NASA’s new astronaut class includes SpaceX veterans Anna Menon and Yuri Kubo
SpaceX isn’t just a private company – it’s becoming an astronaut proving ground.
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How to make sure The Verge shows up in your Google search results
The last year has brought some of the biggest changes to Google’s search results pages that I have ever seen in my near-decade of experience working in digital media. And not all of those changes are welcome. Thankfully, there’s now a way to customize what you see in search – and to prioritize seeing The […]
You can grab Alan Wake 2 and eight other Remedy games for just $27 right now
Remedy Entertainment is one of the few game studios that’s seemingly been doing well in an industry where its competition is downsizing and console makers are continually raising hardware prices. The studio turned 30 on August 18th, and Humble is celebrating with a 10-item bundle for $27 ($211 off the full MSRP). To put the […]
Dedicated mobile apps for vibe coding have so far failed to gain traction
An analysis of mobile apps offering vibe coding tools shows few have found traction.
Baby Steps hits on the hell and hilarity of hiking
There are only two things that Nate really wants to do: use the toilet (one that, he emphasizes, comes with three walls and a door) and go home. He also walks with a strange gait, with one tiny foot raised awkwardly in front of the other, before landing with a gentle plop. At times, he […]
Secret Service dismantles network capable of shutting down cell service in New York
The US Secret Service says it has disrupted a network of devices used to carry out assassination threats against US officials and for anonymous communications between threat actors, according to a report from NBC News. In the Tuesday announcement, the agency revealed that it uncovered the network within a 35-mile radius of the United Nations […]
Mercor’s Brendan Foody breaks down AI’s impact on hiring at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
On the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Mercor co-founder and CEO Brendan Foody will break down how artificial intelligence is transforming not just how we work, but also who gets to work in the first place.
Former Spotify execs launch AI-powered ‘learning platform’ for the ‘curiously minded’
The creators of Oboe know what everyone’s thinking about AI. “Is AI going to make us all stupid?” the company asks in a recent ad. “Are we going to forget how to think for ourselves?” Oboe’s founders think the answer to both of those questions is no, and their startup is meant to prove it. […]
WhatsApp adds built-in text translations on iPhone and Android
A new translation feature for WhatsApp on iPhone and Android that translates messages into your preferred language is rolling out “gradually,” starting today in 1:1 chats, groups, and Channel update messages. It can be activated by long-pressing down on messages and tapping the “Translate” option to choose the language you want the message to be […]