The judge is responding to reports of ICE agents teargassing protesters and police officers without warning in Chicago. The judge is responding to reports of ICE agents teargassing protesters and police officers without warning in Chicago. by Terrence O’Brien Oct 16, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over… Continue reading Judge orders immigration agents in Chicago to use body cams
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How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot
When Chinese AI startup DeepSeek became a global sensation in January, it not only shocked Silicon Valley but also startled ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. The Chinese tech giant had already launched Doubao, its own flagship AI assistant app with tens of millions of users. But when DeepSeek became the best-known Chinese AI company overnight, no… Continue reading How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot
The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2025): From E-Readers to Boxed Sets
I love losing myself in a good book, and I’m not the only one. Finding great gifts for book lovers isn’t just about testing for the best e-reader (which we have!) or rounding up all the accessories worth adding to your Kindle (we’ve done that too), but rather it’s about setting up your favorite reader… Continue reading The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2025): From E-Readers to Boxed Sets
Final 2 days to claim your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes place October 27-29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, and exhibit space is nearly full. With less than two days left to secure your table, now is the time to step in before a competitor takes your place. Showcase your brand to 10,000 founders, investors, media, and tech leaders on the hunt… Continue reading Final 2 days to claim your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Last 48 hours to save before TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 flash sale ends
Tick tock! TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 27–29 and this is your final chance to lock in major savings before doors open. Ticket prices increase after tomorrow, October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so don’t wait. Save up to $624 on your pass right now, and if you’re coming with… Continue reading Last 48 hours to save before TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 flash sale ends
Casio goes back to the ‘80s for its Back to the Future calculator watch
Entertainment Casio is celebrating Back to the Future’s 40th anniversary by resurrecting another ‘80s timepiece. Casio is celebrating Back to the Future’s 40th anniversary by resurrecting another ‘80s timepiece. by Andrew Liszewski Oct 16, 2025, 2:24 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since… Continue reading Casio goes back to the ‘80s for its Back to the Future calculator watch
Ugreen’s 8-port Thunderbolt 4 hub is $80 off
Plus, we found deals on GoPro’s Hero 13 Black Ultra Wide Edition action cam and a like-new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus. Plus, we found deals on GoPro’s Hero 13 Black Ultra Wide Edition action cam and a like-new Ring Battery Doorbell Plus. by Brandt Ranj Oct 16, 2025, 2:20 PM UTC Brandt Ranj is a… Continue reading Ugreen’s 8-port Thunderbolt 4 hub is $80 off
Study Finds GPT-5 Is Actually Worse Than GPT-4o, New Research Finds
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images It’s official: OpenAI’s latest upgrade to ChatGPT, GPT-5, is actually worse than its predecessor in the way that matters most. According to new research from the safety group Center for Countering Digital Hate, the newly “improved” version of ChatGPT which launched in August and purportedly advances… Continue reading Study Finds GPT-5 Is Actually Worse Than GPT-4o, New Research Finds
The EV tax credit is gone — now the hard part begins
Transportation Guest host Jake Kastrenakes and transportation editor Andy Hawkins discuss the death of the federal EV tax credit and what it means for US automakers. by Jacob Kastrenakes Oct 16, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Transportation Guest host Jake Kastrenakes and transportation editor Andy Hawkins discuss the death of the federal EV tax credit and… Continue reading The EV tax credit is gone — now the hard part begins
Uber is turning its app into an AI training ground
Transportation Uber wants to challenge established players like Scale AI or Amazon’s Mechanical Turks. Uber wants to challenge established players like Scale AI or Amazon’s Mechanical Turks. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 16, 2025, 1:57 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation.… Continue reading Uber is turning its app into an AI training ground