Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year
AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America’s dictionary took note.
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Umbrel – Personal Cloud
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“Super secure” MAGA-themed messaging app leaks everyone’s phone number
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United 777-200 fleet faces an uncertain future after Dulles engine failure
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Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February
Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web For…
Trump is recruiting Big Tech workers for the government
President Donald Trump will recruit workers from Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other tech giants to form the US Tech Force, a new program that aims to “modernize the federal government,” according to an announcement on Monday. Under the…
D-Bus is a disgrace to the Linux desktop
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The latest Pop!_OS 24.04 update has this longtime Linux user more excited than ever
As a Pop!_OS veteran, I’ve not been this excited about a release since I first started using System76’s in-house distribution.
Bungie’s delayed shooter Marathon launches in March
Bungie’s Marathon, its upcoming extraction shooter that it delayed from a planned September release, will now launch in March 2026. The studio is “targeting” a price of $39.99, and “purchasing Marathon will give you full access to the game, including…
Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things
As tech journalists we have a lot of opinions. So if we really like something, it’s probably good!