Inventor of Vibe Coding Admits He Hand-Coded His New Project

Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Earlier this year, former OpenAI exec Andrej Karpathy coined a new term — “vibe coding” — for using artificial intelligence to rapidly develop software using natural language prompts. But the approach comes with some glaring shortcomings that have gradually come to light, from major cybersecurity problems leading… Continue reading Inventor of Vibe Coding Admits He Hand-Coded His New Project

What to Know About the Shocking Louvre Jewelry Heist

Could the French TV series Lupin have been prophetic? The show envisioned a heist at the Louvre, an event that became reality on the morning of October 19, when a group of professional thieves managed to break into the world-famous Paris museum. In just seven minutes, they stole a host of priceless French crown jewels.… Continue reading What to Know About the Shocking Louvre Jewelry Heist

These Skullcandy Earbuds Are Discounted Up to Nearly $50 Off

Skullcandy has cracked the code on one of my most-requested features for wireless earbuds. Unlike almost every other pair I’ve owned, dropping the charging case won’t send the earbuds flying across the room. For my fellow clumsy humans, I’m happy to report that the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC (8/10, WIRED Review) are marked down at… Continue reading These Skullcandy Earbuds Are Discounted Up to Nearly $50 Off

WIRED Roundup: Satellites Data Leak, Cybertrucks, Politicized Federal Workers

Zoë Schiffer: Yeah, I mean, I was talking to someone before these recent layoffs who’d worked at the CDC previously and had been pretty involved in efforts to study the impact of certain diseases or pandemics specifically on pregnant populations, and this person had told me a while ago, that entire team was gone. They… Continue reading WIRED Roundup: Satellites Data Leak, Cybertrucks, Politicized Federal Workers

The Friend AI pendant’s creator promoted a ‘Friend protest’ in NYC

People tore apart a cut-out of the device while chanting “get real friends.” People tore apart a cut-out of the device while chanting “get real friends.” by Hayden Field Oct 20, 2025, 5:02 PM UTC Hayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has… Continue reading The Friend AI pendant’s creator promoted a ‘Friend protest’ in NYC

Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus

A Waymo robotaxi was recently spotted driving around a school bus with its red lights flashing, and federal safety regulators have opened an investigation as a result. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday morning that its Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation after seeing footage from early October of a… Continue reading Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus

Last-minute ticket deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Save 60% on your +1

Today begins the 7-day countdown to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the flagship tech conference bringing together 10,000+ leaders, VCs, operators, and innovators, taking place at Moscone West in San Francisco, October 27–29. To celebrate the countdown, we’re offering a special 60% discount for your +1. Buy your pass and save up to $444, plus get 60% off a second ticket for your co-founder, partner, friend, or team member. Get… Continue reading Last-minute ticket deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Save 60% on your +1

Final countdown: Only 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and ticket prices increase 

T-minus 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 officially kicks off at San Francisco’s Moscone West! One of the year’s biggest tech events is ready to dominate the Bay Area’s thriving tech landscape for almost the entire week. Get ready for one of the biggest tech gatherings on October 27-29. Tech experts from every corner of… Continue reading Final countdown: Only 7 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and ticket prices increase 

Zocdoc CEO: ‘Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI’

Oliver Kharraz on competition, healthcare, and where AI really belongs in medicine. by Nilay Patel Oct 20, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Today’s Decoder episode is a special one: I’m talking to Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz, and we chatted live onstage at the TechFutures conference here in New York City. You’re almost certainly familiar with Zocdoc… Continue reading Zocdoc CEO: ‘Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI’

These nonprofits lobbied to regulate OpenAI — then the subpoenas came

OpenAI’s legal battle with Elon Musk has caught company critics in the crossfire. OpenAI’s legal battle with Elon Musk has caught company critics in the crossfire. by Hayden Field Oct 20, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Hayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work has… Continue reading These nonprofits lobbied to regulate OpenAI — then the subpoenas came