Innovation
U.S. Government Now ‘Controls’ 10% of Intel, Trump Says
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. government would be taking a 10% stake in Intel, the struggling U.S.-based chip manufacturer. But the president’s choice of words will...
Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
People in Mississippi can no longer use the social media platform Bluesky. The company announced Friday that it will be blocking all IP addresses within Mississippi for the foreseeable...
Meta partners with Midjourney on AI image and video models | TechCrunch
Meta is partnering with Midjourney to license the startup’s AI image and video generation technology, Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang announced Friday in a post on Threads. Wang...
Bluesky blocks service in Mississippi over age assurance law | TechCrunch
Social networking startup Bluesky has made the decision to block access to its service in the state of Mississippi, rather than comply with a new age assurance law. In...
We Finally Know the Mule’s Backstory on ‘Foundation’—or Do We?
The Mule, as played by Pilou Asbæk, has brought both menace and mystery to Foundation‘s third season. He’s more than made good on the terrifying visions that prefaced his...
Join Us for WIRED’s “Uncanny Valley” Live
On September 9, WIRED is partnering with KQED for Uncanny Valley's first live show of the podcast. Join us in San Francisco to see hosts Katie Drummond, Michael Calore,...
OpenAI lawyers question Meta’s role in Elon Musk’s $97B takeover bid | TechCrunch
OpenAI is asking Meta to produce evidence related to any coordinated plans with Elon Musk and xAI to acquire or invest in the ChatGPT-maker. The request was made public...
The Rad ‘Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4’ Remasters Are $15 Off Right Now
Looking for a healthy dose of gaming nostalgia? You can save $15 on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, freshly remastered for basically every gaming console, including the Nintendo Switch...
StrictlyVC at Disrupt 2025: Inside the LP Track | TechCrunch
StrictlyVC is back at TechCrunch Disrupt in October, bringing together the insiders who shape the venture capital landscape, this time with a sharper focus on the market’s biggest challenge:...
