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OpenAI is coming for SMB advertisers
The company is going after smaller advertisers. Its job listings prove it.
Zoom relies on creators to boost AI search results
As AI changes how brands are discovered, Zoom is leaning on creators and journalists to shape its reputation.
Meet the interior design creator who made a reluctant pivot that paid off
Julie Sousa had an interior design company and viral content, but after hiring a manager, was pressured to pivot. It worked.
Why Georgia-Pacific bet the future of programmatic on supply, not demand
Georgia-Pacific cut its SSPs by 80%. Here’s what it learned about supply-side control.
Media Buying Briefing: How Instrument won Croc’s business in a day
The agency’s calling card is applying technology-driven creative solutions for clients to get them to think far beyond the parameters of what they're comfortable with.
What’s driving frozen yogurt’s second act, as 16 Handles and Go Greek experience a renaissance
Social media and wellness trends are fueling frozen yogurt's comeback. Now, established players like 16 Handles and Go Greek are seeing a surge in growth, and startups like Coconut Cult and Benefiber are looking to ride
The wellness M&A hot streak shows no signs of slowing down
P&G's $3.8 billion acquisition of Thorne is yet another strong signal that large CPG conglomerates are increasingly seeking out science-backed, high-growth brands to add to their portfolios as consumer priorities shift.
Foot Locker invests in more long-form content as it continues its turnaround
Foot Locker is dialing up its long-form digital content as part of its new brand platform, "It Will Always Be Foot Locker."
The Strange, Expensive, and Experimental Frontier of Longevity’s Latest Obsession
Mark Ellwood thought he was testing simply for disease risk. Instead, he came across a genetic variant that sent him on an anti-aging journey.
Embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry
The AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets.
No Dogs in Space is a music history podcast for true obsessives
Sadly, there hasn't been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast's series on Can wrapped up an abbreviated season three, which focused on experimental rock. Don't get me wrong, I lo
Bitcoin 'Anti-Spam' Fork Sputters to a Halt After Mining Just Two Blocks
The breakaway chain drew just 2.53% of mining support, leaving its blocks hours apart and roughly 350 days from a difficulty adjustment while the main network powered ahead.
Anthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by default
Programming with Claude Code will soon require even less human oversight.
Big Names Dominate the Wine Auction Market—but Hidden Treasures Can Still Be Found
Some takeaways from the latest Auction Napa Valley.
Is Clarity's delay a blessing in disguise?: State of Crypto
The crypto industry is angry and disappointed that the Senate is not holding a procedural vote on the Clarity Act this month, but that isn't the worst possible outcome.
Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
Earlier this week, the Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a small skiff stranded near Farragut Bay after running out of fuel. But, according to tracking data reviewed by the Alaska Beacon and Halifax Shipping
Taste Test: Jack Daniel’s New High Angel’s Share Whiskey Is a Bit Too Strong for Its Own Good
This new Tennessee whiskey is close to hazmat level.
The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Found Beauty in Restraint
Quietly-elegant looks still turned heads on the red carpets this week.
TechCrunch Mobility: Zoox prepares for launch and Uber’s AV empire
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
49ers coach says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed
Four weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an accident near downtown Palo Alto. At the time Shanahan said only that the accident was his fault. But during a recent press conference he shared
Hey Kitty Girl! Inside Kylie Jenner’s Pre-Birthday Pink Party
Mogul, mom, cat fanatic—Kylie Jenner kicked off her 29th birthday celebrations early with cocktails by Hailey Bieber, a bikini cake, and lots of pink.
Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy
On the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader.
These Limited-Edition Swimming Trunks Might be the Last Pair You Ever Buy
Vilebrequin gets all the details right with these stylish shorts.
Hyperliquid’s RWA perps boom is eating into the revenue that backs HYPE
Revenue has fallen four quarters running while open interest hit a record high. The gap is a fee-sharing program that hands half the platform's volume to outside builders.
The AI safety test is becoming a safety risk
AI agents are escaping cybersecurity testing environments and reaching real-world systems, raising questions about whether safety infrastructure, industry standards and regulation can keep pace with increasingly powerful
Bitcoin investors pour $853 million into spot ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT claims the bulk
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since mid-April, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the bulk.
This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you
A security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras.
Tallulah Willis Is Married! Inside Her Final Balenciaga Wedding Dress Fitting at the Chateau Marmont
The writer, artist, and advocate tied the knot in Idaho this weekend—and she invited Vogue for a very special final fitting with her mom, Demi Moore, and sisters Rumer and Scout.
Dropbox is a PC builder’s best friend
In 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for many reasons, but the one I became most worried about was losing all of the work that was stored loca
Crypto is going through a massive dot-com style shakeout as over 100 projects fold in 2026
An industry-wide reckoning is weeding out unsustainable startups, leaving behind only the protocols with real cash flow and actual users.
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