Emerging Technologies
Emotive voice AI startup Hume launches new EVI 3 model with rapid custom voice creation
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More New York-based AI startup Hume has unveiled its latest Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) conversational AI model, EVI 3 (pronounced “Evee” Three, like the Pokémon character), targeting everything from powering customer support systems and health coaching to…
Summer Game Fest 2025: What new game announcements to expect and how to watch
As if early June wasn’t already going to be a wild enough time in the gaming world with the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, that’s also when a whole host of showcases takes place as part of Summer Game Fest. Along with the two blockbuster events — Summer Game Fest Live and the Xbox…
iPhone 17 Rumors and Leaks Unpacked. Here Are the Features We're Most Excited About
President Donald Trump’s potential 25% tariff on iPhones could mean a price hike for the rumored iPhone 17 before it’s even released. Prices could play a big part when the new iPhone is announced, but plenty of other rumors and leaks have fans anticipating what new features an iPhone 17 could bring, including better video…
Google Pixel 10 rumors: Everything we know (and everything we think we know)
We just got our first unofficial look at the Google Pixel 10 Pro. In May, an X user stumbled across a Pixel commercial shoot in the wild, fueling the online rumor mill and giving us a not-quite-up-close look at the flagship smartphone. It’s hard to believe, but we’re about to experience the tenth year of…
The Privacy-Friendly Tech to Replace Your US-Based Email, Browser, and Search
From your email to your web browsing, it’s highly likely that your daily online life is dominated by a small number of tech giants—namely Google, Microsoft, and Apple. But since Big Tech has been cozying up to the second Trump administration, which has taken an aggressive stance on foreign policy, and Elon Musk’s so-called Department…
From LLMs to hallucinations, here’s a simple guide to common AI terms | TechCrunch
Artificial intelligence is a deep and convoluted world. The scientists who work in this field often rely on jargon and lingo to explain what they’re working on. As a result, we frequently have to use those technical terms in our coverage of the artificial intelligence industry. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to…
Google’s ‘world-model’ bet: building the AI operating layer before Microsoft captures the UI
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More After three hours at Google’s I/O 2025 event last week in Silicon Valley, it became increasingly clear: Google is rallying its formidable AI efforts – prominently branded under the Gemini name but encompassing a diverse range…
Chaotic deliveries, colorful co-op action RPGs and other new indie games worth checking out
Hey there! Welcome to our weekly indie games roundup. We’ve got lots to get through this time, including some news before we highlight some brand-new games you can play right now. Indie journal publisher Lost in Cult is moving into physical game releases with a label called Editions. The focus here is on preservation —…
Skip Coffee. Take Advantage of Green Tea's Hidden Benefits for Focus and Calm
If you feel like you can’t get through your day without coffee, you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that 85% of US adults enjoy up to two cups of coffee daily. However, not everyone loves the taste or the side effects of coffee — caffeine jitters or trouble sleeping, anyone? If you’re looking for an alternative that’ll…
‘Honey Don’t!’ review: Chris Evans, Margaret Qualley, and Aubrey Plaza get wild in lusty crime comedy
Want something sexy, silly, and scandalous? Then you’ll treasure Honey Don’t!, the latest collaboration between married filmmakers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke. The pair, who’ve been collaborating since the 1990 Coen Bros movie Miller’s Crossing, brought audiences the madcap mayhem of Drive-Away Dolls just last year. Now they’re back, with another tale of lesbians caught…