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A New Trick Reveals AI Models’ Inner Thoughts

WILL KNIGHT

Researchers devised a way to extract “reasoning traces” from Claude, GPT, and Gemini. What they found, they say, indicates that some Chinese AI may be trained on leading US models.

6 Best Dehumidifiers to Fight Mold and Muggy Summers (2026)

MATTHEW KORFHAGE

If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the best ones we’ve tested for everything from basements to drying laundry.

Ranking the Best Red-Light Therapy Masks and LED Devices of 2026

BOUTAYNA CHOKRANE

I tried the red-light therapy masks flooding my feed and consulted with professionals to find out which ones are worth the splurge.

Anthropic says it will watermark text generated by its AI models

IVAN MEHTA

Anthropic will extend support for watermarking AI generations for older models as well.

What comes after the smartphone? Amazon’s Panos Panay will make his case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TECHCRUNCH EVENTS

At Disrupt 2026, Amazon's Panos Panay will provide an exclusive vision for what's in store for us beyond the smartphone.

A Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Let Anyone Take Over Other Devices on a Call

LILY HAY NEWMAN

Researchers say it took fewer than 20 prompts for a public AI tool to find a flaw (now fixed) allowing anyone on a Zoom call to hijack another participants’ device.

Spotify will label ‘AI Persona’ profiles and exclude their music from recommendations

SARAH PEREZ

Spotify is introducing “AI Persona” labels for artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities and will exclude their music from editorial, algorithmic, and personalized recommendations by default.

New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn't know about passkeys

DAN GOODIN

Why passkey apps treat Windows differently than other operating systems.

North Korean remote IT staffer worked for US government agency, says FBI

ZACK WHITTAKER

The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.

AI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create More Emissions

MOLLY TAFT

New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing the impact of data centers.

Bumble ditches its rule that kept men from making the first move

LAUREN FORRISTAL

Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.

New surveillance tech links your phone to your license plate

NICOLE M. BENNETT, THE CONVERSATION

Phone and Bluetooth signals could turn roadside cameras into far richer tracking tools.

Kyoto Fusioneering starts work on key fusion power plant device

TIM DE CHANT

Fusion power startups are turning to Kyoto Fusioneering to supply components for future power pants. The Japan-based startup just received a grant to build a part of the fuel system.

Razer Naga V3 Pro Review: Buttons Galore

HENRI ROBBINS

The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.

FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation prediction markets

AMANDA SILBERLING

FlightAware says that Kalshi used its name and data to offer bets on flight cancellations without the flight tracker's permission.