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Artificial intelligence firm should provide $100m for cyber defences, says Hugging Face CEOThe boss of the startup hacked by an OpenAI agent has called for the investigation into the incident to show “radical transparency”.Clément Delangue, the chief executive of Hugging Face…
Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.
There's something about a movie like The Room, Troll 2, or Fateful Findings that I find irresistible. These sorts of "so bad they're good" films are marvelous curiosities where ambition far outstrips resources, ability, and self-awareness to become something much greater than…
Mike Flanagan's latest Stephen King adaptation, Carrie (this will be his fourth), is slated to make its debut on Amazon Prime on October 7th. The new trailer dropped at Comic-Con 2026 and doesn't contain many surprises. If you're familiar with Carrie at all, it hits all the…
A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.
Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.
OpenAI's fancy new AI keypad will be a lot of fun for some, while many others are probably not going to touch it.
It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.
We spoke with several cybersecurity researchers, who look for unknown vulnerabilities and develop tools to exploit them, about how OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s guardrails affect their work.
It's impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs, decimated studios, and confusing strategies, most of which stem from years of bad…
The long-held understanding among security researchers and network defenders is that it's impossible to negotiate in good faith with an extortion racket because there's no incentive for the other side to actually walk away.
Open source AI platform Hugging Face revealed a security breach a few days ago. Turns out OpenAI's models were the culprit.
With the new tools, parents and guardians will be able to view their teen's time spent on Threads, set daily time limits, adjust sleep mode, and manage their privacy settings.
Sony Music Entertainment has filed another lawsuit against Udio, accusing the AI music generator of infringing the copyright of more than 30,000 of its songs, ranging from Elvis Presley's Hound Dog to Beyoncé's Say My Name, and Harry Styles' As It Was. The lawsuit, filed in a…
Apple devices tend to be pretty durable, and the average lifespan of a new iPhone seems to be fairly consistent.
The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
Monitoring is expensive and labor intensive. But it helps public health officials stop outbreaks.
The petition to Sundar Pichai, the CEO, included more than 4,500 signatures and included calls for buyout optionsGoogle workers on Thursday delivered a petition calling for layoff protections as tech giants continue to slash their workforces while pouring billions into AI.“Make…
Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.
Samsung's Freestyle+ projector is a tiny unit which can play movies on the most uneven of surfaces.
"Now offloading propellant. Next launch attempt hopefully in a few days."
With this new update, Google is expanding AI Mode beyond answering questions and into completing tasks across the apps they use regularly.
Skullcandy's new flagship Crusher 1080 headphones blend Bose audio and big bass.
Midnight to 6am block on some apps is latest stage of Labour’s bid to protect young people from online harmsSixteen and 17-year-olds are to be encouraged to observe a midnight social media curfew, in the latest stage of Labour’s bid “to protect the next generation” from online…
UK fears a ‘triple whammy’: oversized investment in AI stocks, slower adoption of AI than predicted and the breakneck pace of AI’s developmentHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian. Today, we’re discussing the UK’s…
Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
This flight will put Starship under higher pressure and test out new Starlink satellites in orbit.
New climate evidence adds context to these long voyages.
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Meta's release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.
Gates, who is Bill Gates' daughter, founded the app alongside Sophia Kianni.
The role will be replaced by an executive in charge of both research and safety teams.
Reinforcement learning uses error information to adjust control algorithms.
Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".
OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps.
Low-emissivity windows also keep houses warm in winter, but use on bowed glass can have magnifying-glass effectLow-emissivity or low-E window glass is a useful green technology for keeping buildings warm in winter and cool in summer … but a rare side-effect can set the…
Researchers say small changes in drafting could spread rapidly and create long-term shifts in public opinionAI tools are twisting online messages on sensitive political topics about everything from abortion to climate change in ways that could snowball to reshape long-term…
There are a lot of fast-growing AI startups, but some are growing even faster, they say.
