Apple announces U.S. passport digital ID will be coming to Wallet ‘soon’
Apple has announced that it will soon introduce an Apple Wallet feature that will allow U.S. users to use their passports to create digital IDs that can be used at some TSA checkpoints for domestic travel. The feature was previously announced as part of the iOS 26 release and comes on the heels of Apple […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How to watch Astro Teller, Startup Battlefield, and more live
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is coming! If you’re still on the fence about attending in person, join us for the extensive schedule of speakers, networking opportunities, workshops, afterparties, and more available here. There’s still time to get your tickets! However, if you can’t attend in person, checking out Disrupt Stage’s livestream is the next best thing. […]
X warns users with security keys to re-register by November 10 to avoid lockout
October 27, 2025Ravi LakshmananData protection/authentication Social media platform To do so, users are asked to use their existing security key or register a new security key and complete re-registration by November 10, 2025. “If you have not re-enrolled your security key since November 10th, your account will be locked until you re-enroll, choose a different […]
Here are the top 20 startup battlegrounds for 2025. Let the competition begin.
The Startup Battlefield is where legends are made, and the next 20 candidates have arrived. These are the breakout companies that have risen to the top of a fiercely competitive global applicant pool and will be heading to TechCrunch Disrupt’s main stage for a chance to win $100,000 and the coveted Disrupt Cup. This year’s […]
New ChatGPT Atlas browser exploit allows attackers to embed persistent hidden commands
October 27, 2025Ravi LakshmananArtificial intelligence/vulnerabilities Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas web browser. This vulnerability could allow a malicious attacker to inject malicious instructions into the memory of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant and potentially execute arbitrary code. “This exploit could allow an attacker to infect a system with malicious […]
There is such a thing as “established science.” Anyone who says otherwise is trying to manipulate you. kit yates
“Science never solves the problem” has become the go-to slogan for populists seeking to legitimize politically expedient but marginal scientific positions. In 2020, MAGA Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was asked whether she agreed that climate change is the result of human-made greenhouse gas emissions. She replied: “My opponents say this issue is scientifically settled. Well, […]
Disrupt 2025: Day 1 | Tech Crunch
On day one today, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is at full throttle. 10,000 founders, investors, and builders flock to Moscone West to run ideas, demos, and trades nonstop. The energy is exciting, conversations are everywhere, and breakthroughs are just beginning. From the startup battlefield to the AI Disruptor 60, from space entrepreneurs to founders redefining how […]
Sequoia Announces $950 Million in New Early-Stage Fund Aiming to “match the value of your next investment”
Despite growing rumors of an AI bubble, Sequoia Capital insists its investment approach is not influenced by market enthusiasm. “Markets ebb and flow, but our strategy remains consistent. We are always looking for outlier founders with ideas to build generational businesses,” said Bogomir Balkansky, partner in Sequoia’s early investment team. Demonstrating this consistency, Sequoia on […]
Israeli intelligence veteran raises $20 million to track developer buying signals
Developers hate (bad) marketing, but they still need a way to find useful tools and services. As a result, forums and sites like Hacker News, Reddit, and Stack Overflow are filled with developers discussing development kits and why some tools are better than others. This buying intent is a signal that Israeli startup Onfire wants […]
WSUS Exploited, LockBit 5.0 Returns, Telegram Backdoor, F5 Breach Widens
Oct 27, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Security, trust, and stability — once the pillars of our digital world — are now the tools attackers turn against us. From stolen accounts to fake job offers, cybercriminals keep finding new ways to exploit both system flaws and human behavior. Each new breach proves a harsh truth: […]