‘Aliens’ at 40: James Cameron’s sequel is a sci-fi icon, but did you know he quit the movie twice?
‘Aliens’ at 40: James Cameron’s sequel is a sci-fi icon, but did you know he quit the movie twice?

Forty years ago, Aliens burst into our hearts, but this classic sequel nearly fell by the wayside due to some serious studio-created problems that saw James Cameron quit twice.

Korea’s AI chip market is now the opening bell for global stocks
Korea’s AI chip market is now the opening bell for global stocks

Fund managers in London, New York, and Tokyo have added a new step to their morning routine: checking South Korean stocks. Korea’s $4 trillion equity market is now offering an early read on global AI risk appetite, as swings in SK Hynix and Samsung rip…

The FBI reportedly won’t investigate ICE anymore
The FBI reportedly won’t investigate ICE anymore

According to the The New York Times, federal agents have been told that the FBI will no longer be investigating confrontations involving ICE agents. The DHS and DOJ denied the change in policy to The Times. The reported change in guidance follows renewed scrutiny of violence by ICE agents who have killed two people in […]

Victoria proposes forcing social media platforms to unmask anonymous accounts accused of vilification
Victoria proposes forcing social media platforms to unmask anonymous accounts accused of vilification

Victoria’s premier Jacinta Allan announced on Sunday that the state would propose laws granting the Victorian civil and administrative tribunal power to order social media and AI platforms to reveal the identities of anonymous account holders accused o…

How to watch World Cup Final 2026: Free Streams, Team News, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for Spain vs Argentina
How to watch World Cup Final 2026: Free Streams, Team News, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for Spain vs Argentina

Here’s how to watch World Cup final 2026 for free from anywhere, including the Spain vs Argentina broadcast details, team news, TV channels and kick-off time.

TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.

The quiet comeback of boring computing: why ports, keyboards, and repairability matter again
The quiet comeback of boring computing: why ports, keyboards, and repairability matter again

After years of sealed laptops, replaceable parts are finally making a comeback in 2026.

Today’s NYT Strands Hint, Spangram And Answers For Monday, July 20 (Small Talk)

Looking for some help with today’s NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid and keep your streak intact.

AI advice made people three times less accurate but twice as confident, researchers found
AI advice made people three times less accurate but twice as confident, researchers found

Researchers from three French and Italian universities found that access to AI advice collapsed people’s willingness to say “I don’t know” from 44% to 3%. Accuracy dropped from 27% to 9%. Confidence, meanwhile, rose from 30% to 76%. “People became much…

Can AI Dependence Develop Into AI Addiction?

A new concern is emerging as AI tools become integrated into daily life: the potential for AI dependence becoming AI addiction.