Meta’s AR ambitions meet reality, and California gets serious about AI safety…again

This week on Equity, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, and Max Zeff unpack the biggest moves in AI, robotics, and regulation. Listen to the full episode to hear about: Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You … Read more

Final hours to apply: Be the life of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 by hosting your own Side Event

Today is your last chance to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. By tonight, applications close. No extensions. No late entries. Apply now. ​Today is your last chance to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. By tonight, applications close. No extensions. No late entries. Apply … Read more

US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks

Thalha Jubair, 19, was arrested in London on Thursday and accused by U.K. and U.S. authorities of involvement in dozens of hacks, including London’s transit system and the U.S. Courts. ​Thalha Jubair, 19, was arrested in London on Thursday and accused by U.K. and U.S. authorities of involvement in dozens of hacks, including London’s transit … Read more

Uber is trying drone delivery again

The company is partnering with Flytrex to make Uber Eats deliveries later this year. Uber is also making a small investment in Flytrex. ​The company is partnering with Flytrex to make Uber Eats deliveries later this year. Uber is also making a small investment in Flytrex. 

The iPhone Air’s real breakthrough is its battery

Apple’s slimmest iPhone uses a “revolutionary” battery design that allows the cell to fill more space within the device, boosting overall energy storage. ​Apple’s slimmest iPhone uses a “revolutionary” battery design that allows the cell to fill more space within the device, boosting overall energy storage.