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The Worst Hacks of 2025
It was a strange year in cyberspace, as US president Donald Trump and his administration launched foreign policy initiatives and massive changes to the federal
How to make your startup stand out in a crowded market, according to investors
At TechCrunch Disrupt, three investors took the stage to dissect what makes — and breaks — a pitch deck. Jyoti Bansal, a founder-turned-investor; Medha Agarwal
Aflac Data Breach Exposes 22M People in Major Cyber Breach
Aflac confirmed a 2025 data breach impacting 22 million people after an advanced cyberattack exposed sensitive personal and medical data in the US. The post
How to watch AMD Keynote at CES 2026
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) CEO Dr. Lisa Su will help get CES 2026 underway on Monday, Jan. 5 by delivering a keynote address. AMD is
The Best Body Pillow, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Compare Our Picks Photograph: Molly Higgins Others Tested Pillow Cube Side Cube for $60: This isn’t technically a body pillow, but it’s specifically designed for
2025 was the year AI got a vibe check
Money was no object for the AI industry in early 2025. A vibe check crept in the second half of the year. OpenAI raised $40
Coupang to Pay $1.1 Billion in Compensation to Users After Data Breach
Coupang will spend $1.1 billion to compensate millions of users after a major data breach, aiming to rebuild trust following widespread concerns over data security.
TurboTax deal: Save 30% on 2025 Desktop Deluxe at Amazon
SAVE 30%: As of Dec. 29, you can grab TurboTax Desktop Deluxe 2025 (Federal & State) for $55.99, down from $79.99, at Amazon. $55.99 at
iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro Review: A Nintendo Switch Arcade Cabinet
There is what looks like another maddening design fail, with the Switch’s left shoulder buttons, L and ZL, positioned on the right of the Mini
The 32 top enterprise tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the