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The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.

When I haul my 27-inch desktop monitor into the garage to film fun gadget videos… or want to play Japanese SNES games with friends… or lose the AC adapter for my old external hard disk… I can now power them with a USB battery instead. None of them came with USB-C ports; the entire USB […]

This article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations, with support from the Wayne Barrett Project. One morning in April 2025, employees of a small office in the US State Department got the email many of them had been dreading. For months, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency had been cutting a wide swath through…

If you use a Qi or MagSafe charger, it's important for your phone and the charging speed that you get the right kind of case.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that.

"Most people have completely forgotten how chaotic it really was."

Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in the second phase of New Mexico's landmark child safety case, bringing total charges to nearly $1 billion for being a "public nuisance." In a ruling published on Thursday, the Santa Fe district court found that Meta's platforms are a "significant contributing cause" of a teen mental […]

The rise of instant payment networks has changed the way money moves. Transactions that once took hours—or even days—now settle in seconds. Whether it's FedNow, RTP, UPI, or other real-time payment systems, users expect payments to be fast, available 24/7, and completed almost instantly. For developers and fintech teams, however, speed creates a new challenge. When payments settle in real time, there's little opportunity to detect fraud, reverse errors, or manually review suspicious transactions. That makes instant payments risk management one of the most important aspects of building modern payment applications. Real-time payment systems leave only seconds to make fraud, compliance, and operational decisions before settlement becomes final. Why Instant Payments Change Everything Traditional payment systems often include a processing window where transactions can be reviewed before settlement. Instant payments remove that safety net. Once a payment is authorized and processed, the funds are typically transferred immediately. If a fraudulent transaction slips through, recovering the money becomes significantly more difficult. That's why payment platforms must shift from reactive fraud detection to proactive risk prevention. What Is Instant Payments Risk Management? Instant payments risk management is the combination of technologies, policies, and automated decision-making that helps businesses detect and reduce risks before an instant payment is completed. Instead of reviewing transactions after settlement, modern payment systems analyze risk while the payment is being processed. Typical risk management includes: Real-time fraud detection Identity verification Device and behavioral analysis Transaction monitoring Sanctions and compliance screening Velocity and limit controls Continuous risk scoring Every one of these checks must happen within milliseconds without creating noticeable delays for legitimate users. Why Traditional Fraud Rules Are No Longer Enough Older p

The congressman thinks it's time for a "Data Center Bill of Rights."

Russian attack? Explosive drone targeted parked aircraft at Leipzig airport.

Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting directly on the Expo Hall floor at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15. That’s exactly what our Exhibit Program offers, and it’s still open to showcase your startup. Here’s what $12,500 buys you: Joining fellow exhibitors is the fastest, lowest-lift way for a […]

Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.

Google is set to host its next live Made by Google hardware launch event on August 12th, and the company says in a new video that comedian Trevor Noah will be hosting the show. The video indicates that the event will feature other celebrities and influencers as well, including Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper […]

Here is how I hardened the browser runtime for a Zero-Knowledge, Non-Custodial FinTech trading terminal. 👇 Client-Side Envelope Encryption: I derive a KEK from the user's password using PBKDF2-SHA256 (310,000 iterations). Then, a secure random 32-byte DEK (AES-256-GCM) encrypts the data. The password NEVER touches the server, and the DEK has a strict 15-min TTL in RAM before a wipe. Secure Enclave Anti-Export Guard: CryptoKeys are generated via crypto.subtle with {extractable: false} . To prevent injected malicious scripts from bypassing the sandbox, I implemented an isolated closure that overrides (monkey-patches) the native browser API: crypto.subtle.exportKey = async function(format, key) { if (isProtectedKey(key)) { _AuditChain.append('EXPORT_ATTEMPT', 'CRITICAL'); throw new Error('Export BLOCKED — unauthorized'); } return _origExport(format, key); }; If our database is breached, hackers find ZERO financial data. If the local session is compromised, runtime gating blocks extraction. Plus, client-side validation rejects API keys with withdrawal permissions enabled (zero custodial risk under MiCA, built for GDPR). The entire architecture runs client-side (WebSocket throttled at 100ms + local AI Advisor), keeping server costs near zero. Where does this runtime isolation logic fail? Why do major SaaS platforms still rely on standard local storage? Let's discuss. 💬

Best Buy kicked off a sale on Apple products with discounts on its latest smartwatches to phones. Another deal that caught our eye is on the latest AirPods Pro, Apple’s flagship wireless earbuds, which are down to $189.99 ($60 off), with retailers like Amazon and Walmart matching the price. That’s their lowest price since Prime […]

In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people with no criminal convictions, including children, which end up in an FBI database indefinitely.

Hadrian is building automated factories to mass-produce parts for defense vehicles like submarines. It's backed by a long list of well-known investors.

TikTok says a "moderator error" delayed the removal of a livestream that appeared to show blogger Perez Hilton harming himself, as reported earlier by Wired. Jamie Favazza, a spokesperson for TikTok US, tells The Verge that the platform notified law enforcement about the situation and banned Hilton's account for violating its community guidelines. Hilton, or […]

Changes are on the horizon. Soon, we'll be seeing more phones with batteries that the user can remove and replace.