Blue Origin wins NASA deal to ferry VIPER rover to lunar south pole
NASA’s water-ice prospecting mission is getting a second life with Blue Origin.
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Clock’s ticking: Get hands-on experience volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
September 30 is the final deadline to apply to volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and we’re officially in countdown mode. Whether you dream of launching your own startup, building community, or producing global-scale events, volunteering gives you an unmatched, behind-the-scenes look at how a world-class tech conference comes to life in San Francisco.
Amazon has the best price on Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3
AirPods Pro 3 are among the best earbuds we’ve tested recently, and you can pick them up for $239.99 ($10 off) at Amazon. The small discount is notable because Apple’s latest earbuds have only been available for three days. In our tests, the AirPods Pro 3 were an improvement over their predecessor in three significant […]
Elizabeth Stone on what’s next for Netflix — and streaming itself — at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
As Netflix’s CTO(and interim CPO) of, Elizabeth Stone is shaping the future of entertainment for over 300 million members worldwide. She’ll join the Disrupt Stage for a fireside chat on What’s Next for Netflix and for Streaming Itself, part of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, where 10,000+ startup and VC leaders will gather to shape the future of tech.
eBay to acquire social marketplace platform Tise
eBay’s acquisition of Tise indicates that it’s looking to modernize its platform to attract younger shoppers, expand its social commerce tools, and build a stronger presence in the sustainable retail market.
Lift off: First look at the Space Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
First reveal of the Space Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 in San Francisco. Whether you’re a space junkie, a startup builder, or an investor chasing the edge of innovation, the Space Stage will deliver insights on what’s next in one of the most dynamic sectors in tech.
Record labels claim AI generator Suno illegally ripped their songs from YouTube
Major record labels have escalated their lawsuit against Suno, alleging that the AI startup knowingly pirated songs from YouTube to train its generative AI music models. In the amended complaint filed on September 19th, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) accuses Suno of unlawfully “stream ripping” tracks on YouTube — a practice that involves […]
EU cyber agency confirms ransomware attack causing airport disruptions
A cyberattack targeting Collins Aerospace, a provider of airport check-in systems, sparked delays and disrupted flights across Europe over the weekend.
Why your next car should be an electric cargo bike
A couple of years ago, I helped start a bike bus in my suburban town in North Jersey. The pandemic was still raging, and we were all looking for ways to get our kids out of the house and on to their bikes so they could get a little physical activity before school. One of […]
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Dropout’s Sam Reich on business, comedy, and keeping the internet weird
Hello! This is Hank Green, general internet guy and cofounder of Complexly. This is my last time in the Decoder guest host chair unfortunately, unless Nilay decides to have another kid someday, but we’re making the best of it. Today, I’m talking with my friend Sam Reich, who is the CEO and, I at least […]