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Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about

CONNIE LOIZOS

While it's easy to romanticize space as an escape to a pristine frontier where people will float weightlessly among the stars, it’s worth remembering there are no oceans or mountains or chirpy birds in space. It's “not nice up there,” said Rubenstein. “It is not nice at all."

Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it’s not the 5%)

CONNIE LOIZOS

If you've been following the billionaire exodus from California with some confusion, here's what's actually driving the nervousness: it's not the 5% rate. As highlighted Friday in the New York Post, the proposed wealth tax would hit founders on their voting shares rather than the actual equity they own. Take Larry Page, who about 3% […]

The AI healthcare gold rush is here

THERESA LOCONSOLO

AI companies are clustering around healthcare and fast.  In just the past week, OpenAI bought health startup Torch, Anthropic launched Claude for healthcare, and Sam Altman-backed MergeLabs closed a $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation. The money and products are pouring into health and voice AI, but so are concerns about hallucination risks, inaccurate medical information, and […]

Personal Comfort’s the Rejuvenate Review: Have It Your Way

JULIA FORBES

Memory foam layers, 45 firmness levels, and a library of specialty size options set this adjustable mattress apart.

6 Best Juicers (2026): Fast Juicers and Slow Juicers

MATTHEW KORFHAGE

Stay hydrated with tried-and-tested juicers for refreshing daytime beverages and eye-brightening evening drinks.

People Still Aren’t Into Buying Cars Online

AARIAN MARSHALL

A new report shows that only 7 percent of new-car buyers in the US completed their purchase online, despite a major push by automakers, Amazon, and others to move past the dealership.

Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Snowboard Review: For Big Powder Days

BRENT ROSE

Jeremy Jones’ sustainable snowboard is unbelievably fun in deep powder, steeps, and trees.

5 Best Water Leak Detectors (2026), Tested and Reviewed

SIMON HILL

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

15 Best Electric Bikes (2026), Tested and Reviewed: Commuting, Mountain Biking

ADRIENNE SO

We tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.

Ocean damage nearly doubles the cost of climate change

JOHNNY STURGEON, INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS

Ignoring the blue economy has left a multi-trillion-dollar blind spot in climate finance.

Moxie Marlinspike has a privacy-conscious alternative to ChatGPT

RUSSELL BRANDOM

Confer is designed to look and feel like ChatGPT or Claude, but your conversations can't be used for training or advertising.

How YC-backed Bucket Robotics survived its first CES

SEAN O'KANE

Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals.

Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, new data shows

SARAH PEREZ

Threads’ daily mobile usage has quietly surpassed X as Meta leans on cross-promotion, creator tools and fast feature rollouts — even as X faces fresh controversies

TechCrunch Mobility: ‘Physical AI’ enters the hype machine

KIRSTEN KOROSEC

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.”

Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking VC taboo on backing rivals: FT

CONNIE LOIZOS

Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It's a move sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same sector, preferring to place their bets on a single winner. […]