Innovation
Boots Riley’s Post-Apocalyptic ‘Simpsons’ Stage Show Is Becoming a Movie
X-Men legend Chris Claremont teases the potential surprise return of another mutant in Avengers: Doomsday. Jennifer Lawrence dances around questions of her return to Hunger Games for Sunrise on the Reaping. Plus,...
Verizon Promo Codes: 50% Off in January 2026
Back in the day, Verizon proved their expansive reach with the spokesperson who asked “Can you hear me now?" With the spokesman pulling a Benedict Arnold and moving to...
Meta-backed Hupo finds growth after pivot to AI sales coaching from mental wellness | TechCrunch
When Justin Kim, co-founder and CEO of Hupo, first launched his company about four years ago, it wasn’t selling AI-powered sales coaching to banks, finance services, or insurance companies....
Meta Reportedly Cutting About 1,500 VR and AR Jobs Amid Renewed Push to Become an AI Juggernaut
According to an anonymously-sourced New York Times article, as early as Tuesday Meta will announce that about 10% of the workers in the company’s Reality Labs division are set...
MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project
On Monday, billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that serves LGBTQ+ youth. The large gift comes just months after the Trump administration...
These Gen Zers just raised $11.75M to put Africa’s defense back in the hands of Africans | TechCrunch
After five years of building an edtech company, Nathan Nwachuku, 22, realized that Africa was at a crossroads. The continent is undergoing rapid industrialization, he told TechCrunch. There is...
The 2026 Golden Globes Are Tonight. Here’s Everything You Need To Know
It’s Sunday night and the 83rd edition of the annual Golden Globe Awards will soon crown the best movies and TV shows of the year. The ceremony is highly...
Save 50% at Total Wireless, Even Without a Promo Code
Total Wireless, formerly known as Total by Verizon, is a prepaid, no-contract wireless provider with unlimited data covered by the Verizon 5G network. Total Wireless Total 5G Unlimited plan...
I met a lot of weird robots at CES — here are the most memorable | TechCrunch
CES has always been a robot extravaganza, and this year’s event saw the announcement of a number of important robotics developments, including the new, production-ready debut of Atlas, the...
Versions of ‘Golden’ Will Continue Until Morale Improves
So far, 2026 hasn’t done much to improve on the general hellscape of 2025—but one of last year’s standout bright spots remains a gift that keeps on giving. Netflix...