Meta's new AI detector has rate limits for some reason.
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
Exclusive: Government and developers privately acknowledged Lanarkshire datacentre site had power provision ‘issue’‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turns to fear in Scottish village chosen for AI datacentreWhat are Britain’s AI growth zones and are the plans feasible or ‘complete…
The Torifune asteroid turns out to be shaped like a peanut.
They were annoying to use and bad 3D movies didn't help.
Update in England expected to reach about 200,000 patients over the next year as part of £10bn package to overhaul NHS systemsThe NHS will begin using AI on its app to direct patients to the appropriate services, it has been announced.The tool will be used to triage patients and…
Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material onlineAI prey: why watchdogs are telling parents to protect children from nudification appsParents should not put photos of their children on public display online, according to…
Mistral AI, which offers some open source AI models, has raised significant funding since its creation in 2023, with the ambition to “put frontier AI in the hands of everyone.”
The spacecraft has been in LA since 2012, but now it's moving to a new permanent home at the California Science Center.
Thanks to the AI-driven chip shortage, prices for phones, computers, and consoles are sky-high—and still climbing.
If you're going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone.
Early-stage firm Magnify Ventures has raised a $46.6 million Fund II from LPs including Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
Venice AI is already profitable, with annualized run-rate revenues of over $70 million, CEO Erik Voorhees said.
Also, the science of poop's distinctive shape, boron buckyballs, and the secret to a soccer feint.
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.
Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids in order to see how other chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT would respond to high-risk subjects, WIRED found.
NBCUniversal and Sky will be spun off into separate companies.
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.
Up to 4,000 community banks fear looming legislation to regulate digital cash will deprive rural firms and farmers of $850bn-worth of loansOn a quiet summer morning, above a small mid-western town, an American flag is waving in the breeze. The camera cuts to a father helping his…
The Amble One is a street-legal $25,000 electric buggy designed for luxury resorts.
It’s not often you can score discounts from the outdoor-coded Canadian company that makes understated and stylish performance clothing.
Over 100 companies and government agencies are reportedly authorized to use Mythos 5, including their non-American employees.
Company says it cannot shield customers from memory and storage chip costs – and iPhone hikes could be nextApple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI industry’s data…
Anthropic's critics argue it's rapidly accumulating power. The company says that's what responsible AI development looks like.
Sony's A7R VI finally serves up speed and resolution together thanks to the new 67MP stacked sensor.
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
At high-stakes meetings with the White House, Anthropic's cofounder—a "weirdo," per one official—has been replaced by cofounder Tom Brown.
If you’ve been wanting to buy a robot vacuum but have been put off by how much it can cost to get a good one, now is not a bad time to start looking. Prime Day has kicked off, though more than just Amazon is offering deals on several models we’ve tested from brands like […]
Last week, Midjourney, an AI startup best known for its image generator, made an unusual pivot: medical imaging. The company announced a futuristic ultrasound scanner that would dunk users into a vat of water and, hopefully, produce "something as powerful as MRI" yet "as casual…
Researchers say the discovery could be a “Rosetta stone” for cosmic signals.
WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.
The history books are littered with the corpses of corporate record labels started by companies that had no business being in the music industry. Bose thinks it can be the exception to the rule. It thinks it can be Red Bull. And, while Bose has more of a right to dip its toes…
According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on social media. WSJ identified over 1,100 deceptive clips and talked to creators who, despite not stating as such in their videos…
After adding one to my home, here's why you might want a home battery, how they work, and what to look for, plus some installation tips.
While it's not flashy like Apple’s new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence upgrades, there are still a number of additions to iOS 27 worth looking at.
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.
The rich are getting richer. Here’s what wealth advisers are telling their tech clients right now.
