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Elon Musk is publicly reframing xAI’s massive Anthropic compute deal as short-term and cancellable, despite SpaceX’s own S-1 filing describing payments through May 2029.

Sesame’s new iOS app brings its conversational AI agents to the public, offering more natural back-and-forth interactions designed to feel less like traditional chatbots and more like talking to a person.

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.

New renders offer a closer look at Apple’s planned AI overhaul for iOS 27, including a redesigned Siri experience powered and standalone Siri app.

At least two owners have lost control of their vehicles after a critical suspension component broke. In both cases, the vehicles had been previously serviced.

A new crop of AI labs are focused on recursive self-improvement — but the goal is proving elusive.

Enterprise AI is entering a different phase now, one where enterprises are no longer evaluating whether AI is exciting. They are evaluating whether it is safe to deploy broadly.

The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.

After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.

Savings of up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets end tomorrow, May 29, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save and join 10,000+ tech leaders on October 13-15 in San Francisco.

Visa said that over 1,000 employees has been using Replit for prototyping and development

What’s new to streaming for the week of May 29, 2026, on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.

Disney is upgrading attractions with advanced animatronics, Unreal Engine systems, and new ride technology at Walt Disney World.

General Compute is betting SambaNova will be the next breakout chipmaker.

Xiaomi 17T Pro is a mid-ranger that punches above its pay grade in more ways than one.

As of May 28, the Hisense 75-inch Hi-QLED S7 CanvasTV has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $1,498.99. This is 40% off its list price of $2,499.99.

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collection down to $178.99, with 10 packs and a Mega Lucario promo.

YouTube will now let you use AI to build custom feeds of videos, in a move similar to competitors like Reddit, Bluesky, and X.

The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more.

Spotify's podcast Clips feature lets you share a snippet with your friends instead of the entire episode — and it seems to be a win for podcasters.

Rivian R2 has an official launch date, and it's also the date when first deliveries to customers are scheduled to happen.

Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection for $54.50 with promos, a sticker, and eight booster packs.

Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 16% on the Roku Smart TV 65-inch at Amazon.

Verizon is offering customers three months of Fox One for free ahead of the FIFA World Cup when they sign up for a Verizon Home Internet plan.

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Fox Business after they slammed his Instagram post about RFK Jr.

Target's Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collection is returning for a second drop on June 6, with more than 40 new items launching.

How to watch French Open for free. Live stream Sabalenka vs. Jacquemot in the 2026 French Open online for free.

How to watch French Open for free. Live stream Gauff vs. Sherif in the 2026 French Open online for free.

See the Moon phase expected for May 28, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Find the best charger deal at Amazon. Save 35% on the Anker 3-in-1 charger at Amazon.

Answers to each clue for the May 28, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.

See the best e-readers we've tested, with options from Kindle, Kobo, and the tablet world. Grab an e-reader and hit your reading goals.

Even though you can view your step count in the Fitness app, Apple Watch doesn't have a built-in widget to view your steps. Here's how to get around that and see your step count from the watch face.

Over five frantic days, I gambled my family’s life savings on a hunch that A.I. could outperform a real estate agent.

From Christian TikTok to cold plunges, religion is once again associated with masculinity.

Astronomers offer more support that the James Webb Space Telescope's "little red dots" discoveries may contain massive black holes.

Apple is set to release the iPhone 18 lineup this fall, including a new iPhone 18 Pro Max. What should we expect from it?

The best National Hamburger Day 2026 deals. Get free food from Burger King, Arby’s, Dairy Queen, and more.

How to watch Ice Hockey World Championships for free. Live stream Norway vs. Latvia in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free.

How to watch Ice Hockey World Championships for free. Live stream Switzerland vs. Sweden in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free.

How to watch French Open for free. Live stream Collignon vs. Shelton in the 2026 French Open online for free.

How to watch French Open for free. Live stream Auger-Aliassime vs. Burruchaga in the 2026 French Open online for free.

How to watch French Open for free. Live stream Sinner vs. Cerundolo in the 2026 French Open online for free.

Skoove Premium Piano Lessons is available for $149.99 and includes 400+ piano lessons, real-time feedback, instructor support, and songs from pop and classical artists.

Find the best Dyson deal at Amazon. Save 20% on the Dyson Airstrait at Amazon.

Get the best portable power station deal. Save 32% on the Anker Solix C300 at Amazon.

Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.

Apple has updated the average trade-in value of its iPhones, iPads, Watches, and MacBooks, giving some customers a bigger discount.

How to watch Ice Hockey World Championships for free. Live stream Canada vs. USA in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free.

How to watch Ice Hockey World Championships for free. Live stream Finland vs. Czechia in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1804 on May 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google's 2025 Year in Search campaign.

Google is embarrassing itself, again.

Meta is rolling out paid tiers across its apps, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Here's what's included.

The company has finally set a date for the first customer deliveries of what CEO RJ Scaringe has said is "maybe the most important thing we’ve launched to date."

Valve's excellent Steam Deck OLED handheld now costs nearly $1,000 in its highest-end configuration.

The Series B round was led by Battery Ventures.

Instead of a Hero14 Black, GoPro is offering an entirely new line of cameras — the Mission 1 Series. Are they worth the higher price tag?

Sony released its 2026 True RGB TVs on May 27. The Bravia 7 II starts at $2,099.99 and the Bravia 9 II starts at $3,599.99. Let's discuss.

Snowflake has signed a new, enormous five-year deal with Amazon to secure chips for AI usage. Nvidia is once again being put on notice.

Payroll service provider Remote recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and became cash-flow positive, thanks to a 50% increase in revenue per employee resulting from AI adoption.

YouTube is making its AI labels more prominent on videos, and adding automatic labeling to fill the gaps.

After Google announced new AI search features, competitor DuckDuckGo's app downloads boomed.

The third-party website exposed passports, selfies, and the location data of applicants who submitted their documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the website sent attorneys.

Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings under its broader “Meta One” subscription brand.

Thea Energy's pixel-inspired magnets could give its power plant plans a boost. The fusion startup hopes to get a commercial reactor working by 2034.

Xreal's a01 are the company's new price-friendly AR glasses, and an answer to the affordable TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro.

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.

As of May 27, get $40 off the Google Pixel Watch 4 at Amazon.

Many seniors struggle with health apps and portals despite wanting to use them. Learn how to overcome digital health literacy barriers and stay safe.

The 'Heated Rivalry' fleece is releasing on June 3 at noon ET from Province of Canada

As of May 27, you can get the DJI Osmo Action 4 for $208.98 at Amazon, down from $299. That's a 30% discount or $90.02 savings.

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

The Mova LiDAX Ultra 2000 robot lawn mower is on sale for $1,299 at Amazon instead of $1,799, saving you $500 or nearly 30%.

Samsung is raising phone prices in Greece, which could spill over to other markets, too.

The DJI Power 1000 V2 is on sale at Amazon for $386.10, down from the list price of $699 at DJI. That's a 45% discount.

Google I/O made it official: AI-generated answers are now front and center in search, and most brands have almost no visibility into how AI is describing them to their customers. For anyone who has spent years building a strategy around 10 blue links, the rules just changed in a pretty significant way.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca […]

The database provider is eyeing a public debut within the next few years.