AI chatbots have failed people in crisis. Can that be fixed?

Clinicians and researchers say AI companies need to open up their safety data.

Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did

Microsoft Edge is ending support for the Manifest V2 extensions platform, which will cut off the uBlock Origin adblocker and others like it, just like Google Ch...

Diego Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur

Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for possible negligence.

ByteDance trains massive AI model in bid to rival Anthropic

TikTok owner training a model with 10 trillion parameters.

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?

Pact will 'reshape security architecture' of the region, experts say.

The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface

We expected them to be there, but they had previously been too small to see.

Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up

Moscow's troops suffer high rate of losses as Zelenskyy renews air campaign against Russia.

Armenian Apostolic Church leader faces trial as feud with PM deepens

Catholicos Karekin II and six other clerics are accused of failing to reinstate a bishop who was defrocked.

Thinktank calls for greater controls on number of Welsh homes being turned into holiday accommodation

Welsh thinktank the Bevan Foundation, working in partnership with Shelter Cymru, has published a new report on 7 August at the National Eisteddfod. It analyses ...

Grab the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-Ray for $50

“One ring to rule them all” | Image: Warner Bros. Looking to spend a weekend inside with a good binge? Gruv has The Lord of the Rings trilogy on 4K Blu-ray mark...

Trump is losing his war on wind power

A court rules that a hold on all wind projects clearly violates the law.

Trump targets birthright citizenship again after losing Supreme Court case

Trump signed two new executive orders on Thursday. These orders were aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship. This came just a month after the Supreme Court s...

What’s behind the Google AI shakeup

Some of the biggest names on Google's AI team got new jobs this week. In some cases, including for legendary Googler Jeff Dean, those jobs are no longer at Goog...

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign joint defence pact

The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.

UN chief condemns both Ukraine and Russia amid escalation in war

UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation and a ceasefire as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify.

The founder’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that.

Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date

Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage

Argentina and Mexico join Africa in backing FIFA’s Infantino: What to know

How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.

Campaigners demand urgent government action this Severe ME Day

Another Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week will pass in absolute silence from the government. The Canary has reported extensively on how ME pa...

Sony could release a cheaper version of its WH-1000XM4 headphones, according to leaks

Following the release of its premium and very expensive $650 The Collexion headphones in May, Sony could be taking its 1000X line of wireless noise-canceling he...

Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is on sale for just $60

The Birdfy Feeder Rookie is a good option if you’re new to birdwatching or simply don’t want to spend a lot on a smart feeder, and several configurations are on...

Trump denies weapons shortage but the tungsten ban suggests otherwise

Donald Trump insists the US has no shortage of weapons. But his latest move to restrict exports for key materials for munitions production — tells a different s...

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement at Mecca summit

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a joint Mecca Agreement defence pact at a trilateral summit in Mecca on Friday, pledging to strengthen collective secu...

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case

Meta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case

First school for robots opens in China

"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.

Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best

I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.

The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026)

These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most lapto...

Cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial in Bangladesh if secure

Sheikh ⁠Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.

Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained

The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.

Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?

Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.