Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors
NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.
Roundtables: A Conversation With the Creator of AI-Designed Viruses
Friday, October 16, 2026 Can AI design new life forms? In 2025, Stanford University PhD student Samuel King came up with a preliminary answer when he used a generative AI model to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses. It isn’t yet an example of AI-generated life, but that could be next. Join senior AI reporter…
Musk’s Boring Co. violated environmental regulations nearly 800 times, Nevada alleges
The Boring Co. violated state environmental regulations nearly 800 times, many of which occurred after signing an agreement saying it would comply.
You can now connect your Spotify account to ChatGPT. Here’s how to do it
You can now connect your Spotify account in ChatGPT and it will perform tasks for you, such as creating personalized playlists.
This Is the New Expansion Strategy You Might Not Know About — and It Can Make You Serious Money
Your next competitive edge won’t come from a faster product launch or bigger funding round. It will come from your passport.
Why AI is Not Replacing Human Video Editors (And Why Businesses Should Still Harness It)
AI video editors can now fully automate the post-production process, saving businesses time and enhancing overall efficiency. To produce high-quality content, though, human editors remain critical.
You Have a Better Chance of Winning the Powerball Than Many of McDonald’s Monopoly Top Prizes
The odds for McDonald’s longtime game are longer than ever.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to advise Microsoft and Anthropic
Former Conservative PM Rishi Sunak served from 2022 to 2024. Britain’s Acoba flagged concerns of granting “unfair access” to Anthropic and Microsoft.
6 Ways to Make Money Online in 2025
Online selling is no longer about chasing fads but rather choosing the right business model and executing it well. Here’s what’s actually working for entrepreneurs today.
Investors are betting $21 billion that the energy transition isn’t going away
Political shifts might have set back the energy transition, but large investors are betting that renewables are at the future of energy.
UK slaps Google Search with special market status, making way for stricter regulations
The CMA has designated Google as having “strategic market status” in the search and search advertising markets, which means the company has such “a substantial and entrenched” position that it requires special regulations to ensure fair competition.