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From surveys of the pre-Sputnik skies to analysis of interstellar visitors, scientists are rethinking how and where to look for physical traces of alien technology.

A research team has successfully imaged a nova in high resolution—and the images suggest that the nova was not a single, impulsive explosion.

As Europe’s long-standing alliance with the US falters, its push to become a self-sufficient AI superpower has become more urgent.

Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It’s a move sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same sector, preferring to place their bets on a single winner. […]

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” 

Threads’ daily mobile usage has quietly surpassed X as Meta leans on cross-promotion, creator tools and fast feature rollouts — even as X faces fresh controversies

Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals.

Confer is designed to look and feel like ChatGPT or Claude, but your conversations can't be used for training or advertising.

We tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

Jeremy Jones’ sustainable snowboard is unbelievably fun in deep powder, steeps, and trees.

A new report shows that only 7 percent of new-car buyers in the US completed their purchase online, despite a major push by automakers, Amazon, and others to move past the dealership.

Stay hydrated with tried-and-tested juicers for refreshing daytime beverages and eye-brightening evening drinks.

Memory foam layers, 45 firmness levels, and a library of specialty size options set this adjustable mattress apart.

As highlighted Friday in the New York Post, the proposed wealth tax would hit founders on their voting shares rather than the actual equity they own.

While it's easy to romanticize space as an escape to a pristine frontier where people will float weightlessly among the stars, it’s worth remembering there are no oceans or mountains or chirpy birds in space. It's “not nice up there,” said Rubenstein. “It is not nice at all."

Three offshore wind projects under construction on the U.S. East Coast are back to building after judges rebuked the Department of the Interior's actions.

Oshen has signed contracts with multiple government agencies for its C-Star robots to collect ocean data autonomously.

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

I put two viral Paris Hilton-branded kitchen products to the test. I have some thoughts.