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Tech companies are trying to neuter Colorado’s landmark right-to-repair law

BOONE ASHWORTH, WIRED.COM

A state bill is a glimpse of how corporations are limiting people's ability to make their own fixes and upgrades.

Unpacking Peter Thiel’s big bet on solar-powered cow collars

CONNIE LOIZOS

Why did Founders Fund invest $220 million in cattle management startup Halter?

Artemis II is going so well that we're left to talk about frozen urine

ERIC BERGER

"I think the fixation on the toilet is kind of human nature."

The Hack That Exposed Syria’s Sweeping Security Failures

DANNY MAKKI

When Syrian government accounts were hijacked in March, the breach looked chaotic. But it revealed something more troubling: a state struggling with the most basic layer of cybersecurity.

Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

MATT KAMEN

The current console generation may last longer than anyone expects.

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

CARLA SERTIN

Amid mass displacement and collapsing trust in institutions, digital wallets are becoming critical conduits for aid, connecting diaspora donors directly with communities on the ground.

3 Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

SIMON HILL

These smart mowers are expensive alternatives to some good old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch the robot go by.

Heatbit Maxi Pro Review: a Space Heater That Also Mines Bitcoin

MATTHEW KORFHAGE

Electricity rates have gotten so atrocious that this Heatbit wants to offset your costs with bitcoin mining. But the math doesn't add up.

Best Apple Watch Bands of 2026: Nike, Hermés, and More

BOUTAYNA CHOKRANE

We've actually been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I've rounded up the best for every occasion.

CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

SAMMY SUSSMAN, WIRED.COM

Quizlet flashcards seem to include sensitive information about gate security at CBP locations.

In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants

KATE PARK

Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX?

ANTHONY HA

On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we debated Elon Musk's vision for data centers in space.

TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’

KIRSTEN KOROSEC

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

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

LAUREN FORRISTAL

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of service

ANTHONY HA

AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service.