Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, who was one of the company’s first 15 engineers, published a memo earlier this year forecasting that 2025 could be the year of greatness for Reality Labs, the company’s augmented and virtual reality unit. Or, it would be the year when the metaverse goes down as a “legendary misadventure.” These…
There is no heartbreak like a pair of shoes you can’t have, and if you don’t believe me, just look at some of the comments on the Spanish brand Gimaguas’s Instagram. A couple weeks ago, the brand—which has been worn by the likes of Charli XCX, Addison Rae, and Rachel Sennott—teased a pair of black…
Jun 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) hits an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Jeremy Pena is enjoying a torrid offensive stretch for the Houston Astros. Meanwhile, Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez continues to show why he’s among the…
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! I’ve spent a decade covering Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, so it would be natural for me to weigh in here about the billionaire’s public fallout with…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of swapping out sweaters for bikinis every June, it’s that your skincare routine needs a summer makeover just as badly as your closet does. Once the temps rise and the UV index hits 10, your winter holy grails won’t cut it anymore. The rich cream that kept…
May 8, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin (65) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images After splitting a four-game series with the major-league-best Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox hope to maintain momentum on Friday night when…
A day after announcing new AI models designed for U.S. national security applications, Anthropic has appointed a national security expert, Richard Fontaine, to its long-term benefit trust. Anthropic’s long-term benefit trust is a governance mechanism that Anthropic claims helps it promote safety over profit, and which has the power to elect some of the company’s…
May 31, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Fresh off a 10-game road trip, the Minnesota Twins are eager to return home. The Twins will enjoy familiar territory when they welcome the Toronto…
An Italian parliamentary committee confirmed that the Italian government used spyware made by the Israeli company Paragon to hack several activists working to save immigrants at sea. The committee, however, said its investigation concluded that a prominent Italian journalist was not among the victims, leaving key questions about the spyware attacks unanswered. The Parliamentary Committee…
The week of June 2, 2025, saw four major food recalls, including several major brands and retailers. Check for the following products, and toss or return them. On Tuesday, a public health alert was issued for ground beef sold at Whole Foods nationwide. The beef, from Organic Rancher, tested positive for E. coli—bacteria that can…
