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Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things
We’re tech journalists. We have a lot of opinions. Throughout the year, we’re constantly trying out new products,…
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Google to Shut Down Dark Web Monitoring Tool in February 2026
Dec 16, 2025Ravie LakshmananDark Web / Online Safety Google has announced that it's discontinuing its dark web report…
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This massive FPS is getting a surprise new update this week
For fans of single-player FPS titles, one of the biggest releases in recent memory was STALKER 2: Heart…
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Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year
AI’s impact on our social media feeds has not gone unnoticed by one of America’s top dictionaries. Amidst…
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The #1 competitive gaming mouse pick this season
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is the standout competitive gaming mouse this holiday season, combining ultra‑lightweight design (just…
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Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
After announcing earlier this year a framework for an open AI ecosystem, the nonprofit Creative Commons has come out…
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Attorneys General warn AI labs on hallucinations
Big tech corporations are racing to hop onto the AI bandwagon, investing billions into the ever-evolving technology. However,…
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Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs
Ford is ending production of the fully-electric F-150 Lightning as part of a broader companywide shakeup of its electric vehicle plans, the company announced Monday. In its…
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Xbox Game Pass bundle turns your TV into a console
With the recent price hiking of Xbox consoles thanks to the emergence of AI, economic fluctuations, tariffs, the…
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Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models
Nvidia continues to expand its footprint in open source AI on two fronts: an acquisition and a new…