Rainmaker partners with Atmo to squeeze more rain from clouds
Atmo will use its deep learning models to help Rainmaker identify clouds that have potential for seeding.
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Pebblebee’s AirTag alternative now doubles as a panic alarm
Pebblebee has announced a new personal safety feature for its Clip location tracker that’s compatible with both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find Hub network. Alert is being introduced as a free update to the Pebblebee app today, and the company says it will work with current and future versions of the Clip without requiring […]
Every Best Buy store will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles on July 17th
It’s been over a month since the Switch 2’s record-breaking launch, and the console is becoming easier to get with each restock. However, if you’ve been waiting for the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza to buy one, Best Buy sneakily announced that its next in-store restock will happen Thursday, July 17th, the game’s launch day. […]
Microsoft has a new trick to improve laptop battery life on Windows
Microsoft has started testing a new feature in Windows 11 that will improve laptop battery life. A new adaptive energy saver mode will soon automatically enable or disable the main energy saver mode, based on your laptop’s workload rather than just its amount of battery life left. The energy saver mode in Windows 11 typically […]
Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is $599, and includes a free Pixel Watch 2
The Pixel 9A is a tempting phone for $499, but even more tempting is the 128GB Pixel 8 Pro, which is selling for $599 unlocked right now at the Google Store. Its perks are well worth the extra $100. You’re getting a more robust camera system (the 5x telephoto lens is very good) and better […]
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe’s voting control slips following divorce settlement
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has transferred a portion of his ownership stake and voting power as part of a newly settled divorce proceeding.
Texas governor says his emails with Elon Musk are too ‘intimate or embarrassing’ to release
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is refusing to release months’ worth of emails sent to Elon Musk and his companies under public records laws, according to a joint report from ProPublica, The Texas Newsroom, and The Texas Tribune. After initially agreeing to an information request, the governor’s office argued that the emails are covered by a […]
The votes are in: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Audience Choice winners revealed for roundtables and breakouts
You voted — they made it onto the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 agenda! After reviewing hundreds of standout Call for Content submissions and opening the vote to the TechCrunch audience, we’ve locked in the top five roundtables and top five breakout sessions. Without further ado, meet the exceptional tech voices — and the sessions they’ll lead […]
How AI can make us better decision-makers, with Cassie Kozyrkov
Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Jon Fortt, CNBC journalist, cohost of Closing Bell Overtime, and creator and host of the Fortt Knox podcast. As you just heard Nilay say, I’m stepping in to guest host a few episodes of Decoder this summer while he’s out on parental leave, and I’m very excited about […]
A Donkey Kong movie is a safe bet for Nintendo’s growing entertainment empire
It’s looking like Nintendo might have a DK-sized addition to its feature film lineup. The company has filed a copyright notice for a motion picture listed as an “Untitled Donkey Kong Project.” And last month, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said in an investors call that the company was working on more movies, explaining that “although […]