George Lucas is popping out of his semi-retirement for a role in a blockbuster franchise. No, he’s not returning to his roots with Star Wars. Instead, he’s diving into Illumination’s Despicable Me and Minions universe. SEE ALSO: 2026 Summer movie preview: Every film you need to know about now On…
Most people ignore this on their TV
If you were to ask the average person what matters most on a new TV, two of the first things they’d jump to (after choosing the right size) would probably be resolution and HDR support. 4K is such an ingrained buzzword that it’s hard to imagine anyone settling for less.…
Amazon dropped Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI film, months after partnering with OpenAI
Amazon MGM Studios will no longer release Luca Guadagnino’s buzzy Sam Altman biopic Artificial, Variety reported Friday. SEE ALSO: ‘Toy Story 5’ opening weekend box office to set franchise record The film, which stars Andrew Garfield as the OpenAI CEO and Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk, focuses on Altman’s firing…
Belgium vs. Iran 2026 livestream: How to watch World Cup for free
TL;DR: Live stream Belgium vs. Iran in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues this weekend with more vital group-stage games,…
There’s only one streamer that can beat Amazon and Roku long-term
For a little peek behind the scenes on my end, something I’ve been encountering for a while now are people who doubt the rumors around an upcoming Apple TV 4K refresh. The fact that one is due isn’t in question — but rumors have been circulating for at least a…
Score 100TB of encrypted cloud storage for life during Deal Days
TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to 100TB of Internxt encrypted cloud storage for $974.97 (reg. $9,900) through June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. $974.97 $9,900 Save $8,925.03 Cloud storage is one of those expenses that tends to grow alongside your files. The more photos, videos, projects, and backups you…
How to Watch the Knicks Parade on NYC Traffic Surveillance Cameras
For the first time in 53 years, New York Knicks fans will be celebrating the team’s NBA championship win, and this time, they’re getting a parade through lower Manhattan. Many New Yorkers will be showing up to party in person on Thursday morning, but not everyone will be able to…
Buying a Used iPhone Makes More Sense Than Ever
There were already plenty of good reasons to consider buying a used iPhone instead of constantly upgrading. It’s both more environmentally friendly and more cost-effective, an increasing rarity these days. But a few recent developments have converged that suddenly make buying used even more appealing. Starting this fall, older iPhones…
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of French video game company Ubisoft, died Friday at the age of 69. According to French media (via Bloomberg), Guillemot died in a plane crash in the French resort town of La Baule. He was one of two people aboard the plane, both of whom died. Guillemot…
When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?
Anthropic recently took its two newest AI models offline due to an export control order from the Trump administration, prompting broad debates about AI policy and digital sovereignty. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Sean O’Kane, Rebecca Bellan, and I discussed what actually prompted the administration’s moves against…