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Satlyt, founded by a former Google and SpaceX product manager, raises $8M to run AI on satellites
Satlyt wants to be the Android of orbital computing, offering open software that works on many companies' satellites, versus SpaceX's closed, all-in-one iPhone-style approach.
Modified lentil protein mimics fat in non-fat yogurt
Modified lentil protein can act like fat in nonfat foods, especially yogurt, delivering creaminess and richness, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The work, published in Food Chemistry, is the latest effort to develop an effective fat texturizer for use in low-fat foods.
Here's Why Slow-Moving Taurid Fireballs Make For The Best Skywatching
They don't produce anything like the torrent of "shooting stars" associated with August's Perseids or December's Geminids, but the Taurid meteor showers have something else going for them — fireballs. The Taurids are famous for occasionally producing exceptionally bright, slow-moving meteors that ca
‘Unprecedented’ Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Fridges
Cyberattacks aren’t just stealing your passwords; they’re spoiling your food.
NFL survivor pool picks, knockout strategy, advice for Week 6, 2026: Fade the Steelers
SportsLine's advanced computer model just locked in its top Week 6 NFL survivor picks
Drivers queue for hours in Bali amid fuel shortage
Drivers in Bali face hours-long queues amid shortages of Indonesia’s subsidised Pertalite fuel.
This is the one role founders should absolutely outsource
In a startup’s earliest days, founders are the only salespeople by default. And founders who don’t have any previous sales experience are often surprised to find that they’re very effective at it. But this makes sense; after all, they’re the one who first saw the need for the product and drove its creation. A few years ago, I received a call from the CEO of a nascent but fast-growing and well-respected enterprise software startup. He had a problem. His company had expa
Reinaldo Marcus Green Launches Film Fellowship At NYU Tisch School
King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green has launched Office Hours, a new filmmaker fellowship at his alma mater the NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Google Play now supports private, vibe-coded apps built just for you
Google is making it easier to build and use personal Android apps created with AI, without having to make them available to everyone on the Play Store.
Apple's HomePod Mini Finally Gets a Refresh with Siri AI and Sound Glow
At its 'Home-focussed' event, Apple has unveiled the new HomePod mini 2. It comes with Siri AI and a new Sound Glow feature.
TB 26-08 Complex Modes in Lightly Damped Structural Systems:A Two-Mode Interaction Perspective
For more information, contact Joel W. Sills, Langley Research Center, joel.w.sills@nasa.gov Download the PDF version Complex mode shapes can emerge in a linear structure even when overall damping is low. This behavior can occur when two structural modes are closely spaced in frequency and are coupled through nonproportional damping. As the damping interaction increases, the two modal frequencies move toward one another while the mode shapes become increasingly complex. At a critical interaction level, the two frequencies coalesce.
FTC demands Martin Shkreli divest his pharma stocks
The FTC asked a federal court to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for violating a court order banning him from working in the pharmaceutical industry
Fantasy football Week 6 RB preview: Blake Corum and Brian Robinson, backups who may start for you
With injuries and bye weeks taking out top rushers, Blake Corum and Brian Robinson Jr. could offer sneaky starting value
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces raid NGOs in Ramallah
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli forces raid NGOs in Ramallah
Jaishankar says every country must reset ties with US as Washington changes global engagement
S Jaishankar stated that all nations must adjust their relationships with the US as its global engagement shifts. He outlined India's foreign policy approach, which focuses on engaging the US and managing relationships with other key players. The minister noted that India's strategic partnership wit
Are J.Lo and Keith Urban Dating? What Sources Say About Their “Secret Meetups”
I have questions!!!!
Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world
University of Michigan spinout Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents and interactive simulation to stress-test robots and self-driving vehicles before deployment. The profitable startup is competing at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield.
Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years
From a humble mayonnaise-laden sandwich to an expensive piece of sashimi, tuna is a prized source of food for people around the world. Once an inexpensive, easily shipped canned protein source, today's bluefin tunas can fetch millions of dollars at auction. Millions of tons of tuna are harvested eve
Scientists studying 170-million-year-old fossils from Morocco spotted tiny black circles under a microscope; scraping revealed needle-thin teeth from a new crocodile relative that likely ate shrimp and small fish
an array of exceptionally slender teeth belonging to a previously unknown crocodile relative that lived around 170 million years ago. The discovery offers a glimpse into the surprising diversity of prehistoric predators during the Jurassic Period, states a release by the University of Portsmouth.
