When recreating a famous SUV stunt in China goes wrong
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/11/when-recreating-a-famous-suv-stunt-in-china-goes-wrong/The EV failed to match the 2018 stunt, damaging the stairway in the process.
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Ancient Egyptians likely used opiates regularly
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/ancient-egyptians-likely-used-opiates-regularly/Study identified several trace chemical signatures of opium in ancient Egyptian alabaster vase.
I've already been using a "Steam Machine" for months, and I think it's great
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/ive-already-been-using-a-steam-machine-for-months-and-i-think-its-great/With a little know-how, you can get yourself a Steam Machine right this minute.
The evolution of rationality: How chimps process conflicting evidence
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/the-evolution-of-rationality-how-chimps-process-conflicting-evidence/Chimps can take in new evidence, evaluate its strength, and change their minds.
Wyoming dinosaur mummies give us a new view of duck-billed species
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/wyoming-dinosaur-mummies-give-us-a-new-view-of-duck-billed-species/Exquisitely preserved fossils come from a single site in Wyoming.
US may owe $1 trillion in refunds if SCOTUS cancels Trump tariffs
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/11/tariff-refunds-may-get-messy-if-trump-loses-supreme-court-fight/Tech industry primed for big refunds if SCOTUS rules against Trump tariffs.
The twin probes just launched toward Mars have an Easter egg on board
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/11/the-twin-probes-just-launched-toward-mars-have-an-easter-egg-on-board/"Blue" and "Gold" are expected to arrive at Mars in September 2027.
As shutdown ends, dubious CDC panel gets back to dismantling vaccine schedule
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/11/as-shutdown-ends-dubious-cdc-panel-gets-back-to-dismantling-vaccine-schedule/Pediatricians are calling for members to be replaced and all their decisions reversed.
How two Nissan Leafs help make a regional airport more resilient
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/11/california-airport-tries-out-bidirectional-ev-charging-microgrid/We've seen schoolbuses and big pickups do V2G; how about a smaller car?
"How about no": FCC boss Brendan Carr says he won't end news distortion probes
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/11/how-about-no-fcc-boss-brendan-carr-says-he-wont-end-news-distortion-probes/Carr rejects criticism from four former FCC chairs, including three Republicans.
What's it like to compete in the longest US off-road rally with no GPS?
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/11/i-drove-for-over-2000-kilometers-off-road-without-gps-in-the-rebelle-rally/Hydrogen and solar power the rally infrastructure, but navigation is low-tech.
Three astronauts are stuck on China's space station without a safe ride home
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/three-astronauts-are-stuck-on-chinas-space-station-without-a-safe-ride-home/"This does not meet the release conditions for a safe manned return."
Forget AGI—Sam Altman celebrates ChatGPT finally following em dash formatting rules
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/11/forget-agi-sam-altman-celebrates-chatgpt-finally-following-em-dash-formatting-rules/Ongoing struggles with AI model instruction-following show that true human-level AI still a ways off.
World's oldest RNA extracted from Ice Age woolly mammoth
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/worlds-oldest-rna-extracted-from-ice-age-woolly-mammoth/Sequencing an ancient creature's RNA opens up a new window into extinct life.
Dogs came in a wide range of sizes and shapes long before modern breeds
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/dogs-came-in-a-wide-range-of-sizes-and-shapes-long-before-modern-breeds/Life with humans changed dogs in some dramatic ways, and it didn't take long.
Scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling Fusarium graminearum into US. But what is it?
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/scientist-pleaded-guilty-to-smuggling-fusarium-graminearum-into-us-but-what-is-it/Early warning system being developed by universities may slow the plant pathogen.
Years later, Arkane's Dishonored is still a modern stealth classic
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/11/years-later-arkanes-dishonored-is-still-a-modern-stealth-classic/Steam punk magical-realist world-building at its finest.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket came back home after taking aim at Mars
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/blue-origin-caps-second-heavy-lift-launch-with-first-offshore-landing/"Never before in history has a booster this large nailed the landing on the second try."
Researchers question Anthropic claim that AI-assisted attack was 90% autonomous
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/11/researchers-question-anthropic-claim-that-ai-assisted-attack-was-90-autonomous/The results of AI-assisted hacking aren't as impressive as many might have us believe.
Rocket Report: Blue Origin's stunning success; vive le Baguette One!
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/11/rocket-report-blue-origins-stunning-success-vive-le-baguette-one/"If NASA wants to go quicker, we would move heaven and Earth."
