Mississippi’s age assurance law puts decentralized social networks to the test An overly broad age assurance law in Mississippi is leading to arguments about which platforms — Bluesky, Mastodon, or others — offer the best solution for avoiding crackdowns on internet freedoms. The company that makes the Bluesky social app announced last week that it would block access to its service in the...

Fundraising can be a challenging process for entrepreneurs, and having a disorganized cap table can make it even more difficult. A cap table, which outlines the ownership stakes in a company, is crucial for managing investments and maintaining clarity as you seek funding. At the upcoming TechCrunch All Stage event on July 15, attendees will have the opportunity to learn valuable strategies for...

Tesla’s robotaxis are operating in a regulatory vacuumThis week, Tesla launched its long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, and almost immediately its vehicles were caught fucking up.In a YouTube video, a Tesla robotaxi briefly drives on the wrong side of the road. Another video shared by Ed Niedermeyer, the author of a book about Tesla’s origins, shows a robotaxi braking hard in the middle...

Polish tennis star meets fan after US Open hat snatching viral videoEPAPolish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak shared Instagram stories on Saturday showing him meeting two young boysPolish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak has met a young fan after a video appearing to show a man snatching his hat from a boy in the crowd at the US Open went viral.Majchrzak shared two clips on his official Instagram...

The 3 Best Espresso Machines You Can Buy in 2025 Get the best espresso machine you can get for your home and make high-quality brew for your mornings at home. Our Experts Written by  Brian Bennett Article updated on August 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM PDT Brian Bennett Former Senior writer Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for...