US president Donald Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance. Zhao, widely known as CZ, pled guilty in November 2023 to violating anti-money-laundering laws and US sanctions. The plea formed part of a sweeping deal with the US Department of Justice, under which Binance was required to pay a… Continue reading ‘War on Crypto Is Over’: Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ
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White House Staffers Couldn’t Care Less About the East Wing Demolition
White House staffers don’t appear to care all that much about the ongoing demolition of the East Wing occurring in the middle of the government shutdown. “Not affecting me at all, to be honest,” a White House aide tells WIRED. This source, who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the press,… Continue reading White House Staffers Couldn’t Care Less About the East Wing Demolition
Google Earth Gets an AI Chatbot to Help Chart the Climate Crisis
Google has come up with a way to better map Earth’s disasters, predict them, and be able to track which communities and ecosystems are going to be harmed. If you want to find out what’s straining the environment in your neck of the woods, all you have to do is ask. Google Earth AI, a… Continue reading Google Earth Gets an AI Chatbot to Help Chart the Climate Crisis
Rivian reportedly cutting 600 workers in third layoff of the year
Rivian is reportedly cutting another 600 workers in its third layoff of the year, or about 4% of its total workforce, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company previously made cuts of around 100 to 150 workers in September and June to its commercial and manufacturing teams, respectively. Rivian declined to comment on what… Continue reading Rivian reportedly cutting 600 workers in third layoff of the year
Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
With TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 less than 4 days away, we’re gearing up for an incredible three-day event packed with interactive sessions at Moscone West in San Francisco. Roundtable sessions return for another year with dynamic conversations led by top founders, investors, and operators — offering you a rare chance to engage directly with experts and… Continue reading Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Only 4 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase
The wait all year is almost over! In just 4 days, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West and with it the future of tech. This is your final chance to join the founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future before ticket prices increase. From October 27 to 29, connect with 10,000+ members of the global startup community… Continue reading Only 4 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase
Elon Musk says he needs $1 trillion to control Tesla’s ‘robot army’
Transportation Tesla shareholders will decide whether Musk deserves his money, and his robot army, at an upcoming meeting. Tesla shareholders will decide whether Musk deserves his money, and his robot army, at an upcoming meeting. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 23, 2025, 3:57 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Elon Musk says he needs $1 trillion to control Tesla’s ‘robot army’
Google Locks Down Manhattan Campus Due to Bed Bug Infestation
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Spencer Platt / Getty Images We’ve heard of software bugs, but this is ridiculous. Over the weekend, a campus-wide email went out to Google employees working in New York, advising them to steer clear of its office in Chelsea due to a bed bug invasion, Wired reports. The… Continue reading Google Locks Down Manhattan Campus Due to Bed Bug Infestation
Pila Raises $4M in Seed Funding
Pila Energy, a San Francisco, CA-based maker of plug-in, mesh home batteries for accessible backup power and lower-friction energy control, raised $4m in seed funding. The round was led by R7 Partners, with participation from Toyota Ventures, Refactor Capital, GS Futures, and other strategic backers. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate Pila’s… Continue reading Pila Raises $4M in Seed Funding
Hands-free home security is here, thanks to ADT and Google — but it’ll cost you
ADT Plus, developed in partnership with Google, uses facial recognition to allow authorized users to enter the home — for $40 a month. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Oct 23, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer with over twenty years of experience. She covers smart home, IoT, and connected tech, and… Continue reading Hands-free home security is here, thanks to ADT and Google — but it’ll cost you