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Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work

ANTHONY HA

ArXiv is doing more to crack down on the careless use of large language models in scientific papers.

Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo

DOMINIC-MADORI DAVIS

AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created alongside Anthropic.

The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush

ANTHONY HA

The vibes around the current AI boom aren't great, even in the tech industry.

Gaza Is Rebuilding With Lego-Like Bricks Made From Rubble

HASSAN HERZALLAH

As reconstruction materials remain blocked, Palestinians are crushing debris into interlocking blocks to build shelters from destruction.

The First Atomic Bomb Test in 1945 Created an Entirely New Material

MARTA MUSSO

The discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the lab.

If You’re a Serious Bowler, You Need to Know About Bowling Lane Oil

BEN DOWSETT

Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can change everything about how the ball travels.

Take Control of Your Debt With These Free Tools

JILL DUFFY

These free debt calculators help you set up payment plans to get back in the black.

The 6 Best Grills and Smokers of 2026: Smart, Portable, Pellet

MATTHEW KORFHAGE

I grilled, smoked, seared, cleaned, and synced digital temp controllers to find the best grill option for every cookout and tailgate.

Oto Smart Sprinkler Review (2026): Solar-Powered and Simple to Use

CHRISTOPHER NULL

The Oto Smart Sprinkler makes it easy to keep your lawn watered—as long as it gets three hours a day of direct sun to stay charged.

A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease

AMBER DANCE, KNOWABLE MAGAZINE

Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system.

For Eclipse, the $2.5B Cerebras win is just the start of realizing its physical-world thesis

MARINA TEMKIN

Investing in the real world was lonely for Lior Susan 10 years ago. Now his firm finds itself at the center of the tech world's action.

TechCrunch Mobility: The AI skills arms race is coming for automotive

KIRSTEN KOROSEC

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI

ANTHONY HA

It's tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence.

Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial

ANTHONY HA

A big theme in the trial’s final days was whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is trustworthy.

Apple’s Siri revamp could include auto-deleting chats

ANTHONY HA

Privacy will be a major theme when Apple unveils a new version of Siri.