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Poland's energy grid was targeted by never-before-seen wiper malware

DAN GOODIN

Destructive payload unleashed on 10-year anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine's grid.

ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations

CAROLINE HASKINS

A new federal filing from ICE demonstrates how commercial tools are increasingly being considered by the government for law enforcement and surveillance.

Gmail is having issues with spam and misclassification

ANTHONY HA

If your Gmail account doesn’t seem to be working properly today, you’re not alone.

The Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex Pretti

DAVID GILBERT

Within minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaged the man shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday in Minneapolis.

The 10 Best Essential Oil Diffusers We’ve Tried in 2026 (and 2 to Avoid)

LOURYN STRAMPE

Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets. After researching and testing over a dozen devices, the Urpower Aroma is our favorite for most people.

Bambu P1S Combo Review: Clean, Fast, 3D Printing

BRAD BOURQUE

This is the easiest to use 3D printer I've ever tried.

The Lego Pokémon Line Shows Toys Are Only for Rich Adults Now

MATT KAMEN

Who cares about kids when adult collectors are willing to pay top dollar?

How Long Should You Cold Plunge? We Asked Experts (2026)

EMILY PECK

You don't need to Ernest Shackleton yourself to reap the benefits of cold plunging. A calm, controlled ice bath is key.

Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra Sphere Review: Premium Hearing Aids

CHRISTOPHER NULL

This new prescription hearing aid has a special chip designed to improve hearing in noisy conditions.

No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery

PAULINA ROWIŃSKA

A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it isn't entirely clear why that layer forms.

A decade of Star Trek-themed fart jokes: The Greatest Generation podcast turns 10

CYRUS FARIVAR

How two podcasters turned a Star Trek side project into a full-time career.

What is Bending Spoons? Everything to know about Eventbrite’s acquirer

ANNA HEIM

Bending Spoons remains largely unknown, even as its portfolio of products has served more than a billion people.

Apple will reportedly unveil its Gemini-powered Siri assistant in February

ANTHONY HA

We’re about to get our first real look at the results of the recently announced AI partnership between Apple and Google.

TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo

KIRSTEN KOROSEC

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

Why Minnesota Can't Do More to Stop ICE

GARRETT M. GRAFF

Democratic lawmakers have few options that wouldn't trigger something like civil war.