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Wellness is apparently becoming foundational to the premium cabin experience. Brown sees a future in biometric responsiveness—seats that passively monitor hydration and posture or adjust lighting to your circadian rhythm (Collins Aerospace has introduced its Hypergamut lighting system that purports to do just this.) “Designing with neurodivergent travellers and limited mobility in mind should be … Read more

Our water, health, and energy systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattack. Now, when tensions escalate — like when the US bombed nuclear facilities in Iran this month — the safety of these systems becomes of paramount concern. If conflict erupts, we can expect it to be a “hybrid” battle, Joshua Corman, executive in residence for … Read more

A federal proposal that would ban states and local governments from regulating AI for 10 years could soon be signed into law, as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and other lawmakers work to secure its inclusion into a GOP megabill ahead of a key July 4 deadline.  Those in favor – including OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Anduril’s … Read more

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus MC1 earbuds are availble now on Amazon for $69 Although the sound of the MC1 earbuds won’t blow you away, the comfort and ease of control make up for it You really need to use the Baseus app to get the most out of these earbuds. The Baseus Bowie MC1 … Read more

TL;DR: Watch U21 Euro 2025 for free on Channel 4. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The European Under-21 Championship showcases some of the best young players from the continent, and fans can live stream every game without spending anything. If you’re interested in watching U21 Euro 2025 for … Read more

There’s still time to claim part of GameStop privacy settlement. Did you buy something from video game retailer GameStop in the past five years? And did you have a Facebook account when you did so? I know that sounds like me and if it sounds like you, too, there’s a settlement you need to know about. … Read more

A small clause inside OpenAI’s contract with Microsoft, once considered a distant hypothetical, has now become a flashpoint in one of the biggest partnerships in tech. The clause states that if OpenAI’s board ever declares it has developed artificial general intelligence (AGI), it would limit Microsoft’s contracted access to the startup’s future technologies. Microsoft, which … Read more

For years, Meta’s trained its AI programs using the billions of public images uploaded by users onto Facebook and Instagram’s servers. But apparently, Meta has decided to try training its AI on the billions of images that users haven’t uploaded to those servers. On Friday, TechCrunch reported that Facebook users trying to post something on … Read more

If you’re a founder looking to grow your startup, chances are you’re wrestling with more than just product or capital. Talent, scale, and smart execution are the real battlegrounds. That’s exactly what TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is built to address on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Rob Biederman, managing partner at Asymmetric Capital … Read more

ANDREY DENISYUK/Getty The Trump administration’s tax bill — also called its “big, beautiful bill” — which rounds up key pieces of the president’s agenda, also includes a rule that would prevent states from enforcing their own AI legislation for 10 years, if passed. After an initial budget hiccup, Republican senators successfully amended the rule to … Read more