DoorDash confirms data breach impacting users' phone numbers and physical addresses
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/17/doordash-confirms-data-breach-impacting-users-phone-numbers-and-physical-addresses/The delivery giant said "no sensitive information" was accessed, and did not specify the number of customers, delivery workers, and merchants who were impacted by the breach.
PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger for its power saving chiplet
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/17/powerlattice-attracts-investment-from-ex-intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-for-its-power-saving-chiplet/PowerLattice, a startup founded by veteran electrical engineers from Qualcomm, NUVIA, and Intel in 2023, claims to have developed a groundbreaking approach that reduces the power needs of computer chips by more than 50%.
Jeff Bezos reportedly returns to the trenches as co-CEO of new AI startup, Project Prometheus
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/17/jeff-bezos-reportedly-returns-to-the-trenches-as-co-ceo-of-new-ai-startup-project-prometheus/Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos seems to be getting his hands dirty once again: the billionaire is partly backing a new AI startup called Project Prometheus that has raised $6.2 billion in funding, and will take on duties as co-chief executive.
Luminal raises $5.3 million to build a better GPU code framework
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/17/luminal-raises-5-3-million-to-build-a-better-gpu-code-framework/Inference optimization startup Luminal has announced $5.3 million in a seed funding round led by Felicis Ventures, with angel investment from Paul Graham, Guillermo Rauch and Ben Porterfield.
MCP AI agent security startup Runlayer launches with 8 unicorns, $11M from Khosla's Keith Rabois and Felicis
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/17/mcp-ai-agent-security-startup-runlayer-launches-with-8-unicorns-11m-from-khoslas-keith-rabois-and-felicis/Three-time founder Andrew Berman is back with a startup that helps IT ensure business users' AI agents operate securely.
Surveillance tech provider Protei was hacked, its data stolen and its website defaced
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/17/surveillance-tech-provider-protei-was-hacked-its-data-stolen-and-its-website-defaced/The defacement of Protei's website said "another DPI/SORM provider bites the dust," apparently referring to the company selling its web intercept and surveillance products to phone and internet providers.
Bone AI raises $12M to challenge Asia's defense giants with AI-powered robotics
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/17/bone-ai-raises-funding-to-challenge-asias-defense-giants-with-next-gen-ai-powered-robotics/Bone AI, a South Korean startup, is combining AI and manufacturing to build next-gen defense robotics and challenge the region's industry giants.
Sakana AI raises $135M Series B at a $2.65B valuation to continue building AI models for Japan
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/17/sakana-ai-raises-135m-series-b-at-a-2-65b-valuation-to-continue-building-ai-models-for-japan/Sakana AI raised about $135M at a $2.65B post-money valuation in one of Japan's largest fundraises this year.
Danish startup FlatPay joins the club of European fintech unicorns to track
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/16/fast-growing-danish-startup-flatpay-joins-the-club-of-european-fintech-unicorns-to-track/Flatpay's bet is that it can challenge larger players by charging small merchants a flat transaction rate to use its card terminals and point-of-sales systems.
Beloved SF cat's death fuels Waymo criticism
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/16/beloved-sf-cats-death-fuels-waymo-criticism/The death of a neighborhood bodega cat named Kit Kat has shaken San Francisco's Mission District and prompted new debates about robotaxi safety.
‘Buy Now, Pay Later' is expanding fast, and that should worry everyone
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/16/bnpl-is-expanding-fast-and-that-should-worry-everyone/As Morris watches his BNPL investments from the other side of the table, he seems to understand the warning signs better than most.
Are we nearing the end of Apple's Tim Cook era?
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/16/are-we-nearing-the-end-of-apples-tim-cook-era/Apple is getting serious about succession planning, according to a new report.
Amazon satellite network gets a rebrand — and drops its affordability pitch
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/16/amazon-satellite-network-gets-a-rebrand-and-drops-its-affordability-pitch/The company has been quietly changing how it talks about who its internet customers will be before it announced a big name change last week.
TechCrunch Mobility: The robotaxi expansion that really matters
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/16/techcrunch-mobility-the-robotaxi-expansion-that-really-matters/Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
How much of the AI data center boom will be powered by renewable energy?
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/16/how-much-of-the-ai-data-center-boom-will-be-powered-by-renewable-energy/According to a new report from the International Energy Agency, the world will spend $580 billion on data centers this year — $40 billion more than will be spent finding new oil supplies.
JPMorgan doesn't want to pay Frank founder Charlie Javice's legal bills
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/15/jpmorgan-doesnt-want-to-pay-frank-founder-charlie-javices-legal-bills/A lawyer representing JPMorgan said Javice's legal team billed for expenses including luxury hotel upgrades, 24 hours of work in a single day, and cellulite butter.