Suffering menopausal symptoms? Just go for a walk, scientists suggest
Going for a walk could be the best way to combat the misery of the menopause, new research suggests.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope says 76ers' success will come down to 'us liking each other'
Philly's star-studded lineup will require everyone to sacrifice some if they're going to make it work
UK spy chief says Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases
MI5 chief says 50 arrests were made in past year to disrupt Iran-led operations.
Techmer PM Announces Appointment of Steve Loney as Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing
Veteran commercial leader to drive global growth strategy, strengthen customer partnerships, and advance market expansion initiatives.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve boasts some of the giddiest highs you're likely to experience in a video game this year (but it would have benefitted from being a little bit shorter)
One or two dud missions and an uneven story do little to dull the shine of 2026’s most breathless, invigorating action game.
The final Disrupt Stage lineup: Three days of conversations you won’t hear anywhere outside of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage lineup revealed, featuring Max Hodak, Mark Wahlberg, Benchmark partners, and more. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second at 50% off.
High-speed video reveals how honey bee stingers pump venom
Credit: Ramirez-Esquivel et al 202 Credit: Ramirez-Esquivel et al 202 Honey bees are known to leave their stingers embedded in tender flesh once they sting you and fly away.
In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections
"Mass protests have convulsed India after 130 million Indians were removed from electoral rolls by the country’s election commission," writes Gautam Bhatia.
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
Guardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 2 picks by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the ALCS 10,000 times
Sweden’s centre-left leader fails in second bid to form government
Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson says 'conditions not in place' to form government, prolonging deadlock.
‘Sanctuary cities end on day 1!’: Ramaswamy escalates Ohio showdown with Acton over immigration
Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican candidate for Ohio's Governor race, intensified the fight as he joined Donald Trump in Youngstown, Ohio. Showering praise on Donald Trump policies, Ramaswamy pledged to end sanctuary cities on day 1. Highlighting the values of a true American, Vivek claimed that he would
Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI
The US firm's boss responds to critics, saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not".
Pluto Security raises $42M as AI gives enterprise security teams a new headache
Pluto Security has raised $42 million Jump Capital, TLV Partners, Ansa Capital and angel investors.
GTA 6 will reportedly come to PC gamers early next year
GTA 6 is going to get a PC release eventually, it's just a matter of when and not if. The long anticipated sixth installment of the GTA franchise has been
Bleeding complications rise after heart attacks as major cardiovascular events decline
People who have survived a heart attack have gained increasingly better protection against new serious cardiovascular events over the past two decades. At the same time, the risk of bleeding complications has increased. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet shows that bleeding in the g
Plan to live-stream US execution tests Southeast Asia’s content curbs
Analysts urge regulators to step up efforts to limit resharing and improve detection tools to reduce harm to the public.
Josh Allen heaps high praise on Matthew Stafford, says he does this one thing better than any QB ever
Tom Brady has previously given that title to Aaron Rodgers
Trump’s Elevation of Ken Paxton Gets a Little Dumber Every Single Day
The president’s handpicked Senate candidate just turned up in a video of a New Year’s Eve party in Dubai. With two fugitives. And a woman who wasn’t his wife. Game knows game, man.
Bending Spoons product lead sparks fury with X post on Airtable layoffs
Bending Spoons product leader Federico Simionato sparked a social media firestorm after announcing a major layoff at Airtable in a brief post on X yesterday. “Today we’re laying off a large part of the Airtable team,” he wrote. “This is not a reflection of their work but a reflection of our deep belief that small teams ship more and better.” Simionato then highlighted upcoming changes at Airtable, including a “new Core team shipping your top requests monthly (already 30+ shipped in 3 weeks
Diddy's Prison Disciplinary Record Reveals Fights, Phone Violations
Diddy has been getting into some serious trouble behind bars ... and his disciplinary record shows he's already paid a hefty price.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.
Apple HomeView smart home hub opens for preorders at $299
It can recognize up to six users with its camera.
NASA JPL Testing Readies Voyager Technologies Lander for Moon Mission
4 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Engineers and technicians use a crane to position Voyager Technologies’ Griffin-1 lunar lander within the 25-Foot Space Simulator at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Aug. 31.
