NEWS

Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?

A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.

Gilead’s Revenue Is Accelerating, But are its Acquisitions Worth the Cost?

Pfizer vs. Gilead: Which Drugmaker Has the Stronger Growth Story?

Zoetis Earnings Reveal a Divided Business, But Can its Pipeline Restore Growth?

NEXA Lending acquires UMortgage, adds Anthony Casa to exec team

NEXA will add UMortgage's team of 246 loan officers that originated $2.05B over the past 12 months

Medtronic vs. Tenet Healthcare: Which Healthcare Stock Offers Better Long-Term Growth?

Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions

The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.

GTA VI: all the news on Rockstar’s next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series

It’s been over a decade and two console generations since GTA V came out, and its sequel is still a work in progress. GTA VI has faced multiple delays, with developer Rockstar Games bumping back its predicted release dat

Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule

Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.

eVTOL Aircraft Are Ready for Liftoff. Now Comes the Race for a Place to Land.

As eVTOLs edge closer to commercial service, focus is shifting from the skies to the infrastructure that will make it possible.

How Sophie McIntosh Wrote ‘Benevolent,’ One of the Most Bracing Plays of the Year

The playwright speaks to Vogue about drawing inspiration from New York’s old reformatory homes, why she still believes in content warnings, and what it means for a play to be truly “political.”

Regulation Crypto is here: State of Crypto

The SEC published its Reg Crypto proposal last week, giving the public 60 days to comment.

How to use AI to give yourself a head start at a new job

When you start a new job there is a lot to learn. There are projects, clients, and processes that are likely to be new to you. You may have been pointed at the employee handbook and maybe even given a mentor. But you pro

Taste Test: This Fantastic Japanese Whisky Has Returned the Scene After a 11-Year Absence

Hibiki 12 has returned, one of several age-statement Japanese whiskies to reappear on the market.

63% of Religious Books on Amazon Are Likely AI-Written, Study Finds

Witchcraft books had the highest rate of likely AI-generated content at 78%, according to an Originality.ai analysis of more than 2,000 titles.

The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Nailed Sophisticated-Cool

These quietly elegant looks had serious cool factor—as seen on stars like Rihanna, Hailey Bieber, and more.

TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

XRP on track for biggest weekly gain in 21 months as Treasury buyback spurs 'curve control' hopes

XRP’s price has surged by 50% this week, the best performance since November 2024. Here's what's driving the rally.

Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash

Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.

Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated

Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?

We’re All Going to the World’s Fair is an intimate coming-of-age horror film

Jane Schoenbrun's latest film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, is making a splash in theaters right now. So it seems like the perfect time to revisit their first film, We're All Going to the World's Fair. I fell in

I Spent a Week at Germany’s Famed Brenners Park Med Spa. Here’s What I Learned About My Health.

Guests can enjoy both medical care and five-star luxury.

Crypto card spending tops $1 billion as stablecoins move into everyday purchases

Tracked card volume more than tripled in a year, with USDC and USDT funding over 70% of spending as users increasingly paid for groceries, rides and subscriptions.

Robot Brains Could Have Their ‘ChatGPT Moment’ by 2027, ACE Robotics Chairman Says

The breakthrough could come from AI models that help robots understand and interact with the physical world, though widespread adoption may still be years away.

Rihanna Runs It Back in a 2000s-era Rihanna Staple

While everyone else engages in the great summer shorts debate, Rihanna opts to keep it classic on a night out in New York.

Your UNO skills could be worth $50,000 thanks to Mattel’s new tournament

It’s time to find out who really is the most competitive player at family game night. Mattel is putting $50,000 up for grabs at its inaugural UNO Championship. The competition will bring top UNO players to Los Angeles on

How Wine Apps Are Using A.I. to Help You Manage Your Cellar

CellarTracker and InVintory are more apps are granting vino collectors access to more than tracking services.

A First Look At Sézane’s “New Era” Autumn Collection

Vogue hears from Sézane founder Morgane Sezalory about the brand’s new era. Expect trenches, denim and suede accessories aplenty.

Crypto’s next billion users might be AI agents, and they’re paying with stablecoins

According to Coinbase’s head of AI product, we’re currently in the “Napster/LimeWire era” of agentic payments.

Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe

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