Technology & Innovation

NASA accelerates its lunar economy goals with new contracts for cargo landers and terrain vehicles, targeting a permanent presence on the Moon by 2032.

Microsoft plans to overhaul the 'unsafe' keyword in C# 16, introducing a propagation model to make memory-unsafe code more visible and easier to audit.

Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah suggests AI models exhibit internal states mirroring joy and grief, clashing with the Vatican's view of machine intelligence.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has granted Volvo an exemption from new security rules targeting Chinese-connected vehicle technology, allowing the Geely-owned brand to maintain its US market presence.

TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 2026 applications close May 27. Learn the specific criteria judges use to select the next generation of category-defining startups.

A third-party visa service, UK Visa Portal, has left the passports and personal photos of 100,000 applicants exposed online. The leak remains unfixed.

Zig is restructuring its build system to improve scalability and maintainability. We dive into the technical shift and what it means for the systems programming ecosystem.

The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has unveiled a comprehensive Code of Ethics to standardize accuracy, transparency, and legal compliance in digital journalism.

An analysis of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Section 228A, exploring the legal risks of publishing victim identities in the digital age.

IBM is spinning off Anderon, a standalone quantum chip foundry in Albany, NY, backed by $1 billion from the CHIPS Act and $1 billion in corporate funding.

Early review units of the Galaxy Fold are reportedly suffering from screen flickering and total failure, raising questions about the durability of Samsung's most expensive foldable.

The Pentagon's inspector general is reviewing the targeting framework used in strikes against alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific following another lethal attack.

Leaks suggest OnePlus is preparing a compact 8.8-inch OLED tablet for the Indian market, featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Android 16. See how it compares to the Oppo Pad Mini.

New data from the EU Chamber of Commerce reveals European firms are increasing their reliance on Chinese supply chains, driven by aggressive automation and cost advantages.

As Amazon kills store support for pre-2013 Kindles, users are turning to jailbreaking and KOReader to save their devices. Here is the technical reality of modding legacy e-ink hardware.

An analysis of the systemic collapse of Gaza's agricultural sector, skyrocketing livestock prices, and the impact of Israeli restrictions on the Eid al-Adha pilgrimage.

Brussels implements a new Fertiliser Action Plan as volatility in the Strait of Hormuz drives up nitrogen costs and exposes EU agricultural dependencies.

Retailers are extending Memorial Day discounts into the week. We break down the best remaining deals on Apple AirPods, MacBooks, and smart home gear.

The Fitbit Air isn't just a new wearable; it's the hardware anchor for Google's ambitious AI-driven Health app. We dive into the screenless design and the AI Coach.

Microsoft refreshes its Surface lineup for business users, introducing Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, haptic trackpads, and a major push toward repairability.