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Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
Police charge driver who allegedly killed a pedestrian while livestreaming on TikTok
Local police said they have charged an Illinois driver who struck and killed a pedestrian while she was livestreaming on TikTok.
A guide to choosing the right Apple Watch
The gap between Apple's standard and budget smart watches has never felt smaller.
Why WeTransfer co-founder is building another file transfer service
WeTransfer co-founder Nalden has a new file transfer service that users can use without logging in.
MayimFlow wants to stop data center leaks before they happen
Leaks cause damage, down time, and cost money. MayimFlow's founder John Khazraee wants to change that.
The Google Pixel Watch 4 made me like smartwatches again
Google's Pixel Watch 4 is an excellent smartwatch with fast charging and great design.
OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness
OpenAI is looking to hire a new executive responsible for studying emerging AI-related risks in areas ranging from computer security to mental health.
The 14 fintech, real estate, proptech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the fintech, real estate, and proptech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity
Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, its worth exploring some third-party apps that are designed to boost productivity by offering additional functionality.
India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective
Startup funding rounds in India fell sharply in 2025 as investors concentrated capital into fewer companies.
FaZe Clans future is uncertain after influencers depart
Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotiations with new management.
Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
Investors share what to remember while raising a Series A
Investors share what founders should remember if looking to raise a Series A.
Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware
For years, Access Nows Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on addictive social media
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before theyre exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.
The 7 top space and defense tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the space and defense tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
How reality crushed nsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming
French insect farming company nsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million.
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.
Whats ahead for startups and VCs in 2026? Investors weigh in
VCs share their thoughts on what next year could bring to the market.
Nawares chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns
A classic hardware startup, Naware's founders set out with a problem -- kill weeds without chemicals -- and relentlessly tinkered until they found a solution.
Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money
Whether youre looking to get a pair yourself or just want to explore whats available on the market today, weve compiled a list of the most compelling pairs available.
The 9 top cybersecurity startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the cybersecurity Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
How a Spanish virus brought Google to Mlaga
Spanish entrepreneur Bernardo Quintero, whose company is at the root of Google's Mlaga cybersecurity hub, identified the author of the computer virus that influenced his career.
The best distraction blockers to jumpstart your focus in the new year
Whether you need to limit social media scrolling or block off time to be productive, there are different tools that can help you stay on task
