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

Honda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmower

Smart Home It explains the seat. It explains the seat. by Robert Hart Oct 16, 2025, 12:40 PM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for Forbes. Ever wanted a robot lawnmower you can ride? If… Continue reading Honda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmower

The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid

Oct 15, 2025, 8:28 PM GMT+1 Ekko Astral is not a trans band. They may have a trans frontwoman in Jael Holzman. Much of their material may deal with being trans. Plus, they may have grown their fan base from word of mouth online in spaces such as trans Twitter. But at the end of… Continue reading The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid