California Finally Eases Smog Rules For Classic Cars Thanks To 'Leno's Law'
The new law will gradually exempt qualifying 1976–1985 collector cars from California’s regular smog-check requirements beginning in 2028.
Waymo restarts San Antonio service 5 months after flooding troubles
Waymo has restarted its robotaxi service in San Antonio, Texas, five months after one of its vehicles was swept away during a flash flood. Multiple Waymo robotaxis got stuck during the heavy flooding in April. The vehicles slowed but did not stop as they approached waterlogged streets. Waymo ultimately issued a recall in May, and … Read more
Base Labs launches an open-weight AI safety partnership with Hugging Face and Goodfire
Baseten launched a new safety infrastructure standard alongside its Base Labs research arm on Wednesday, partnering with Hugging Face and Goodfire AI to build safety evaluation and monitoring infrastructure for open-weight models. The announcement lands amid debate for the safety of open-weight models — which can be made dangerous by removing their safeguards through a … Read more
Chevy's New V8 Engines Ditch The Dipstick And Go Digital
GM’s new user interface has a digital oil level gauge instead of a traditional dipstick.
Even the King of England has his hesitations about AI
King Charles hosted a private summit Thursday with some of the most prominent names in AI and the UK government, including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, leaders from OpenAI and Anthropic, the UK’s new AI minister Kanishka Narayan, and even the head of the UK’s foreign intelligence service. (Paolo Benanti, who advises the pope on AI, was … Read more
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events schedule: NMI, Backblaze, PeakXV Partners, Augment, and more to host
TechCrunch Disrupt is where the tech community comes together to build, debate, and connect. And while the main event takes over Moscone West from October 13-15, the conversation doesn’t stop when the Expo Hall closes. The TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event program brings founders, investors, operators, researchers, and tech enthusiasts together across San Francisco for … Read more
GM Gives Us All The Details On Its New V8s: More Power, Better Towing
The new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V8s make more power than the engines they replace, but the smaller V8 has one advantage.
Roku’s new Labs hub brings experimental apps to the big screen
Roku is turning your TV into its own testing grounds. On Thursday, the connected TV device maker unveiled the latest update to Roku OS, which introduces a new experience called Roku Labs that allows U.S. customers to access experimental apps made by the company. Image Credits:Roku These still-in-development apps will be accessible through a new … Read more
Last call: Disrupt volunteer application closes soon
If you’ve been on the fence about volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, this is your sign to stop deliberating and start applying. Spots are filling up fast. And honestly? This is one of those rare opportunities you don’t want to miss. Here’s what you’re walking away from if you don’t apply With three days inside … Read more
Volvo Promises New 'Low' Cars For The US, Which Should Mean Sedans And Wagons
Volvo’s 13-car product offensive will include seven new models for Western markets, with the automaker hinting at new sedans, wagons, and larger vehicles for the US.