A civil litigation case against eBay, filed by the founders of a Massachusetts-based news site that covers ecommerce, has just been settled. The gist of it: The company and former execs have to own up to—and pay up for—perhaps the most disturbing harassment campaign ever led by a giant tech company against its critics. Back…
Key Takeaways SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports the CLARITY Act and is providing technical assistance to Congress. The legislation could establish a new framework for crypto market oversight in the United States. The SEC is preparing to address digital asset market rules as lawmakers consider the bill’s future. SEC Chair Pushes Congress Toward New Crypto…
Runlayer, a startup that offers a secure Model Context Protocol gateway — a standard for letting AI models and agents securely pull in outside data and tools — has filed a lawsuit against HR software startup Rippling, according to the complaint seen by TechCrunch. The lawsuit is a cautionary tale for anyone selling AI infrastructure…
Elon Musk has set an early August target for Grok 4.6 and disclosed plans for a larger Grok 4.7 model as SpaceXAI steps up its competition with OpenAI, Anthropic, and China’s Moonshot AI. Summary Grok 4.6 is scheduled for around Aug. 7, according to Musk. The upcoming model will have 1.5 trillion parameters and improved…
Google Docs can catch misspellings and common grammar problems without requiring another app or subscription. Its built-in checker is convenient for anyone already drafting reports, proposals, or other documents in Google Workspace. Convenience does not always equal comprehensive editing, however. Dedicated writing assistants such as Grammarly, Sapling, Ginger, Scribens, and LanguageTool may provide broader feedback…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin tumbled 2% on Tuesday, reaching an intraday low of $62,684 before rebounding near $63,660. The sharp price decline wiped out $134 million in Bitcoin longs and $515 million across crypto. Fed policy cues from Kevin Warsh and PCE data could push bitcoin toward $70,000 or down to $58,000. Bitcoin Pulls Back Ahead…
Circle Internet Group announced on July 27, 2026, that it has acquired more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued blockchain patents worldwide from IBM in a single transaction, making Circle the largest blockchain patent holder in the United States. The portfolio directly underpins Circle’s core products: USDC, the Circle Payments Network (CPN), and…
A new humanoid robot debuted this week with a sensor-laden layer of “smart skin” designed to feel exactly where and how hard it’s being touched…for industrial safety, of course. The robot, called Gene.01, comes from Generative Bionics and debuted at AMD’s Advancing AI conference in San Francisco. CNET senior video producer Jesse Orrall got hands-on…
Kalshi and Polymarket can keep serving Minnesota users after a judge found federal law likely preempts the state’s prediction market ban. A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota from enforcing a first-of-its-kind law that would have prohibited prediction markets in the state. The latest decision hands a temporary legal victory to Kalshi, Polymarket, and…
Rideshare micromobility vehicles are a common sight in major cities around the world, whether that’s a bicycle program or electric scooters. Now, a company called Veo is introducing electric tricycles into the mix. Announced Tuesday at an event in Denver, the company showed off the Rover, a three-wheeled, sit-down electric vehicle designed for anyone to…