The latest way to spot disease? A swab to check belly button odour
The belly button is probably best known as either a source of mystery fluff or the site of 1990s pop stars' rebellious piercings.
Our weekly NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest defensive issue for each team
How does every NFL team stack up heading into Week 6? We made our 1-32 list and picked the biggest defensive problem for every team.
Majority in US say Trump prioritises personal wealth over all else: Poll
A majority of US adults say President Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from presidency.
Apple’s HomeView is nearly a decade late. That might not matter
Apple thinks you might want a screen in your kitchen or bedroom. It’s nearly a decade late to the party, with its $299 HomeView, announced on October 13, arriving nine years after Amazon unveiled the Echo Show, and eight after Google came out with its own Home Hub. But that tardiness doesn’t matter for the Cupertino tech giant, which has made its name by arriving with technology others have already developed, then doing it better—and making it a more enviable object to own. It’s a playbook Ap
RJ Mitte Death: 'Breaking Bad' Costar Matt Jones Shares Heartbreaking Regret
RJ Mitte's "Breaking Bad" costar Matt Jones is heartbroken over his death ... and he's sharing a painful regret about the last time they saw each other.
SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor into one subscription
The new X Subscription combines X's paid features with AI tools like Grok and Cursor, offering plans ranging from $8 to $200 per month.
Why Has Virat Kohli Joined LinkedIn at 37? His First Post Offers a Clue
Virat Kohli makes his LinkedIn debut at 37, sharing his business vision and discussing his investment in Agilitas and co-founding of one8world.
Emotion-focused AI spots early signs of psychosis in youths from short speech samples
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) framework capable of identifying youths at high risk of psychosis from short samples of casual, spontaneous speech.
Ozempic maker hit with lawsuits over 'eye stroke' condition
Slimmers in the US are seeking damages after the injections allegedly caused a condition that cuts off blood supply to the optic nerve, commonly known as an 'eye stroke'.
Ranking Week 5 coaching blunders: Did Sean McVay, Jim Harbaugh, or an NFC East coach have the worst gaffe?
From Dan Quinn heating up his hot seat in Washington to Jim Harbaugh owning up to a fourth-quarter collapse in Los Angeles, we rank the week's most brutal sideline decisions
France seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet
France seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet
It’s time to reconsider these 3 retirement topics. Here’s why
As much as there are immutable truths in investing and money matters — costs matter and getting started earlier is best, for example — many of the precepts we hold true as investors depend on the data. When the data change, so should our thinking. Here are three retirement-related topics I’ve altered my thinking on, because I was off-base in the first place or gained new information. The DIY model for retirement When I was newer in my career, I was pretty much on “Team DIY.R
Magic: The Gathering - How To Win Physical Reality Fracture Booster Boxes on Magic Arena
Magic: The Gathering players can compete in the upcoming Arena Direct tournament for the chance to win Reality Fracture booster boxes.
Apple Unveils HomeView Smart Home Hub Powered by Next-Gen Siri AI
Apple has introduced its new smart home hub device, the HomeView. The gadget features a Liquid Retina display with Siri AI.
Disaster recovery in Australia exposes housing gaps and points to three priorities
This summer, Australia could face some of its most extreme wildfire conditions ever due to the severity of an ever-strengthening El Niño. And for many Australians, memories of catastrophic natural disasters are still painfully fresh.
Navy fits USS Ohio with DRAKE jammer to spot and disrupt drones when the sub surfaces
Rather than destroying an aircraft with missiles, guns or interceptor drones, it tries to interrupt the link to the operator.
Pharmalittle: We're reading about concerns over a rare disease drug, pharma payments to docs, and more
Patient advocates and some experts are expressing growing alarm over the perceived risks of a Neurocrine Biosciences rare disease drug
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson to miss multiple weeks with injury, per report
Henderson was injured during Sunday's win over the Raiders
Floods submerge cars, homes and hospitals in Libya’s Tripoli
Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, submerging cars, trapping people inside buildings.
Rogue agents are the price of a breakneck AI arms race
Another report of AI agents-gone-wild came out on Friday, and I can’t help but wonder, again, if the big AI labs are yielding to immense pressure to expand and improve model capabilities at the expense of responsible security and safety practices. The world’s leading AI labs are in a high-risk, high-reward business. Generative AI has the potential to transform personal and business computing, but developing and operating these systems requires insane amounts of expensive co
How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.