Startups don’t need to go viral to win customers
At TechCrunch Disrupt last week, two founders and a VC discussed how to not just gain an early following but keep one.
Culture & Life
Time, arts and everyday life around the globe.
OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”
OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work.
NASA updates lander plans for Moon landings, finally solves long-festering Orion issue
"We have the mandate, we have the resources, and the support from our stakeholders."
More in Culture & Life
TechCrunch
Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command.
TechCrunch
VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product-market fit
Top investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures, along with Rahul Vohra, the founder of Superhuman Mail, share the do's and don'ts for building hit products.
Ars Technica
Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops
Pentagon memo: Insider trading gives US enemies key intel on military operations.
Ars Technica
Updated Google privacy policy says your Gmail might be used for advertising
Turning on Personal Intelligence gives the company more data for ad targeting.
TechCrunch
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is coming to SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4, bringing founders, investors, and operators together for a full day of candid conversations, practical…
Ars Technica
Inside the Pentagon, the pressure is on to find a home for a new spaceport
Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.
TechCrunch
Carta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares early
A new program wants to encourage more startups to allow workers to cash out early by making it easier to transact tender offers.
Ars Technica
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans
If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.
TechCrunch
From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
Hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event goes beyond fundraising and AI to explore the realities of finding customers, building teams, sharpening a pitch,…
Wired
Revival Rugs Birthday Sale: 20 Percent Off Sitewide Through Sunday
The brand’s lovely selection of hand-knotted and handwoven wool rugs at reasonable prices make it a WIRED-staff favorite.
Ars Technica
Crows can evaluate visual info twice as fast as mammals
Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.
Ars Technica
Intel gets waiver after worries fuzzy US ban on foreign-made robots may hit fabs
Company says foreign-made robotic vehicles are crucial to US chip production.
Wired
What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026)
The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.
Ars Technica
RFK Jr.’s vaccine injury clinic could damage NIH hospital, board warns
"Trust is slow to build and quick to lose," board chair Jack Leslie said.
Ars Technica
Knicks sent employees fake offer of championship rings in phishing test: Report
Corporate phishing tests are common, but this one was especially cruel.
Ars Technica
Everybody panic: A Valve developer said "HLX" in public
Sound designer lets Half Life-related codename slip at a conference.
TechCrunch
Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who’s who of angels
Daytona is building a cloud for agents that's like giving every agent its own computer. It has attracted founders of Stripe, Perplextity, Datadog, Mercor, and others as angels, it says.
TechCrunch
Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors
Top-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants.
Wired
Elon Musk Just Dumped Another $76 Million Into the Midterms
The trillionaire has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups this election cycle, as Democrats vow to investigate him.
TechCrunch
What some of Anthropic’s backers are worth before its IPO
Early-stage and follow-on investors in the AI lab are already sitting on major paper returns.
TechCrunch
Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients’ personal and health data was compromised during breach
Quest is the latest in a series of healthcare technology companies that have been hacked in recent months.
Wired
How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable?
Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.
Ars Technica
The reactor meant to showcase nuclear’s comeback keeps hitting problems
A contractor fell into a reactor cavity and a bundle of fuel rods almost fell over.
Ars Technica
Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites
Ukraine has changed drone and war-fighting tech to reduce reliance on Starlink.
Wired
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
Wired
Split Tunneling Is Your VPN’s Best Feature. Here’s How to Make the Most of It
This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.
Wired
Turtle Beach Vulcan II XP Review: Clicky Compromise
Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.
%20SOURCE%20TDM.jpg)
Wired
TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Review: Two-in-One Woes
CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.
Wired
A Dating App Is Offering ‘Chivalry Mode’ and ‘Marriage Timeline’ to Get Gen Z Married
Upward, a newly relaunched Christian app, is pitching trad values to a generation that barely even dates.
Wired
What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026)
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
Wired
Best Early Black Friday Smart Bird Feeder Deals (2026)
I’ve spent years testing smart bird feeders. These are the currently discounted models I’d buy for myself—or give as gifts.
Wired
8 Things to Know About the iPhone Duo
Did you manage to score Apple’s first folding phone on launch day? Are you still mulling it over? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
TechCrunch
Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its US smart ring comeback
Oura alleges in its newest lawsuit that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents.