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25 July 2025 Vol 19
Steve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show

Steve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show

Though he officially left the U.S. government in May, Steve Davis — Elon Musk’s low-flying former top lieutenant at the…
X’s ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it’s still tough times ahead

X’s ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it’s still tough times ahead

Former NBCU ad exec Linda Yaccarino’s tenure at X may have been fairly short — just two years from start…
Dyson’s V15 Detect Is $200 Off for Prime Day (2025)

Dyson’s V15 Detect Is $200 Off for Prime Day (2025)

We’re big fans of Dyson around here, whether it’s for vacuums or for hair tools. We’ve tried every single one…
OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks

OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks

Hot on the heels of Perplexity’s Comet launch, OpenAI is planning to release an AI-powered web browser of its own…
A New Kind of AI Model Lets Data Owners Take Control

A New Kind of AI Model Lets Data Owners Take Control

A new kind of large language model, developed by researchers at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), makes it possible…
YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows

YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows

YouTube is preparing to update its policies to crack down on creators’ ability to generate revenue from “inauthentic” content, including…
Best Prime Day Beauty Deals 2025: Hair, Skin, and Dental Care

Best Prime Day Beauty Deals 2025: Hair, Skin, and Dental Care

Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8 to 11, and it’s a feeding frenzy for beauty steals, so I’m here…
Apple looks to bid on becoming US home for Formula 1

Apple looks to bid on becoming US home for Formula 1

Formula 1 could have a new U.S. streaming service home soon. Apple is in talks to purchase the rights as…
Edo Liberty explores the missing link in enterprise AI at Disrupt 2025

Edo Liberty explores the missing link in enterprise AI at Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI conversation goes deeper than just the latest models. On one of the AI Stages,…
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, stepped down from her role on Wednesday morning after two years. “When @elonmusk and I…