Thinking Machines debuts Inkling Small open source AI model nearing performance of predecessor at about 1/4 size
Just two weeks after Thinking Machines released Inkling, its first open source AI language model, the well-funded startup led by former OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati today introduced Inkling-Small without sacrificing much of any performance — and in fact,…
Apple says App Store regulatory changes are beginning to affect Services growth
During today’s earnings call, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said the company is beginning to feel the impact of regulatory changes to the App Store business model in the US and abroad. Here are the details.
SpaceX gets an absolutely crazy price target after rough IPO
Joey has been a journalist covering electric mobility at TESLARATI since August 2019. In his spare time, Joey is playing golf, watching MMA, or cheering on any of his favorite sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, Miami Heat,…
Apple Plans Paid iCloud+ Upgrades for Heavy AI Users
Apple is planning to let users pay to increase their AI limits, with upgrade possibilities available through iCloud+.
During today’s earnings call for the third fiscal quarter of 2026, Apple CEO Tim Cook said it’s early, but the company expects to…
Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users
Apple may allow users to pay to increase their AI usage limits. During an earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he believes people will want to use Apple Intelligence and the upcoming Siri AI “a lot,”…
Disturbing detail spotted in Pentagon photo as soldier sends message to 'create a WAR'
A seemingly routine Department of War photograph ignited alarm after viewers noticed an unsettling message hidden on a service member’s laptop.
Entertainment
North West and Molly Santana’s “Kimokawaii Tour” Appears to Be Canceled
The August 5th kick off date in Dallas has been marked as canceled with nearly every other date having some indication of to being nixed.
North West and Molly Santana’s “Kimokawaii Tour” Appears to Be Canceled
Travis Bland
Below Deck's Alli Dore Shows Results of Controversial Rib Contouring Procedure
Below Deck: Sailing Yacht alum Alli Dore revealed the results of her recent rib contouring procedure. “Just under halfway at 5.5 weeks out of 12 and already convinced this is the best thing I’ve done,” Alli, 38, wrote via Instagram…
Why Was ‘Wonder Man’ Cancelled at Disney+? Marvel Cancellation Explained
Despite a season 2 renewal, ‘Wonder Man’ was suddenly gutted by Marvel.
Michael B. Jordan’s ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ Trailer
Fresh off of winning his first-ever Oscar Award for his marvelous work in Ryan Coogler’s new classic, Sinners, Michael B. Jordan returns to star in the latest remake of The Thomas Crown Affair. On Wednesday (July 29), Amazon MGM Studios…
AI
Tim Cook hints at iCloud Plus tier for AI power users
Apple may allow users to pay to increase their AI usage limits. During an earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he believes people will want to use Apple Intelligence and the upcoming Siri AI “a lot,”…
Trump FCC faces blowback in attempt to police speech on broadcast TV
“Chilling message to all broadcasters: carry speech we don’t like at your peril.”
If a quantum computer outperforms normal ones, can you tell if it’s right?var abtest_2165442 = new ABTest(2165442, 'impression');
Three approaches to the issue of quantum results that can’t be verified classically.
Meta says AI is making it easier to build new apps — and more are coming
Sarah has worked as a reporter for TechCrunch since August 2011. She joined the company after having previously spent over three years at ReadWriteWeb. Prior to her work as a reporter, Sarah worked in I.T. across a number of industries,…
Microsoft is openly competing with OpenAI, Anthropic more than ever
Julie Bort is the Startups/Venture Desk editor for TechCrunch. You can contact or verify outreach from Julie by emailing [email protected] or via @Julie188 on X.
Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year
Microsoft is working on an AI “super app” that combines Copilot’s chat, coding, and agentic capabilities. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the app will span “both consumer and commercial experiences” when it launches this…
Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission
HAWK withstood years of testing that had yet to uncover a fatal weakness found through Mythos.
Hint, a new AI startup co-founded by Martha Stewart, offers an AI assistant for homeowners
Sarah has worked as a reporter for TechCrunch since August 2011. She joined the company after having previously spent over three years at ReadWriteWeb. Prior to her work as a reporter, Sarah worked in I.T. across a number of industries,…
Life
Three Kids Get the Only Bedroom in This 525-Square-Foot Apartment
Instead of squeezing four people into one bedroom, Alexa Priego reimagined her 525-square-foot Manhattan rental so her kids have a room of their own, she has a luxurious area in the living room, and every inch works harder.
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This 70-Inch NYC Living Room Somehow Fits Everything It Needs
This living room redo is chock-full of tips for filling up a small space without it feeling overwhelming.