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
Move to ChapsVision is to avoid ‘strategic dependencies’, says PM amid concern about reliance on US-controlled toolsFrance’s domestic intelligence service is to ditch AI data tools from the US tech company Palantir in favour of a domestic provider in an effort to avoid…
No 10 is worried about retaliation from White House over restrictions on under-16s’ internet useMinisters have embarked on a concerted lobbying operation to prevent a backlash from the Trump administration to the under-16s social media ban announced by Keir Starmer.Officials…
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
Isar Aerospace is not hurting for money, but it is sorely lacking in the currency of flight experience.
A group made up of dozens of cybersecurity experts urged the White House to remove export control restrictions on Anthropic’s models Fable and Mythos, arguing that the order is going to limit the ability of cybersecurity defenders to secure their software and products.
JPMorgan can't be pleased by any of this.
Researchers have quantified the length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks globally.
There's nothing new or surprising, but it's still an entertaining film from one of our greatest directors.
The rest of Dyson’s promised 2026 vacuum lineup is here, from the new Dyson V16 Piston Animal to an updated version of the favored Dyson V8 Cyclone.
The deal has sparked fear over the future of the film, television and news industries.
Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram appear to down for many users this morning.
How very Dune.
Members of the program, called "Waymo Premier," will have to pony up $29.99 per month.
The company changed course after researchers spoke out against the policy, which would have covertly limited Claude’s ability to develop competing AI models.
The ACLU is suing two Florida police departments over the arrest of a Fort Myers man in a child-abduction case, saying officers treated a flawed face-recognition match as a near-certain ID.
At long last, a corporate training you might actually enjoy.
Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users.
Regulator will monitor measures taken by companies‘Spikes have often targeted Black and minority ethnic players’Ofcom has written to social media companies to remind them of their responsibilities regarding online abuse and said it will monitor measures taken against “illegal…
The Pro 6E was Eero’s top-end mesh Wi-Fi router back in 2022, and it’s still a solid pick if you want fast, reliable Wi-Fi coverage around your multi-room or multi-story abode. It can also deliver beyond gigabit wired speeds if your internet plan supports it. Ahead of Prime Day…
It'll come as a free update for players who own the game already.
If you're going to spend about $20 a month anyway, here's how to make sure you're doing more than just avoiding ads.
Fellow Traveller, the publisher behind games like Titanium Court and 1000xResist, just wrapped up its Story-Rich Showcase, which featured a bunch of narrative-driven indie games. With more than 20 games on display, there was a lot to follow, but we've pulled together some of the…
The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
Jess Asato’s lawyer says others want to take action over demeaning sexualised material created by Grok AI toolNew claimants have come forward to take legal action against Elon Musk’s company xAI after the Labour MP Jess Asato launched a test case against the firm over demeaning…
The Huracan gave us the R8s, now the Temerario lends itself to a new Audi.
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
With the case confirmed, it is the fly's first breach of the US-Mexico border.
After shelving the original executive order last month, Donald Trump finally got on board Monday night.
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
Microsoft’s annual developer conference is kicking off on June 2nd in San Francisco with the keynote presentation streaming live at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT, and we will be following along here with everything as it’s announced. The Verge’s Tom Warren reports that we can expect to…
ASUS revealed new convertible Windows laptops and three Zenbook 14 models with ARM64 and x86 processors.
Firm says its RTX Spark PC chip for Microsoft Windows will let AI agents replace the mouse and keyboardBusiness live – latest updatesA new front has opened up in the battle for dominance in AI chips, as Nvidia said its latest development could replace the mouse and keyboard in…
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
From the opening moments of bitknot, it's obvious that Feeble Little Horse has found an entirely new gear. Where on Girl with Fish the blown-out textures were more '90s indie rock and shoegaze, on their latest LP, there's a more modern edge to the distortion and the riffs cut…
Experts say AI firm’s engagement with Vatican risks creating ‘feelgood’ discourse that lacks critical examinationWhy did Anthropic’s founder sit beside the pope during a warning about AI?In the first major written teaching of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV took artificial intelligence…
Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.
Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
A new crew launched to China's Tiangong space station, and one of the astronauts will stay for a year.
