TechCrunch
Some Amazon customers logged on Friday to a surprise bill estimate claiming that they owed the tech and cloud giant billions in fees.
TechCrunch
Patreon is strengthening its defenses against AI scraping by working with Cloudflare to block bots that train AI models on creators’ content without permission. The move marks a shift away from relying on websites using robots.txt alone to actively block unauthorized AI training.
Wired
David Risher insists that Lyft has lowered its prices and that customers who only check his competitor’s app are “leaving money on the table.”
Wired
I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to coolers and bikes.
TechCrunch
Remarkable's Paper Pure replaces Remarkable 2, and it is quite good.
TechCrunch
It’s not just you: AI startups are taking in a huge amount of seed funding, and in the process making things harder for anyone looking for funding even at a pre-seed stage. We’ve covered the trend in detail, and at this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt event, we want to help pre-seed founders now being held to seed-stage […]
TechCrunch
The recall comes as the top automotive safety regulator in the U.S. has warned AV companies about their vehicles interfering with first responders.
Wired
Election deniers have spent years promoting the idea that the 2020 election was stolen. They believe Donald Trump’s speech finally proves them right.
Wired
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
TechCrunch
A $400 million chip-backed loan points to the next wave of AI infrastructure deals.
Ars Technica
New report says our ability to tie weather damages to climate change is improving.
Ars Technica
FCC chair has been gifted at least $63,000 worth of tickets by CBS or its parent company.
Ars Technica
Quick, comfortable, roomy, and agile for a large electric SUV.
Ars Technica
"We have done everything that could be done to test Vikram-1 on ground."
NY Times Tech
“I don’t know if the public understands this, but these companies hate each other.”
Wired
Great for indie darlings, but Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo remain kings of TV gaming.
Wired
The Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.
Wired
From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.
Wired
Nice PlayStation you got. Bet it could probably run Linux too.
Wired
The City Attorney’s Office sent the tech giants cease-and-desist letters this week telling them to stop profiting from 13 “face-swap” apps that are overwhelmingly used to target women and girls.