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Shoppers Say IKEA's $99 Outdoor Table "Transforms" Porches and Patios Instantly
People can’t stop leaving five-star reviews.
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Daniela Araya Is a "Color Therapist" — Her Joyful Interiors Are Going Viral
It’s a scientific approach that’ll change how you think about paint, upholstery, and more.
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Inside Kelly Clarkson’s HR Meetings That ‘Everyone Hated’ Before Her NBC Talk Show Exit
When Kelly Clarkson walked away from her hit daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, she framed it as a choice for her family, but new details suggest her NBC exit was far more complicated. A clip of Clarkson at…
After 23 Years of Missed Connections, the Third Time Was the Charm
Sara Tretter and JP Przewoznik fell in love at camp over two decades ago. Years of emails, Facebook texts and letters tied them together.
Always Wanted Blue Eyes? All You Need Is $12,000, 25 Minutes, and a Stomach for Experimental Surgery
Always Wanted Blue Eyes? All You Need Is $12,000, 25 Minutes, and a Stomach for Experimental Surgery
Rare Beauty Must-Haves We Actually Love
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty is constantly touted as one of the best celebrity beauty brands. But which products standout? Team Cosmo narrowed it down to 7 formulas.
Children can't name what they need, so they show you through their behavior.
Children can’t say, “I’m longing for connection right now.” What they can do is follow you from room to room, melt down at bedtime, or refuse to share. Here’s what it means.
Drinking wine to stay afloat may be exactly what's pulling moms under.
Wine moms have mastered the art of escaping their reality—and their rage. They’ve become so good at merely surviving that they forgot to demand better from a broken system.
When the training meant to fix distorted thinking teaches it instead.
When the training meant to fix distorted thinking teaches it instead.
Travel
Guess These Countries By Emojis Only!
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New York Is All Set With Black Arts and Cultural Festival as It Will Showcase…
Black Arts and Cultural Festival 2026 in Albany will showcase gospel, arts, music, food and heritage through a spectacular two-day celebration.
10 Best Airbnbs in Copenhagen, From a Rooftop Penthouse to a Garden Apartment
Whether you want to step out your front door onto Nyhavn’s iconic waterfront or wake up minutes away from the city’s best cardamom buns, these editor-approved stays offer the perfect base.
Sikorsky Details Armed Black Hawk and U-Hawk Plans, Including Optional Piloting and Export Interest
Sikorsky details plans to bring optional piloting into production, expand the Black Hawk’s payload and range, and offer armed configurations to both existing and new-build aircraft. During the recent Farnborough International Airshow 2026, The Aviationist had the opportunity to discuss…
Japan Begins Captive-Carry Flight Tests Of Air-Launched Type 25 Anti-Ship Missile
Photographs from Gifu Air Base show F-2B prototype 63-8101 carrying the new Air-Launched Type 25 anti-ship missile during the programme’s first publicly observed captive-carry flight tests. Japan has taken another step towards fielding its series of next-generation indigenous stand-off weapons,…
Washington, D.C. Becomes an Attractive Tourist Destination as World Children’s Festival 2026 Includes STEAMS Education…
World Children’s Festival 2026 turns Washington, D.C. into a global family travel hub with creativity, culture, education and innovation.
Photography
Grand Tetons | Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming [1800×922][OC]
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NYMA Water Tower / Eek en Dekkers
The adaptive reuse of the NYMA Water Tower demonstrates how industrial heritage can be transformed into a vibrant destination while preserving its unique historical identity. Once an essential part of the former NYMA artificial silk factory, the tower has been…
Lakagígar (Islandia)[OC]2305×903
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A Look Back In Time – July
I thought it’s time for another edition of looking through my photographic archives (in a similar vein to previous blogs I wrote in October last year and February this year). …
The post A Look Back In Time – July…
What Is Metamodern Architecture? Between Postmodern Irony and a New Sincerity
In a slim volume with a yellow-edged cover, recently published by the Porto-based imprint Circo de Ideias, the architect Paulo Martins Barata (a founding partner of Promontório) makes a deceptively bold claim that the architecture produced in Europe since the…
Nikon Loses Chinese Lens Mount Patent After Viltrox Challenge
Alysa Gavilan has spent years exploring photography through photojournalism and street scenes. She enjoys working with both film and mirrorless cameras, and her fascination with the craft has grown over the decades. Inspired by Vivian Maier, she is drawn to…
AI Art
The Floating Bazaar
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battle with demons
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"An Image That Makes You Sweat Just Looking At It"
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The Greenhouse Where Moons Are Grafted
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When the boss says, “We’re in this together.”
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Clash of the Continents
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