OpenAI plans to roll out a revamped version of ChatGPT in the coming weeks — one that will serve as a “super app” with coding tools and AI agents, according to the Financial Times. The company’s goal is reportedly to become more competitive with Anthropic, particularly among business customers, and to get closer to profitability … Read more
Iran said visas were denied to key members of its national soccer team ahead of the World Cup, which a U.S. official insisted was necessary so that Iran doesn’t try to “sneak terrorists into the United States.” In a post on X, the Iranian embassy in Turkey said that “visas were denied to a large … Read more
Three of France’s mobile operators have agreed a joint bid worth 20.4 billion euros ($23.5 billion) for rival SFR, owned by indebted French-Luxembourg telco group Altice. The deal, reached Saturday and subject to regulatory approval, is one of the biggest European telecoms deals in recent years, and represents a major shake-up in France’s telecommunications sector. … Read more
Throughout his life, my dad was incredibly focused on being successful and providing for our family, trying to ensure all of us had the best possible future. He was good at it, too. He built us a beautiful home by the beach, studied with me so I’d get straight A’s, and took our family on … Read more
Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez underwent surgery on his left ankle after getting injured during a match with his club team, Fenerbahce, last February. It kept him sidelined from both his Turkish squad and the Mexican national team. At times, his participation in this summer’s World Cup was in jeopardy. But thanks to his resilience, Álvarez … Read more
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Senior reporter (and resident battery expert) Tim De Chant traveled to General Motors’ sprawling Warren Technical Center outside Detroit to learn … Read more
Judge withdraws $1 million breach of contract lawsuit against Chuck Redd, citing Washington, D.C.’s anti-SLAPP protections The Trump administration’s lawsuit against a jazz musician who canceled his annual Christmas concert at the Kennedy Center amid changes at the performing arts center has been dismissed. In December, Chuck Redd, the bandleader of the Christmas Eve Jazz … Read more
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has crossed the $1 billion mark. It’s the first film of 2026 to hit that milestone. The animated adaptation of the hit video game was produced by Universal and Illumination in collaboration with Nintendo. “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” cost $110 million to make, which is relatively cheap for an … Read more
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cara Katz. It has been edited for length and clarity. A little over a year ago, AI became more prevalent in my mom communities than it had been in years prior. I had been familiar with and using AI for about six years at work, where … Read more
The 10th in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers. The play started innocently enough with Tab Ramos bouncing a one-hop pass to Paul Caligiuri, who played the ball off his chest 40 yards from goal. But everything changed when a Trinidadian player stepped lazily out … Read more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Silk butterfly sleeves flare out under string lights, the warm tempo of tagalog embraces the night air, and there’s a profound sense of belonging that comes with joining a party where joy is … Read more
Tehran’s Revolutionary Court has upheld a one-year prison sentence against Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi who in December had been sentenced in absentia on charges of engaging in propaganda activities against the Iranian state. Panahi’s lawyer Mostafa Nili announced the decision by the court to reject the director’s appeal during a press briefing in Tehran on … Read more
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ali Hynek. It has been edited for length and clarity. For a couple of years, my four kids have been asking for smartphones. Being aware of the negative impacts of smartphones, for kids and adults, my husband and I have told the kids they won’t be … Read more
More men have been elected president of the United States than have played for the U.S. in a World Cup game on home soil. It is among the rarest of achievements in a country that has achieved so much. Two dozen Americans have flown to the moon, 116 have sat on the Supreme Court, 25 … Read more
Education across the US varies significantly across regions and state lines, but one place dominates national rankings for the opportunities it offers students. Business Insider recently ranked the most and least educated US states based on the share of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher, using 2024 Census data. Massachusetts ranked … Read more