Netflix Introduces New Ad-Free Gaming App for KidsNetflix is rolling out a new gaming app called Netflix Playground, a place for children to play games inspired by the streamer's kid-friendly programming lineup, including popular titles like Sesame Street and Peppa Pig. Netflix Playground is now available for download in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, the Philippines and New Zealand. It'll...

Chamath Palihapitiya raises $135M Series A for his AI coding startup, takes CEO role In Brief Posted: 1:55 PM PDT · June 29, 2026 Image Credits:Brian Ach / Getty Images for TechCrunch Chamath Palihapitiya, best known for his venture capital firm Social Capital and the All-In podcast, announced Monday that the AI coding startup he founded...

WWDC 2026 live blog: On the ground at Apple’s keynoteIt’s conference season! Today, we’re back at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, for Apple’s annual developer keynote. Unlike other conferences, there’s a distinct rhythm to WWDC. We know we’re going to get a peek at everything coming to iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27 — basically all the “Class of ’27” operating systems. As for what...

How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel tore through Lebanon'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon8 hours agoNawal Al-Maghafi Senior international investigations correspondent, LebanonIn the southern suburbs of Beirut, the neighbourhood of Hay el Sellom is barely recognisable.What was once a densely populated, lively community is now a...

Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad Of the 11 U.S. states that executed prisoners in 2025, Florida led the way with 19 executions. Curt Anderson/AP...