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Dell has announced the XPS 13, a new budget laptop meant to compete with the MacBook Neo. It starts at $599 for students at launch.

Dell, Microsoft, and others are unveiling new laptops to compete directly with the Neo, but not all are learning the right lessons from Apple.

Save $154 on the AdGuard Family Plan, which helps block ads, trackers, malware, and inappropriate content across up to nine devices.

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has a new mission.

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

See the Moon phase expected for May 31, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

How to watch live football for free. Live stream Germany vs. Finland in a 2026 International Friendly for free.

The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.

The startup has apparently taken down the ads using KC Green's "This is fine" meme.

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" #1807 on May 31 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Polymarket has started blocking IP addresses associated with VPNs.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.

Wix cofounder and CEO Avishai Abrahami announced on Thursday that it's laying off 20 percent of its staff.

On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether tech CEOs are "uniquely prone to AI psychosis."

A phishing email disguised as an HR performance review uses a QR code to trick victims. Learn how to spot this quishing scam and stay protected.

Speaking to TechCrunch, Crunchbase’s head of research Gené Teare, said the factors holding back Black founders include “access to networks, relationships, and early introductions."

Meta's employee tracking tool, Model Capability Initiative, is facing backlash from employees and questions over law compliance.

ChatPlayground gives you lifetime access to 20+ AI tools for $70.

The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.

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.

Gatsby claims a humanoid robot walked into a San Francisco apartment and cleaned it entirely, marking what the startup calls a U.S. consumer first.

The YouTube-to-prestige-horror pipeline is looking very strong.

The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace.

We dive into the psychology behind The Backrooms and why endless, empty corporate spaces terrify and captivate millions online.

Portal Lounge opens at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with gaming stations, a robotic bartender and interactive entertainment for travelers.

Adults 60 and older reported $7.7 billion in losses to internet crime in 2025. Here are free steps to help protect your parents from identity theft.

The M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack removes the last remaining excuse for terrible audio and potentially terrible opinions.

What is a Blue Moon? What they are, why they're so rare

How to watch French Open for free. Live stream De Jong vs. Zverev in the 2026 French Open online for free.

A group of 20 Snap alumni has come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to back the next generation of social media.

What's the best MacBook to buy in 2026? Mashable's senior shopping reporter rounds up three best options for budget shoppers, video editors, and more.

How to watch French Open for free. Live stream Kostyuk vs. Swiatek in the 2026 French Open online for free.

Facing yet another summer of screen-time battles now that school is out? Follow these steps for a better plan.

Babbel is a language-learning app with lessons in 14 different languages, and lifetime access is on sale now

Grab a lifetime Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just $9.97 through May 31 and upgrade your PC with AI tools, stronger security, and smoother multitasking.

How to watch live football for free. Live stream Brazil vs. Panama in a 2026 International Friendly for free.

From specialized motors to the use of machine learning algorithms, Turkey’s billion-dollar hair-transplant industry is the result of a constant process of innovation.

Developer IO Interactive is seeing unprecedented success with the debut of its new 007 video game.

The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.

Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.

Meta is looking to expand its AI wearables business into the world of clip-on pendants, with more glasses coming soon, too.

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

Keychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there's a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.

Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen.

With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.

Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.

Tired of sleeping like a mummy in a bag? Improve your backcountry sleep and carry less weight with an ultralight quilt.

A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded.

I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.

The first electric Ferrari is already this year’s most divisive car. We asked three Italian auto industry professionals to explain where the EV’s design makes sense, and where it doesn’t add up.

The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.

Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.

Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent.

The website, which compares human beings to extraterrestrials, touts arrest numbers from the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. But some of its details are really out there.

Soon-to-be-laid-off Meta contractors say they’re being treated differently than Mark Zuckerberg’s full-time employees, who stand to receive more generous severance packages.

Google’s new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me.

Send the pool guy packing. Let one of these robotic buddies maintain your water quality instead.

A book about how AI shapes perceptions of reality came under fire for using AI-generated quotes. Its problems go beyond that.

Made for those who hate having a TV in the home, Samsung’s Movingstyle monitor-on-wheels brings the entertainment when you need it and hides away in a closet when you don’t.

Pope Leo XIV may not be able to disarm AI, but he’s got the attention of the industry.

The detonation of the New Glenn rocket resulted in a huge fireball in Florida and may have long-term implications for the company's ambitions.

I'm one of those people who enjoys working on planes and in public spaces in general. But the issue of privacy was always a hurdle.

To get to $600, Apple and HP made different compromises. If you demand more power and performance, the HP Omnibook 3 delivers.

Consoles with disc drives are the easiest way to enjoy all kinds of physical media, but that could end with the next-gen PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix.

Built like a tank, the endlessly capable GoRuck GR1 is as close to a do-it-all bag as you can get.

Sex workers appear on the livestreams of famous manosphere influencers to boost their followings—but often end up being degraded.

A longtime pro barista’s favorite tools for dialing in the perfect shot at home.

Upgrade your home bar with the latest Bartesian coupon codes and discounts. Save on the Professional Cocktail Maker, enjoy subscription discounts, and get free shipping on your favorite capsules.

Claims about low testosterone and false accusations of veganism might play well to the online far right, but will they win an election?

LinkerBot makes dexterous robotic hands for as little as $600. It wants to become the standard for humanoids and automated factories—and eventually replace human labor altogether.

Meta’s upcoming Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus subscriptions are the latest example of the company seeing what works elsewhere and mimicking it.

The US military has long known that cheap fixes could stop location data from exposing its troops. It adopted almost none—and now says adversaries are using the data to target soldiers during a war.

The pale-blue Ojai vehicles will start picking up members of the public in California and Arizona in the next few weeks.

It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.

Created from fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this thoughtfully constructed bag looks great and can carry everything you need for a weeklong trip.

New mothers working in software development are staring down an AI-pilled workplace they barely recognize.

With sharper resolution and lightning-fast performance, Canon’s latest full-frame mirrorless punches well above its class.

The Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases were launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group lost its funding under Trump in part due to conspiracy theories.

The tech giant says a breakthrough in data center networking has dramatically accelerated the flow of information through its massive cloud infrastructure.

Customer data from more than 350 hotels around the world may have been accessed as part of realistic reservation-hijacking scams.

Meet the wet bulb globe temperature, the ominous measure that shows when it's too hot to go outside.

So far this year, authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in four states. Experts fear the trend could throw the midterms into chaos unless courts draw a line.