos

It should be easier to tell at a glance if a YouTube video will contain AI-generated gunk.

47 minutes ago

Engadget

YouTube will automatically detect and label AI-generated videos

Engadget

Square Enix restarted development on Dragon Quest 12 and gave it a new name

Square Enix has rebooted its next mainline entry in the Dragon Quest series, which is now called Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams.

56 minutes ago

Engadget

Square Enix restarted development on Dragon Quest 12 and gave it a new name

WIRED

8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 25+ Pairs

These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.

1 hour ago

WIRED

8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 25+ Pairs

TechCrunch

AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation

As Cognition reaches $492 million in annualized revenue run rate, it more than doubled its valuation in eight months, it says.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

AI coding startup Cognition raises $1B at $25B pre-money valuation

Engadget

Sony announces True RGB Bravia TV lineup

Sony's Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II feature independently driven red, green and blue lights.

1 hour ago

Engadget

Sony announces True RGB Bravia TV lineup

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WIRED

I Like Ferrari's Luce EV. But This Is Why It's Heartbreaking

Designed by Jony Ive and a host of ex-Cupertino colleagues, the Luce shows us what might have been had Apple made good on its $10 billion bet.

2 hours ago

WIRED

I Like Ferrari's Luce EV. But This Is Why It's Heartbreaking

Ars Technica

Nvidia kills Windows XP-era Control Panel "after 20 years of dedicated service"

Nvidia says the Control Panel's features have been migrated to the Nvidia app.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Nvidia kills Windows XP-era Control Panel "after 20 years of dedicated service"

TechCrunch

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup

Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today: Nominate a founder or submit your startup

TechCrunch

ElevenLabs' new music-generation model can switch genres mid-track

ElevenLabs' new model will let users regenerate a section of a song without affecting the rest of the track.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

ElevenLabs' new music-generation model can switch genres mid-track

TechCrunch

Spotify now lets you 'clip' moments from your favorite podcast

With the new scissors icon, you can clip favorite moments from podcasts and share them with your audience.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Spotify now lets you 'clip' moments from your favorite podcast

WIRED

Xreal’s New $299 ‘xbx’ Smart Glasses Channel Xbox Vibes

These display smart glasses can connect to a phone, laptop, or gaming handheld and project the screen to your eyeballs.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Xreal’s New $299 ‘xbx’ Smart Glasses Channel Xbox Vibes

TechCrunch

China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself

China's AI boom is producing world-class talent, and Beijing is increasingly reluctant to let them go elsewhere.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

China is increasingly keeping its best AI talent to itself

WIRED

The Osprey Farpoint 40 Has Been My Go-To Travel Bag for 8 Years

I’m a chronic overpacker, but this backpack is my perfect match, with its huge capacity, numerous pockets, and impressive durability.

6 hours ago

WIRED

The Osprey Farpoint 40 Has Been My Go-To Travel Bag for 8 Years

Ars Technica

Motorola's 2026 Razrs are almost worth buying just for their stunning looks… almost

Pretty little phones with pretty big price tags.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Motorola's 2026 Razrs are almost worth buying just for their stunning looks… almost

WIRED

Waymo Takes Its Self-Driving Cars to Virginia

The company is mapping Alexandria and, soon, Arlington—right across from the power center of Washington, DC.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Waymo Takes Its Self-Driving Cars to Virginia

Ars Technica

US law enforcement warns of "anti-tech extremism" as AI hatred grows

The feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat.

7 hours ago

Ars Technica

US law enforcement warns of "anti-tech extremism" as AI hatred grows

WIRED

Corsair Galleon 100 SD Review: Stream Deck Now Included

Corsair unites Stream Deck functionality with Drop keyboard design expertise on its latest Galleon SD 100.

7 hours ago

WIRED

Corsair Galleon 100 SD Review: Stream Deck Now Included

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Ars Technica

Is Peter Thiel the target of Pope Leo's Gandalf quote? An investigation.

Parsing a papal proclamation.

19 hours ago

Ars Technica

Is Peter Thiel the target of Pope Leo's Gandalf quote? An investigation.

Ars Technica

NASA takes steps toward building Moon Base, including discussing a "perimeter"

"We also obviously want to be very mindful of the Outer Space Treaty."

20 hours ago

Ars Technica

NASA takes steps toward building Moon Base, including discussing a "perimeter"

Ars Technica

We're starting to see some PC makers respond to Apple's MacBook Neo

Sub-$600 laptops have existed for years, but consistently good ones remain rare.

20 hours ago

Ars Technica

We're starting to see some PC makers respond to Apple's MacBook Neo