New Glenn was due to play a starring role in NASA's Artemis Program.
It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.
Last.fm is now an independent company, nearly two decades after it was acquired by CBS.
Nvidia says the Control Panel's features have been migrated to the Nvidia app.
The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys.
The move to block the acquisition of the cloud company that hosts the Dutch digital ID service comes as Europe continues to reduce its reliance on U.S. technology.
Pontiff calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence and apologises for church’s delay in condemning slavery Pope Leo has denounced the “culture of power” driving the rapid rise of artificial intelligence while warning that the technology must be subject to the “most…
Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it?
We're in the transition period -- all of us.
The white whales join the short, contested list of animals that see themselves.
SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.
Wishing for your very own Dyson vacuum? Don’t miss these vacuum deals happening over the holiday weekend.
"This capability is not common for satellites conducting typical missions."
IPO filing from Elon Musk’s company reveals closer look at finances, cosmic ambitions and tech empire’s quirksSpaceX publicly released an investor prospectus on Wednesday as part of its plan for a $1.75tn debut on the US stock market next month, revealing unseen details about…
Anker's first products with its Thus AI chip are two powerful sets of earbuds, including one that has an AI note taker.
Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
Trump Mobile is leaking customers’ email and home addresses, but has not responded to people alerting the company of the data exposure, according to two YouTubers who said they verified that their leaked data is authentic.
FBI will pay vendors to help it track and search for vehicles nationwide.
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.
The nine-member panel took only two hours to return a verdict in favor of OpenAI on Monday, which the judge quickly adopted as her own final decision.
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.
The Oto Smart Sprinkler makes it easy to keep your lawn watered—as long as it gets three hours a day of direct sun to stay charged.
Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system.
Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.
Media regulator announces commitments by Elon Musk’s platform to crack down on terrorist and hate contentElon Musk’s X platform has promised to block UK access to accounts linked to banned terrorist groups under an agreement with the communications regulator to crack down on…
Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.
SpaceX's upgraded Starship is set to launch on its first test flight as soon as Tuesday, May 19.
Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV, during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda's first SUV to feature the…
Spotify will let creators distribute and monetize video podcasts on Apple Podcasts using Apple’s HLS streaming technology, without changing their existing workflows.
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
Are the pockets of Jeff Bezos not as deep as everyone thinks?
The plan aims to speed up AI compute deployment while compensating residents.
Online marketplace takes into account uncertainty around US video games retailer’s financing proposalBusiness live – latest updatesThe board of eBay has rejected the US video games retailer GameStop’s surprise $55.5bn bid (£41bn) for the online marketplace, describing the…
The former OpenAI chief scientist may be estranged from the company, but he still came to its defense as he testified on Monday.
Florida's attorney general also opened an investigation into ChatGPT recently on similar grounds.
How will work setups change if we spend more and more time talking to our computers?
The company’s UK and Europe boss has become a lightning rod for the British public’s fear of a US tech takeoverThe hall was packed with rightwing radicals when Louis Mosley heralded a coming revolution. Just as Oliver Cromwell – that “crusader for Christ and liberty” – routed…
The space agency is planning to put astronauts on the moon in 2028.
It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.
Criminals are manipulating pictures found on school websites and social media to create sexually explicit images UK schools should remove pictures of pupils’ faces from their websites and social media accounts because blackmailers are using them to create sexually explicit…
The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 billion.
World is approaching point where no one can shut down a rogue AI, says director of body behind researchIt’s the stuff of science fiction cinema, or particularly breathless AI company blogposts: new research finds recent AI systems can independently copy themselves on to other…
The reimagining of the N64 game offers a more cinematic take.
It turns out Fox McCloud's appearance in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie was a tease of things to come: Nintendo just surprise announced the first new Star Fox game two decades. The game is called, simply, Star Fox, and it's out very soon: it's launching on June 25th. Nintendo says…
