TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck
The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.
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TikTok finalizes deal to create new US entity and avoid ban
The deal ends a six-year long political saga that that started in 2020 when President Donald Trump tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman plans India visit as AI leaders converge in New Delhi: sources
Sam Altman is set for his first India visit in nearly a year.
The end of the Sony era in TVs
There aren’t many tech companies that can claim Sony’s level of influence in how we live our lives. From the Walkman to the PlayStation to the Trinitron, Sony has been making excellent gadgets in multiple categories for decades, which makes…
This new Raspberry Pi accessory is a must-have for your multi-OS and data-hungry projects
The Raspberry Pi Foundation’s new Flash Drive adds fast, durable USB 3.0 storage to the Pi.
Anbernic’s next wireless controller adds a screen and heart rate monitoring
The RG G01’s screen is potentially far more useful than its pulse sensor. | Screenshot: YouTube Anbernic has announced its second wireless controller through a teaser video on YouTube highlighting its features. The company’s first gamepad, the RG P01, offered…
Influencers are pushing suspicious peptides. How much are you willing to risk?
This vial has haunted me since the day it arrived. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change…
Only 1 week left (or until the first 500 passes are gone): The first TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket discount is ending
Register now to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass and get a second ticket at 50% off. This offer ends next week on January 30, or once the first 500 tickets are claimed — whichever comes first.
White House Posts Altered Photo Showing Arrested Minnesota Protester Crying
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AI labs wage a reputational knife fight at Davos
Demis Hassabis, chief executive officer of DeepMind Technologies Ltd., during a panel session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. | Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about…