Jury says Apple owes Masimo $634M for patent infringement
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/15/jury-says-apple-owes-masimo-634m-for-patent-infringement/A federal jury in California ruled Friday that Apple must pay medical device maker Masimo $634 million for infringing a patent on blood oxygen monitoring technology.
Disney and YouTube TV reach deal to end blackout
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/15/disney-and-youtube-tv-reach-deal-to-end-blackout/You can watch "Jeopardy!" on YouTube TV again.
Leaked documents shed light into how much OpenAI pays Microsoft
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/14/leaked-documents-shed-light-into-how-much-openai-pays-microsoft/Leaked documents reveal how much OpenAI paid Microsoft under a revenue-share agreement. They also indicate inference costs.
Databricks co-founder argues US must go open source to beat China in AI
https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/14/databricks-co-founder-argues-us-must-go-open-source-to-beat-china-in-ai/VC Andy Konwinski argues that the U.S. is losing its AI research dominance to China.
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Some of our favorite gifts will cost you less than $25
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/780844/best-gifts-under-25-2025Holiday shopping on a budget can feel constricting, especially if you've been invited to a white elephant or need a last-minute stocking stuffer. The good news is that, with this guide, you can leave that stress behind. Whether you're aiming for something practical or fun, we've found plenty of grea
Ring's Jamie Siminoff thinks AI can reduce crime
https://www.theverge.com/podcast/822038/ring-jamie-siminoff-camera-ai-crime-surveillance-home-securityToday I'm talking with Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring, the video doorbell and security company. Jamie actually wouldn't let me call him the CEO. He says his title is and always has been chief inventor, so obviously, we talked about that a little bit. Jamie just published a book about his expe
I looked into CoreWeave and the abyss gazed back
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MSNBC's website is now MS.NOW
https://www.theverge.com/news/822028/msnbc-msnow-rebrand-new-websiteA few months after announcing its big name change, MSNBC is getting a new domain featuring its new name: ms.now. It features essentially the same layout as the old MSNBC website, but with a fresh coat of paint, including the new MS NOW flag logo — the old MSNBC peacock is gone. The new website [R
You can now buy pre-owned Ford vehicles on Amazon
https://www.theverge.com/news/821258/ford-amazon-auto-online-sales-certified-preownedFord will be the next automaker to allow its vehicles to be featured on Amazon's new online car buying site. Starting today, customers can browse, finance, and purchase certified pre-owned Ford vehicles online through Amazon Autos, with in-person pickup at a local Ford dealership. Ford is the second
MSI's $380 QD-OLED gaming monitor is one of 2025's best deals so far
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/820451/msi-qd-oled-1440p-gaming-monitor-deal-sale-black-fridayAt $380, MSI's 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor is one of the best purchases Verge readers who want an awesome gaming upgrade can make now. That's how much it costs in an online-only deal at Costco for membership holders through December 1st. In case you're curious as to what kind of OLED monito
X launches Chat, its new encrypted DMs
https://www.theverge.com/news/821950/x-chat-encrypted-dms-video-callsX has revealed Chat, an encrypted upgrade to the platform's direct messaging service. It also includes support for video and voice calls, disappearing messages, and file sharing. The company announced Chat on Friday, and it's available now on iOS and the web, with an Android version coming "soon." I
Google is collecting troves of data from downgraded Nest thermostats
https://www.theverge.com/news/820600/google-nest-learning-thermostat-downgraded-data-collectionGoogle officially turned off remote control functionality for early Nest Learning Thermostats last month, but it hasn't stopped collecting a stream of data from these downgraded devices. After digging into the backend, security researcher Cody Kociemba found that the first- and second-generation Nes
Jeff Bezos will be co-CEO of AI startup Project Prometheus
https://www.theverge.com/news/821943/jeff-bezos-project-prometheus-co-ceo-funding-ai-startupJeff Bezos is getting a new job. He'll reportedly become co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new startup that he's partly funding. The company's exact plans are still unknown, but its focus is on AI that could improve manufacturing in fields including computing, automobiles, and aerospace. The New York
Europe banned new gas cars after 2035 — now it's reconsidering
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/820398/eu-gas-car-ban-2035-weaken-climateMercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius is the eternal optimist, and for good reason. He has long pushed the European Union to roll back its lofty goal of phasing out new internal combustion engine cars, arguing that weakening the rules was a return to pragmatism and not capitulation to opponents of Eu