Tech & Ai

What is the Gen Z stare? TikTok zoomers and millennials are bickering over facial expressions
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
TikTok loves to argue — and the latest spat is over the so-called Gen Z stare. You might have a few questions like: 1) what’s

The 41 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (July 2025)
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly

3 days left to save before TC All Stage 2025 lights up Boston
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
In only 3 days, founders, investors, and operators will flood into the SoWa Power Station in Boston for TechCrunch All Stage 2025 — and if

2-in-1 Chromebook on sale | Mashable
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
TL;DR: Grab this rare Chromebook deal: the detachable touchscreen ASUS CM30 for just $169.97, complete with stylus, keyboard, and all-day battery life. If you’ve had

Timekettle T1 Handheld Translator Review: Global Offline Translation
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
This service is skinned another way in the Chat app, which presents a two-way conversation system, with your language on one side and your partner’s

Can an ‘ethical’ spyware maker justify providing its tech to ICE?
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
Paragon, an Israeli spyware company that claims to operate as an “ethical” surveillance vendor, faced scrutiny when earlier this year Italy was caught using Paragon’s

The 3 best laptops with Nvidia GPUs in 2025, so far
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
We’ve seen some top-notch laptops debut in 2025 so far, with AI-powered processors that extend battery life without sacrificing performance and sharp display technology that’s

4 Arrested Over Scattered Spider Hacking Spree
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
WIRED reported this week on public records that show the United States Department of Homeland Security urging local law enforcement around the country to interpret

Firefly Aerospace files for an IPO
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
Firefly Aerospace is taking its orbital ambitions to the public markets. The company, which notched a string of successes this year, including a historic commercial

Today’s NYT mini crossword answers for July 12, 2025
- By Abigail Avery
- . July 12, 2025
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge